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Show Lakeside Review North, Wednesday, May 4, 1983 3D New to Utah Take Nurseryman Advice on Planting By CHERYL ARCHIBALD Review Correspondent BOUNTIFUL For those homeowners in Davis County who may have just moved here from a different climate, and for those who are natives of Utah but have never had yards of their own to take care of, Albert Smith of J & L Gardens has advice covering everything from fruit trees to lawn care. Assuming that the newly settled home has a few fruit trees, some shrubs, and a lawn, Smith said that the first thing to do is to prune the fruit trees. There are several ways to prune different varieties, but the time to begin is in February through April. Smith said that apple trees should be lightly trimmed, getting rid of only the, dead, branches. Peach trees must be heavily cut. He recommends cutting half of the new wood off wood which is a reddish-green in color. Then, cut half of the remaining wood back. Cherry, pear, and almond trees should be pruned at the top to control the height, he said, while plum and apricot trees are cut to control height and remove two and three year at wood. Before buds appear, all fruit trees must be sprayed with a dormant spray. That is, a combination of oil and sulphur and a lime base. Dormant spray will kill any insect eggs that could lead to infestation. When buds are in the pink stage, trees again should be this time with a fruit sprayed and berry spray.1 Smith emphasized the necessity of using fruit and berry insecticide and said that others ruin the fruit for eating. Trees should not be sprayed again until after all blossoms have fallen off. To do so would kill bees and other pollinating " insects. Directions on the label should be followed for frequency of , CRITTENDENS Presents ... spraying, said Smith. Apple trees are sprayed the most often and cherries the least. Fertilizer should be applied about six weeks before blossomtime, and once or twice later on. Fruit trees should be watered as far as the at the drip-linbranches extend. According to Smith, Mature trees need lots of water to ripen. Flood two or three weeks before harvest, To add color to a drab house that may have not been lived in last year before it was sold, Smith has plenty of ideas. As soon as the frost is over, we say from May 1 to May 15, plant annuals which will be colorful this year. Petunias, pansies, and marigolds are examples of annuals. Daisies, iris, and creeping myrtle are good perennials which can be planted now and will give color again next year without being replanted, explained Smith. Lawn care may be different here than in other lower altitude states with warmer climates where vine-lik- e Centipede grass or Saint Augustine grass is used. According to Smith, Kentucky blue grass is most widely used in Davis County. He said that it must be fed continually. 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In October-Novemb- Q er high phosphorus fertilizer should be used. It can be mixed with a fungicide to kill snow mold, and can be bought premixed or mixed at home. Watering should be deep, and then the grass can be left to go dry until it turns bluish-greeg Said Smith, causes roots to get shallow. He said never to water in the evening or at night, only in the cool of the morning. Humidity can cause disease, so grass should be dry by night, said Smith. niL-PRU- Si'S fUUERGLO F interior lata LATEX Satin Enamel n. Over-waterin- olwipTc Hose Choose For Size, CLOSE-OU- T! LT UY nKALTORA wooo I Oiyypicn ffij333L OVE3COKT swhni There are hose is strong so it wont burst KAYSVILLE several things to take into con- under pressure. Rubber is best sideration when purchasing a but is very high priced, he new garden hose. Among them added. Nylon reinforced vinyl is sufficient for home use for are durability and price. 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