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Show Page 6 The OGDEN VALLEY NEWS Volume I, Issue XI August 1999 Shady Business By Sandra Jenkins During the heat of August, I look around to see where we need some shade in our yard. I think about it now because September is a good time for planting trees, and there are often Labor Day sales at local nurseries to help reduce stock. I watch where the shadows fall at this time of year to see just the right spot to get shade where I really want it. I’ll even put a shovel where I’m thinking of planting a tree, then look at it from all directions:from the windows of the house, sitting in the yard, walking down the street, and pulling in the driveway. This helps me to get an all-around perspective of the placement. I notice overhead wires, wind direction, moisture content in the soil– is it a soggy spot? If so, I need to select a tree that can tolerate a high water table. What will be under the tree? This question helps me to decide how wide and tall a tree I want, and how dense the shade. Next I think of the tree in fall. Do I want big leaves to rake in a pile for the kids to play in, or do I want tiny leaves that blow away in the wind? Do I want it to blossom in the spring? Is it O.K. if it has thorns on it? When visiting a nursery to select a tree, pay attention to the hardiness zone. Choose a tree listed as Zone 4, 3, or 2. Trees should be sufficiently hardy for our winters. The lower the number, the more cold tolerant the tree. This is a very important factor in tree selection. Some of my neighbors only plant trees listed as Zone 3 or 2, just to be safe, but that does limit the trees you can choose from. If you know what you want and get to the nursery and they don’t have it, by having a list of qualities you want written down, you can ask the nurseryman what trees they do have in stock that fit these descriptions. With a little planning and some fall planting, hopefully next summer there’ll be a patch of shade big enough for relaxing and sipping lemonade. Dried Flowers MWreaths M Baskets Special Orders Gardens of Eden 2111 N. 5500 East Come by and see our dried flowers. Grown and dried right here in Eden. Open daily, except Sundays. Call Sandra at 745-1932 Right by Eden Park. Preserved sage and statice $3.50 a bunch. Yarrow, larkspur, golden rod, celosia, feverfew, lavender and more. Stick Wreaths (Birch or Curly Willow) Corn Top Wreaths (in season) Special Orders W elcome. Welcome. After figuring all this out, I then look for a tree that fits the spot. Here are a few trees with different shapes and sizes: Mountain Alder 40 ft. high x 25 ft. wide. Alders prefer wet areas. Leaf color is green and growth is moderate. Mountain Ash 30 ft. high x 20 ft. wide. White flower clusters in spring and red fruit in fall. Slow growth and small, fine leaves. A beautiful tree. Green Ash, Marshall Seedless - 45 ft. high x 30 ft. wide. Tolerant of drought and alkaline soil. Growth is moderate Greenspire Linden - 40 ft. high x 30 ft. wide. Pyramidal shape. Pollution tolerant and pH adaptable. Honey Locust - 40 to 50 ft. high x 30 -35 ft. wide, depends on the cultivar. Has tiny leaves that do not need raking in the fall. Many different varieties available. Sunburst has bright yellow new foliage that contrasts to the dark green older growth. This tree offers light shade because of the tiny leaves. Big Tooth Maple 25 ft. high x 15 ft. wide. Found in Utah canyons. Slowgrowing. Formerly Toyn’s Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Closed Sunday & Monday 10 - 50 % off Selected Trees, Shrubs & Flowering Perennials Farmer’s Market: Corn, Squash, Fresh Super Mild Garlic 11 Amur Maple 20 ft. high x 15 ft. wide. This tree grows as a clump. Very adaptable to different conditions. Put Your Orders in for Tomatoes & Peaches Maple Come See Us at Harvest Moon Balloon Fest TM There is such a wide variety of maples and they are so beautiful from spring to fall. Fall color ranges from yellow to orange to red. Heights range from 40 to 50 ft. high to 25 to 40 ft. wide. Burr Oak 60 ft. high x 40 ft. wide. Best landscape oak for Utah because it prefers alkaline soil. 8588 East 100 South Huntsville UT 84317 745-3130 |