Show t e eta ta ax e e es eyb s yb First in a series ri of clean up paint up plant up lug sug of th the Uintah Coun Coun- County Coun- Coun County ty Centennial Beautification committee designed to 10 ana ana- common questions regard regard- regardIng regarding ing the farmers and home homeowners homeowners owners Centennial beautIfIcation beautification tion projects TREE PLANTING Should be done in dormant season That means before the first week In April usually If planted later the tree must be trimmed back bac k to cut down transpiration rate and give the roots a chance to grow Plant in ina ina a hole deep and wide enough so that the roots are not cramped When dirt is filled in permit roots to retain their normal growing dirt f In solid sod positions and leave Tamp a small the li trough around the tree for watering Keep the dirt around the tree moist PAINT Dealers report that when the painting fever strikes the nation during during the the spring weather paint will become scarce immediately Linseed oil is scarce already If you have painting problems get your paint now SHRUBS If you are planning to plant shrubs this spring your order should be placed now If you wait wall until you are ready to plant before re ordering the nurseries will be out of oC stock or your se se- se selection lection will be limited PRUNING Should be done in dormant season ie before trees leaf Take dead wood out of shrubs Take dead and diseased wood out of fruit trees also all wood which hasn't made good growth the previous season Prune shade trees high enough that they dont don't interfere with passersby and so that the tree retains a pleasing leasing shape Un pruned trees give property that run down look |