The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-28
Moving the Lnwsl

Moving the Lawn
 There may be times in late sum- mer and early fall, particularly in long hot, dry spells. when too close clipping of the lawn is inadvisable; but generally speaking, the lawn that is kept fairly close cropped, re- suits in more satisfactory greens ward
 Newly established lawns should never be allowed to mature seed, either of the grass or stray weeds. Frequent clipping with the lawn mower, if not made too close, tends to stimulate the stooling, and spread ing of the grass, and these cuttings destroy many weeds, by keeping them from going to seed. Many weeds on the lawn are perennial and make re- peated growth from their roots, but nearly all perennial plants will die out in two or more years if persist ently cut and not allowed to perfect natural growth and reproduce seed.
 The most important time to keep the lawn closely cut is early spring, because many objectionable weeds seed very early.
 Selecting Shade Vines Shade vines are of two kinds. perm anent and annual. and it is import ant to consider this in selection. Most permanent shade vines, especially the evergreen ones, are of slow growth and prompt results are not to be ex- pected. Most of the deciduous vines, those that shed their foliage in win ter, that are permanent In character, are slow growing There are some notable exceptions, such for example, as the Kudzu. With annual plants, x- Ita
 Many annual climbing vines have profusion of leaves, grow rapidly and luxuriantly. and afford a simple, inexpensive, yet satisfactory means of securing an immediate screen. An nual vines are practically immune to disease and insects, and if they don't prove pleasing. they are easily got ten rid of.
 Some of the most desirable and quick growing annual vines are moon flower. Mexican climber, morn ing glory, jack bean, cypress vines balsom apple, balsom pear, dish cloth gourd and velvet bean.
 Watering Plants
 One of the chief factors for suc- cess with potted plants is their proper watering It is the common practice, particularly in warm weather, to pour water on pants every uaY, ~ gardless of whether they need 1t or not.
 In consequence of which, some plants become water logged, soil be- comes sour, foliage turns yellow, a 1 general weakness of plant results and thus lays 1t open to the attack of many injurious diseases and in- | sects.
 One should remember that the top soil becomes dry first; but before de- termining that the plant needs water, YOU should stir the top soil and see just how far down the soil has dried ] and if water Is indicated, set the noti ed plants in tub of water, just deep enough not to wholly immerse the plant and allow to remain until the moisture, through capillary at- traction, has reached the top layer of soil and then remove.
 Don't water again until you are convinced the plants need 1t. Gen erally small pots dry out mucr quicker than large ones and must | be watered oftener.
 Questions and Answers l O. CD Can pot grown rose plants be set out as late as May l? 1 (2) My tomatoes generally begin 10 decay by maturity. What IS the trouble? Mrs. R. E. L., Cullman. 1 A. G) It's all right to set out pot grown roses in May.
 (2) Spray your tomatoes with Bor- deaux mixture about every 10 days To