Evening star., 1944-10-01

There are great many shrut
owner should examine each to note
which will best serve his needs.
Some kinds make a tall, wide hedge;
others are best for medium height;
while others are effective as a low
hedge. Some require several feet
of width while others may be kept
trimmed to two feet. Some plants
will thrive in shade, but most of
them do best with at least partial
sun. With ample space available
sweeping shrub border may pro-
vide both flowers and seclusion.
The we'll known California privet
is probably the most widely planted
hedge plant in this area. However,
1t requires considerable pruning If
it is to be kept within bounds. 1t
is not too healthy in shady situa-
tions. The Canadian hemlock is
the best evergreen for a hedge in a
shady situation. The American
arborvitae is an excellent evergreen
hedgeplant for full sun. Unusual
hedges are those of the American
holly. upright yew (Taxus cuspidata
capitatta), Russian olive, crabapple,
hawthorne, buckthorne, etc.
For shade the following may be
used in this area: 'Hemlock (above
6 feet), boxwood, viburnums, abelia,
etc For tall hedges that may be
kept trimmed to a rather narrow
space the American arbor-vitae and
the hemlock are very good. Some
of the Towering shrubs may also be
kept narrow, although most of them
will not last for more than 10 or Is
years under severe pruning.
AS mentioned above, the California
privet is widely used as hedge
plant. although the Ibolium privet is
much better. 1t is rather uncom-
mon. Ibota privet is also highly
recommended but its leaves are not
as glossy as those of the Ibolium.
The choice between an evergreen
hedge and one that sheds its leaves
should be Influenced somewhat by
the needs of the yard If roses
and evergreens are grown in the
yard it will need more protection
from wind than if only perennials
are grown or where it is only a
matter of privacy. Evergreen hedges
are important to protect roses and
evergreens from strong winds.
Since a hedge is planted for a
long period of service it should be
set out in a well-prepared trench.
The soil should contain enough
humus to insure ample moisture
for the growing plants. This is
most important for an evergreen
hedge. Hemlocks in particular need
ample moisture. The addition OF
rotted cow manure is desirable and
bonemeal, though the latter is not
recommended for acid-soil- loving
plants. The use of fertilizer is
recommended for hedges as it Is
desirable to keep them growing Wig
orously.
Hedges should be pruned from
the start IN order that they may be
kept compact and thick. Prunins
the top out at the beginning forces
low branching. AS soon as the
branches are well started, consider.
able effort should be directed tt
seeing that the top is q bit mar.
rover than the base, otherwise, the
lower leaves and branches will tenc
to die out. Some hedges require
pruning once a month, others neec
pruning only in the spring and fal
March and September). Prunins
should not be neglected. An un.
pruned hedge detracts from the ap.
pearance of the yard and u allowed
to go uncared for too long will be.
come barelegged and require sever,
treatment to bring back.
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Turnips, beets and winter radishe!
should be kept we'll fertilized 81
that the roots will make rapie
growth, be tender and of good flavor
Slow-growing roots are oftentime'
too fibrous for good eating. Keey
the plants we'll fed and watered i
necessary.
| When beans, string and pole, be-
come overripe it is well to leav,
them on the plants until the she'll