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Mfc-DFORD MAIL TRIBUNE, APRIL 14 1961 Five Things Needed By Novice Gardener (Editor! Not: The fol lowing diipalch. the fixit of three, contains tipi for new gaxdenerg and. xeminden for old-rimor.) Br PATRICIA O'CONNOR . United Prou International Washington (DFO Every , novice gardener needs . five ' things: a suitable plot, proper : tools, a plan, know-how, and things' to ' plant -.' seeds ot seedlings. ' ;.. ?-V ',. - Consider the plot. Big oaks "from little acorns don't grow unless the acorns fall on suit able land. ' v . The ideal plot gets at least .six hours of sun a day, is well drained and covered with fertile - sotf.- Close by there should be a source of water. City gardeners 1 especially . need to beware of land pocked with rubbish. Bii here's a rule of thumb:, if it produces;; a quick growth of weeds or grass, the plot's suitable for a potential garden. . . Simple Tools .- Now consider , tools.- The typical ' home gardener re quires only a few simple tools. The basic tools include a spade or spading fork, a steel rake, a seven-inch hoe, a hose and cord' for- row-marking. . You add tools to meet spe- . cial ; needs. For example, a , trowel's handy when trans planting. A wheelbarrow is a must for larger gardens to save strain on the back.. - Buy well-made, high-grade tools that will last. Well de- " signed implements can save labor as well as money. Like the family car, tools last longer , if kept clean. A good wiping with heavy oil after cleaning-prevents rust. Cutting edges need to be kept sharp. ? J Fireplace Wall Imporvement Can Modernize Rooms If , you want to give your living room a "new look," ' then look at the entire fire place wall first - rather, than the room itself. By simplifying1 the design 1 of the fireplace such as re moving a protruding mantel or modernizing bookcases or possibly' even paneling over any- existing small windows, -you can give the .whole room a modern appearance. Determine whether you want to actually "modernize" ""or just simplify the design of your room. Easy to install pre finished wood wall paneling . is available in Early American "pegged board" effects as well as contemporary wide-panel strips. The warmth . and tex ture of wood will contrast ' beautifully with existing plas- - ter walls in the room. Best Bet . .Ypur best bet for a color ful and practical resurfacing material for hearth and fire-' place is ceramic tile. Sparks won't damage a tile hearth; : smoke or soot can be wiped off quickly from ceramic tile facing. Your choice of color, tex ture and even size in ceramic tile is virtually endless. Real . tile comes in individual units, so you can be your own de signer to create your own one- -of-a-kind decor.. - Here are some other Ideas: Add a low but raised ceramic tile hearth along the -length of the wall. At the fireplace opening it will serve as a gen-., ulne fireproof hearth; on eith er side It becomes a practical and decorative built-in seat. Install a recessed wood box. If your fireplace is on an out- - side wall,, you can add a "back door" for easy loading.. And . if the floor is surfaced with real tile, even the grimiest log won't damage its colorful finish. . A rubber hose ' will last . longer if it's neatly coiled and hung on several pegs to dis tribute its weight. V, , Your local garden store can help with latest information , on new tools and steer you away from fads - or poor investments. , - ' ' '. Where the plan's concern ed, there's something to be ' learned from veteran hay- ., seeds. They make a scale drawing of the '.garden plot, ; noting where- to put annuals without disturbing perennials; They try not to . plant tall- ' growing crops in. a way that .will shade shorter plants. Plant Too" Soon. : : Novice gardeners often plant too much too soon be- ; -cause they didn't plan in the ' first place. It's no fun to have a refrigerator full of lettuce one week and none the rest of the season. ' A good blueprint includes a plan for successive planting. , Follow one crop with a later maturing variety ;- or maybe with , an'.', entirely.;: different crop. You'll get maximum -use of land and growing season and a variety of fresh food on the table. , :'. Timing is vital, Choose the' .variety of seeds for. your own . area and soil. ."' .J - Ask your dealer or county ., agricultural agent about new disease - resistant seeds. The U. S. Department of Agricul ture has developed new strains this year. For example - vanguard lettuce is a brand new type that's extra large, top quality, slow maturing and resistant to tipburn. , Tendercrop is a new snap bean that resists mosaic and pod mottle. If J you want a pink-fleshed tomato, there's a new variety , called pink shipper. 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