DIG THESE QUESTIONS
Question: I recently received a potted azalea plant as a gift; can you give me some pointers on how to care for it?
Answer: Azaleas prefer a cool place, but must have some sun. They like to be kept moist, and the leaves should be sprayed occasionally with clear water. They are subject to red spider, so watch for this pest. Spraying the leaves is a preventive measure. Since azaleas like acid soil, they seem to benefit from an occasional watering with a solution of a teaspoon of vinegar to a quart of water. In the summer the pot may be sunk in the soil in the shade and returned to the house in the autumn. With good care, your azalea should bloom again and can be maintained for a long time.
Question: My neighbor uses the branches from her Christmas tree as a mulch on her tulip bed. Is this a good idea?
Answer: Yes, branches from the Christmas tree make a good mulch for the tulip bed. They keep the soil from warming up too early, resulting in too quick growth and loss of bloom. They are useful for mulching perennial beds, too.
Question: Could you give me the names of persons to contact about joining a garden club or plant society in our area?
Answer: The following is a list of persons to contact for the major garden groups:
Colorado Federation of Garden Clubs—Mrs. D. W. Viles, Durango; Mrs. C. C. Buckbee, 4190 Depew, Denver Men’s Garden Club of Colorado—Arnold Perreten, 821 Adams, Denver Rose Society—Herbert C. Gundell, Westside Court Building, Denver Iris Society—Charles P. Gordon, 414 Eudora, Denver Gladiolus Society—W. H. Yarger, 12,500 Morrison Road, Denver Cactus Society—Mrs. A. L. Chambers, 850 Kearney, Denver Orchid Society—Gilman C. Daggett, 1260 Holly, Denver
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