(Reported by a girl in a vocational high school in Nebraska.)
I. Reasons for choosing this project—
- 1. The flowers will improve the looks of the yard.
- 2. It will be an experience in the arrangement of flowers for me and will not only add to the attractiveness of the yard but to the house and surrounding buildings.
II. Aims—
- 1. To make the yard and house more attractive.
- 2. To keep flowers watered and weeded and give other care they need.
- 3. To plant the flowers in the most suitable place and position.
III. Plans—
- 1. Get all the information I can from experienced gardeners and from books and magazines that tell which are the best flowers to raise, easiest to grow and take care of, and when and where they should be planted.
- 2. Names of flowers to be planted—
- Cock's Comb.
- Zinnias.
- Phlox.
- Larkspur.
- Nasturtiums.
- Petunia.
- Sweet William.
- Cannas.
- Snap Dragons.
- Sweet Peas.
- Poppies.
- Heliotrope.
- Asters.
- Sweet Alyssum.
- Cosmos.
- Marigolds.
- 3. Location of flowers—
- a. Along the walk (both sides).
- b. Along sides of the house.
- c. Along side of vacant lot.
- d. Around garage.
- e. Along the driveway.
- 4. How to plant the flowers—
- a. The tallest ones in the back.
- b. The shortest in front.
- 5. When to plant them—
- a. Sweet peas, March 1 to 10, or before.
- b. Others in the middle of April to May.
- c. The flowers may be started in the house and transplanted to the outside when the weather permits.
- 6. Care of flowers—
- a. Water the flowers at least once a day (if dry weather). It is best to water them in the evening.
- b. Weed them at least twice a week and loosen the soil around them.
- c. If some insect starts destroying any of the flowers, spray them with a solution which will kill the destroyer.
IV. Approval of guardian—
This project, Beautifying Our Yard, selected by Alta, is a very profitable project, especially at this time of the year when our thoughts are directed toward the planting of flowers, shrubs, etc. A beautiful yard adds so much to the home and makes everyone more happy and contented. This project should create a desire in Alta to take more interest in the yard and in planting it. Also watching the plants grow will make her feel some responsibility in caring for them, while at the same time every member of the family will enjoy the realization of the project. I wish her all success in making this project come true.