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Gardening in the Conejo
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| The summer is upon us
and local gardens are in full bloom. Planting flowers
at this time of year will provide you with a beautiful
garden in the fall. Following are some suggestions for
planting in July. Baby's Breath: This delicate annual
is well known as an addition to floral arrangements.
It's also an effective "filler" plant for beds and borders.
They grow rapidly and bloom about eight weeks after
planting, so put these in now to have blossoms in September.
You can also sow them every two to six weeks to give
continuous blooms. They prefer full sun and |
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| ordinary soil and can be planted and grown
in clumps. They come in a variety of colors including
white, pink and rose. The height when full-grown can
range from 12 to 24 inches. To dry for arrangements,
cut and hang it in an airy, and dark or shady place.
Feather Cockscomb: This is a spectacular flower that
is also popular in floral arrangements. The plant is
heat resistant and the blooms are long lasting (up to
two months). Golden Fleece is the most adaptable (and
popular) color, although it's also available in the
more gaudy shades of deep crimson and pink. They prefer
a fairly rich, well-drained soil, but can be planted
in almost any kind of soil, as long as they get plenty
of sun. In poor soil, it's a good idea to mix in some
compost when planting. Select a sunny place and space
the plants about one foot apart. To dry, cut the flowers
when they look their best and hang in an airy and dark
place. |
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