Evening Republican, Volume 17, Number 237, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 4 October 1913 — MAKE LAWN A BEAUTY SPOT [ARTICLE]

MAKE LAWN A BEAUTY SPOT

Now the Time to Give It Attention That It May Flourish Next Year. If your lawn Is larger than you can care for properly, plan to have It of suitable size next year, by filling in with hardy, thrifty growers that will take care of themselves. Don’t neglect to drop a few seeds of perennials in the bare places this month for bloomers next year. Seedlings cost but little, while plants are expensive. Many beautiful things can be raised from a mixed seed package of perennials. Now Is a good time to plan changes In the border and the flower garden, as one can see the mistakes made In planting the tall growers in front of the low ones; in grouping ill-matched plants and mixing inharmonious combinations of colors. Keep a note book and pencil in band. In arranging the home lot, whether for fruit, shade or ornament, plant the tallest growers well to the rear, grading down to the lowest, or creeping things, letting the rows run east to..weßt, that all may have the sunshine. They can thus be seen to the best advantage, and prove a Joy to the beholder.