Avoid the buzz cut
M. Spencer Green Mow your grass with care as temperatures get steamy. Lawns need regular trimming. If you let the grass grow too long between cuts, or cut too much at a single time, it could be a fatal blow….
No stake necessary
Brent WojahnMost young trees do not need staking. Irvin Torres, 7, plants a tree at Lent Elementary School in Southeast Portland. If your new tree was grown and dug properly at the nursery, staking is not necessary in most home…
Deadheading days
Bob Ellis/The Oregonian’Surfinia Wild Plum’ petunia Take a few minutes to remove or “deadhead” spent flowers from geraniums, petunias, fuchsias and other annuals to keep them blooming all season long. And don’t forget to fertilize. Go here for the Oregon…
August 1 council meeting
“In the summer,” Sam Adams mused at Wednesday’s meeting, “when we don’t do a lot.” Two small debates and a couple of diversity programs enlivened the council’s doldrums on Wednesday morning. One debate centered on how to track lobbyists, as…
Lobbyists Must Work Faster to Stay Under City Radar
When Portland City Commissioner Sam Adams ran for office in 2004, he promised to shine a light on City Hall lobbying. The resulting ordinance, adopted last year, opened a window on how city government works. Commissioners now publish their calendars,…
Fill ‘er up
Marv Bondarowicz If you have limited space and an overwhelming desire to grow things, container gardening could be for you. These strategies will help you to success: • Move pots around. Portability is their best attribute. Look for lightweight planters…
Catch cutworms at night
www.ipm.iastate.edu Cutworms, the caterpillar larvae of night-flying moths, are very active in July. If you see foliage start to disappear, check the soil around the stem of the plant for cutworms or use a flashlight at night to find them…
Bright light makes a meal
Marv Bondarowicz/The Oregonian They must be cozy but bright enough to make dinner — and diners — look yummy. Most dining rooms feature a single fixture — often a chandelier — centered above the table. Make sure it’s not too…
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