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Climbs Shrubs Obtain: Habitat: Primarily terrestrial; often climbs shrubs obtain trees short distances; climbs shrubs obtain into shrubs to obtain nuts, seeds, and berries; found in forested areas, in plains and flat lands, always where plenty of natural food is available
Reproduction: May be 2 litters a year; 4-5 young; born in soft nests in holes in ground in spring, time depending upon geographical location Life span: To 7 years
Economic position: Chipmunks appear to be harmless in every way; they are entertaining to campers and excellent as pets
Grass, growing in the shade of trees and shrubs, has to compete with them for food as well as moisture. Relieve the pressure of this competition by providing for the needs of the trees and shrubs as •well as the grass. Fertilize the lawn regularly and also the trees and shrubs. So far as possible, place the fertilizer intended especially for the trees and shrubs deep in the soil so that their roots are encouraged to strike downward. This may be done by using the method described below. Fertilizer intended primarily for the grass is applied at the surface.
SHRUBS ARE commonly grouped either with other shrubs or with herbaceous plants and annuals, but some kinds look their best planted as isolated specimens and some can be trained against walls. Magnolia stellata is an excellent example of the former type and pyracantha, Japanese quince (Chaenomelesjaponica), and ceanothus all do well against walls, where their stiff branches may provide support for genuine climbers, such as the less rampant varieties of clematis. Most shrubs take several years to attain their full size. In the meantime, temporary plants, such as dahlias, annuals and herbaceous perennials, can be used to fill the space until the shrubs require it all. |
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