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Fall needle drop: A natural phenomenon in conifers
Published on October 21, 2011
Don’t panic! Losing old needles in the fall is normal for pines, spruce, fir and arborvitae. -
Critter-proof, spring-flowering bulbs
Published on October 19, 2011
The future happens today for spring color from flower bulbs. Here are some varieties that do not seem to attract deer and rodents. -
Wooly worms and winter weather predictions
Published on October 17, 2011
Those crazy caterpillars are talking weather again. -
Gardeners and small-scale potato growers can help prevent late blight
Published on October 14, 2011
Good cultural practices used by everyone growing potatoes are the first line of defense against Phytophthora infestans. -
Raise your mower height to 3.5 inches to help grass withstand grub damage
Published on October 10, 2011
Mowing turf to 3.5 inches will help it develop a larger root mass that can recover from grub damage with less pesticide use. -
Late fall oak caterpillar causing nuisance
Published on October 10, 2011
Got tiny caterpillars dangling down on threads and laying tiny, white, rice-like cocoons everywhere? Sounds like you have a bad case of oak skeletonizer! -
Tips for revitalizing your turf this fall
Published on September 23, 2011
The past summer was once again a stressful one for many turfgrass areas, so if your patch of green is looking a little less green, here are some helpful tips to rejuvenate your lawn. -
Vegetable garden cleanup begins now
Published on September 22, 2011
Preparing for another vegetable garden season begins now with garden cleanup. After all, it is fall! -
Fall field practices to protect water quality
Published on September 20, 2011
Good field practices in the fall are important to ensure water quality standards. The challenge is timing practices to accommodate harvest and weather. -
Fall predictions for landscape trees
Published on September 19, 2011
Weather patterns may impact fall color and winter injury to landscape trees.