Home Soil Testing: Taking a Sample
This publication explains how to take a soil sample and where and how to mail the sample. Every square foot of soil can be different. Soil acidity and nutrients vary across the surface of the soil and with the depth of the soil. Therefore, it is ... [... more]
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ALABAMA PEST MANAGEMENT HANDBOOK - VOL 1
Order ONLY copies for (1) main desk, (2) agents who will need this book in their work -- one copy per agent, and (3) Master Gardener Help Desk. Additional copies may be purchased later. The Alabama Pest Management Handbook-Volume 1 contains ... [... more]
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Moss and Algae Control in Lawns
Extension Horticulturist, Professor, Horticulture, both at Auburn University. Mosses and algae are frequently found in areas of thin, weak turfgrass. Their presence indicates that environmental conditions are not favorable for the growth of a ... [... more]
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St. Augustinegrass Lawns
St. Augustinegrass (Stenotaphrum secundatum), which is sometimes referred to as Charlestongrass, is a coarse-textured, warm-season turfgrass that is adapted to warm, humid regions (subtropical). This turfgrass is believed to be native to the ... [... more]
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Boron and Other Minor Elements for Peanuts
The Alabama Cooperative Extension System has placed strong emphasis in recent years on the benefits of crop rotation. Other than rainfall pattern and plant nutrition needs, crop rotation is the main factor that affects peanut yields. Much land ... [... more]
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Weed Control in Home Gardens
Extension Program Associate, Horticulture, both at Auburn University Good weed control may determine to a large extent the success of your home garden. Weeds compete with the crop for soil moisture, sunlight, space, and plant nutrients. They ... [... more]
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Selecting Turfgrasses for Home Lawns
Shade is the biggest environmental limitation to turfgrass selection. How many hours of direct sun will the lawn receive? Can the area be easily mowed on a frequent basis? Is irrigation available? What is the soil type? Is drainage going to be a ... [... more]
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Biology And Management
The Hessian fly is a severe pest of winter wheat in the United States. This publication offers a description of the Hessian fly, its life cycle, the damage it causes as well as tips for managing the pest. In 2008 and coming years, entomologists ... [... more]
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Pesticide Handling And Storage Safety
Whether you are a homeowner, farmer, rancher, or a commercial applicator, proper handling and storage of pesticides are important aspects of safe pesticide use. Extension Agricultural Engineer (Retired), Agrculture, Auburn University Never ... [... more]
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Soybean Growth And Development In Alabama
By C. Dale Monks, Extension Crop Physiologist, Assistant Professor; Dennis Delaney, Extension Associate; John Everest, Extension Weed Scientist, Professor; and David Weaver, Professor; all in Agronomy and Soils at Auburn University. Soybean ... [... more]
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What Is a Watershed?
A publication about reducing polluted runoff water in coastal Alabama. Extension Marine Specialist, Associate Professor, Fisheries and Allied Aquacultures, Auburn University Polluted Runoff: Where Does It Come From, What Can We Do About It? The ... [... more]
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Species Descriptions
The summer annual grasses are of considerable importance to livestock producers in Alabama. They have the advantages of making rapid growth, giving good forage yield, and, if cut at the proper stage of growth, providing good forage quality. The ... [... more]
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