Minimum Chemical Gardening
Public concern over the use and misuse of pesticides has led increasing numbers of home gardeners to seek means of "natural" pest control. Although some people do not have the time or knowledge to practice all the available alternative methods . [... more]
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Responsible Winter Storage of Pesticides and Fertilizers
Autumn is the time to prepare a safe holding area for unused supplies of gardening pesticides and fertilizers. Proper storage is important for many reasons, including preservation of the environment, protection of human health, and maintenance of ... [... more]
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Garden Arithmetic
It doesn't take an Einstein to have a successful garden, but some basic arithmetic can assist any gardener. Any time fertilizer, soil amendments, or pesticides are applied to the garden, it is important that the correct amounts be calculated so ... [... more]
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Fertilizing the Vegetable Garden
Author: Diane Relf, Extension Specialist, Horticulture; Alan McDaniel, Extension Specialist, Horticulture; and Steve Donohue, Extension Specialist, Crop and Soil Environmental Science; Virginia Tech The amount of fertilizer to apply to a garden ... [... more]
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Organic Fertilizers
When used in reference to fertilizers, the word organic generally means that the nutrients contained in the product are derived solely from the remains or a by-product of an organism. Cottonseed meal, blood meal, fish emulsion, manure and sewage ... [... more]
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Fertilizing Trees and Shrubs
Trees and shrubs are the foundation of a good landscape and an important part of your home. They lend not only beauty and shade, but increase the value of your property as well. It pays to care for them properly. In urban or suburban ... [... more]
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Convenience Fertilizers For Home Landscapes
Many homeowners recognize the value of fertilizing trees and shrubs in their landscapes, yet they become confused when confronted with the variety of fertilizers available to them. Also confusing can be directions that give application rates in ... [... more]
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Proper Fertilization of Home Lawns
Proper fertilization leads to healthy lawns and reduces the chance of fertilizers reaching our groundwater. Research has shown a properly fertilized lawn actually reduces the amount of nitrate in the groundwater because the extensive root system ... [... more]
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Fertilizing Containerized Woody Ornamentals
The use of containerized woody ornamentals for patios and specialized areas has become an important feature in residential landscape design. To ensure vigorous, healthy plants in these containers, a growing medium composed primarily of organic ... [... more]
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Fertilizer Choices
There are a large number of fertilizers available today. Sometimes it is difficult to choose what type of fertilizer to use, what formulation should be used, and how it should be applied. The number of alternatives are confusing. A primary ... [... more]
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Soil composition
There are numerous factors that affect how easily and well trees and shrubs will take up fertilizers. The most important of these is fertilizer form. Generally, inorganic, fast-release, or liquid forms are faster-acting than organic, ... [... more]
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Environmental Horticulture: Guide to Nutrient Management
Plants need 17 elements for normal growth. Carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen are found in air and water. Nitrogen, potassium, magnesium, calcium, phosphorous, and sulfur are found in the soil. These six elements are used in relatively large amounts by ... [... more]
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