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A Guide for Selecting Shrubs for Pennsylvania Landscapes
More than 100 different shrubs are listed in this guide. This publication is broken down into the following ares: what to consider when selecting shrubs, aesthetic qualities of shrubs, and shrubs for specific conditions.
Department:
Horticulture
Catalog Number:
UJ257
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Abiotic Diseases of Woody Ornamentals
Of the two major types of disease (BIOTIC, those in which fungi, bacteria, viruses, nematodes, etc. are involved; and ABIOTIC, those in which non living things are involved), ABIOTIC diseases are by far the most important ones on landscape and nursery plants. Abiotic diseases are the result of the interaction, over an extended period of time, between the plant and one or more factors such as lack of space for root growth, the presence of chronic or acute levels of air or water pollutants, or the presence of extremes of moisture, heat, light, soil pH, and nutrients. Most abiotic diseases cause generalized symptoms to develop over a large portion of the tree or shrub. Wilting, yellowing, the development of smaller than normal leaves, slowing of growth, branch death, water sprout (epicormic shoot) formation, premature autumn leaf coloration, and heavier than normal seed production are some of the symptoms characteristic of abiotic diseases. Sometimes very similar symptoms develop in a location on very different species of plants. This is another indication that abiotic factors rather than living pathogens are involved in damaging plant health. Below is a brief review of abiotic diseases other than those caused by pollution.
Note: Available in PDF only; not available in hard copy from the Publications Distribution Center.
Department:
Plant Pathology
Catalog Number:
XL0001
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Boxwoods for Pennsylvania Landscapes
In the nursery and landscape trade today, numerous boxwood varieties and hybrids are available. Each offers unique characteristics, including round, dwarf, and columnar forms, winter hardiness, and variegated foliage. This eight-page publication lists the boxwoods currently on the market, and discusses various forms and characteristics that may be useful in many different environments and landscapes of Pennsylvania.
Department:
Horticulture
Catalog Number:
UJ252
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Controlling Weeds in Nursery and Landscape Plantings
Weed control is the leading cultural problem facing growers of nursery and landscape plantings. This 46-page guide explains how people who grow and maintain landscape and nursery plantings can develop effective weed control programs. It covers weed control methods, herbicides, controlling plant damage, surfactants, fumigants, equipment calibration, and more.
Department:
Horticulture
Catalog Number:
UJ236
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Creating Healthy Landscapes 1: Introduction
When a plant looks unhealthy or injured, often our first impulse is to apply a pesticide. But a better approach is to manage the health and beauty of shrubs, trees, and flowers with minimal pesticide use through a method called integrated pest management, or IPM. This two-page fact sheet is part of a series of fact sheets about understanding and using integrated pest management in landscapes.
Department:
Horticulture
Catalog Number:
UJ237
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Creating Healthy Landscapes 2: Choose Plants Wisely
This publication explains how to choose plants that are suited to the conditions in your yard in order to create and maintain a healthy landscape. This two-page fact sheet is part of a series of fact sheets about understanding and using integrated pest management in landscapes.
Department:
Horticulture
Catalog Number:
UJ238
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Creating Healthy Landscapes 3: Plant with Care
One of the most important steps you can take to ensure the health of your plants is to plant them correctly. Poor plant growth and plant death are most often caused by failure to follow the recommended planting procedures covered in this publication. This two-page fact sheet is part of a series of fact sheets about understanding and using integrated pest management in landscapes.
Department:
Horticulture
Catalog Number:
UJ239
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Creating Healthy Landscapes 4: Promote Plant Health
Healthy, vigorous plants are less vulnerable to attack by insects and disease. The steps covered in this publication offer a prescription for maintaining the health of all the plants in your landscape. This two-page fact sheet is part of a series of fact sheets about understanding and using Integrated Pest Management in landscapes.
Department:
Horticulture
Catalog Number:
UJ240
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Creating Healthy Landscapes 5: Keep Plants Well Groomed
Debris that builds up in the landscape can harbor pests and plant diseases. This publication covers seven techniques that can help you keep plants well groomed. This two-page fact sheet is part of a series of fact sheets about understanding and using integrated pest management in landscapes.
Department:
Horticulture
Catalog Number:
UJ241
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Creating Healthy Landscapes 6: Monitor Pests and Keep Records
Inspecting your plants regularly is essential to catching plant problems in their early stages. This publication explains how to monitor the health of landscape plants and includes sample inspection records homeowners can use. This four-page fact sheet is part of a series of fact sheets about understanding and using integrated pest management in landscapes.
Department:
Horticulture
Catalog Number:
UJ242
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Creating Healthy Landscapes 7: Pest Management Methods
When pests or disease causes unacceptable damage to landscape plants, it is important to choose an effective control method. This publication explains how to make sound pest management decisions and covers a variety of control options. This two-page fact sheet is part of a series of fact sheets about understanding and using integrated pest management in landscapes.
Department:
Horticulture
Catalog Number:
UJ243
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Creating Healthy Landscapes 8: Recognize and Conserve Natural Enemies
Before you attempt to control an insect "pest," take time to identify the "suspects." Are you really sure they are harmful? Most insects in your landscape are harmless, and many even do important pest management work for you. This publication offers guidelines to help you make sure you're not eliminating insects that help your landscape thrive. This two-page fact sheet is part of a series of fact sheets about understanding and using integrated pest management in landscapes.
Department:
Horticulture
Catalog Number:
UJ247
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Creating Healthy Landscapes 9: Use Nature's Signals to Manage Landscape Plants
Successful pest management in the landscape depends on using control tactics only when necessary, and only when an insect pest, weed, or pathogen is most vulnerable. This publication can help you use factors such as growing degree days and indicator plants to make decisions about controlling pests in your landscape. This two-page fact sheet is part of a series of fact sheets about understanding and using integrated pest management in landscapes.
Department:
Horticulture
Catalog Number:
UJ248
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Creating Healthy Landscapes Brochure
This 12-page, full-color booklet outlines steps that can help homeowners take better care of landscape plants and evaluate the services of professional landscape maintenance companies. It provides an overview of the Creating Healthy Landscapes fact sheet series and an introduction to basic integrated pest management (IPM) concepts.
Department:
Horticulture
Catalog Number:
UJ244
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Don't Guess . . . Soil Test
Proper soil fertility is the foundation for plant health. Turfgrass, woody landscape plants, fruits, vegetables, and annual flowers all have specific nutritional requirements. Soil pH and nutrient levels vary greatly from site to site, so guessing about nutritional needs often misses the mark. Soil tests often reveal that adequate quantities of soil nutrients are present, thus preventing unnecessary or harmful fertilizer applications. Note: This publication is available in PDF only; it is not available in hard copy from the Publications Distribution Center.
Department:
Horticulture
Catalog Number:
XJ0013
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