NAMPA, Idaho — A pest is spreading across the Treasure Valley, and it's leaving a trail of destruction in neighborhood lawns. Armyworms, rarely seen in local sod, are now appearing across the region and costing some homeowners thousands of dollars in…
We discard roughly 290 million scrap tires each year, and rubber mulch has emerged as one way to repurpose this persistent waste stream. Made from shredded and processed recycled tires, rubber mulch has gained popularity among homeowners looking for a low-maintenance…
A three-year on-farm study across 20 sites in Warangal, India, found integrated pest management kept fall armyworm far below levels seen under conventional farmer practice while raising yields and net returns. Subject of Research: Comparative evaluation of integrated pest management versus…
Easy steps to a beautiful, Florida-Friendly lawn. Everyone enjoys the look of a nice healthy lawn. Not only do lawns increase the value of a property, they also cool the air, combat glare and noise, and reduce soil erosion. Perhaps…
If your lawn seems to turn brown overnight, fall armyworms may be to blame. Despite their name, fall armyworms (Spodoptera frugiperda) aren't worms at all—they're small caterpillars that can quickly damage turfgrass, especially Bermudagrass. They may also feed on…
Minnesota's fall colors are gorgeous, but those colorful leaves can cause problems long after they hit the ground. Now, state officials have a warning about what happens when those leaves pile up in an unexpected place, and why it could…
Designed to provide students science-based education, which can be applied in a wide variety of careers in landscape plant production and use of plant materials in constructed and natural landscapes. Turn your green thumb into a green career! This curriculum…
Above-average temperatures in Minnesota make it tempting to rake and bag all the leaves in your yard but people who study the natural world said it is better for surrounding ecosystems when some piles are set aside for the winter.
The sequential application of pre- and post-emergence herbicides significantly improved maize grain yield, growth traits, and economic returns compared to manual weeding and no-weeding controls.
You spend hundreds of dollars on a beautiful ornamental tree, carefully plant it in your yard, and surround it with fresh mulch to give your landscaping a polished appearance. Everything looks perfect, especially that neat mound of dark mulch rising…
Soil health, amendments, and mulching for moisture and weed control.
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