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Pathologist Stalks Plant Disease Known As Sudden Oak Death
A relatively new disease of trees and ornamental plants has found its way into Louisiana, and officials are keeping watch to make sure it doesn’t spread. It is sudden oak death.
[Image: Using hay baler to pick up plastic mulch]Using a Hay Baler to Pick Up Plastic Mulch
Many growers pick up plastic mulch but several machines are available for this job. Work at the LSU AgCenter has demonstrated that, in some cases, plastic mulch can be picked up by a hay baler.
[Image: pink]'Drift' Series Roses - Landscape Evaluation Results (2009)
The 'Drift' series roses from Conard-Pyle are being evaluated in landscape studies at the LSU AgCenter's Burden Center. Here is some information on performance.
[Image: coral flowers]'Drift' Series Roses - Photo Gallery
The 'Drift' series roses from Conard-Pyle are being evaluated in landscape studies at the LSU AgCenter's Burden Center. Colors are red, pink, coral and peach. New for 2010 will be apricot and sweet.
[Image: poa]Annual Bluegrass Control on Bermudagrass Greens
Poa infestations are usually combated with herbicides. Several options exist with preemergence herbicides applied in the early fall for Poa control on golf courses that will not be overseeded. However, most of these herbicides are not labeled for golf greens.
[Image: Tomatoes]Greenhouse Tomato Production Manual
This manual is intended to help small greenhouse tomato growers in Louisiana and elsewhere grow a successful crop using perlite or pine bark medium. Small growers can produce vine-ripened, high-quality fruit that can be delivered to the local market on the same day of harvest.
[Image: fe]Iron Chlorosis in Lawns
Iron chlorosis results when green chlorophyll in leaf tissue fails to develop properly. Iron chlorosis first develops in new growth and as the condition worsens, leaves appear yellow or almost white.
Landscape, horticulture professionals hear about latest research
(Distributed 10/15/09) More than 100 commercial turf and landscape professionals from across Louisiana heard about the latest research with ornamental plants and turfgrass at an LSU AgCenter field day Oct. 15.
[Image: ASAE standard quick hitch]Will an ASAE Standard Quick Hitch Fit?
The advantages of an ASAE standard quick hitch include faster, easier and safer hitching. To use a ASAE standard quick hitch, the implement hitch geometry must conform to the ASAE standard.
Metric Units on Lawn and Garden Equipment
Some grounds maintenance equipment is designed with metric components. This has some ramifications for service and parts.
[Image: spider mites]Bug Biz: Twospotted Spider Mites in Strawberries
The twospotted spider mite is one of the most persistent and damaging pest problems affecting strawberry production in Louisiana. Damage, description, life cycle, monitoring, control information and color photos included. Spanish version also included.
[Image: Agricultural tire tread]Tires for Compact Utility Tractors
Three types of rear tires are available for compact utility tractors, and at least five types are available for the front. The different types of tires serve different purposes. You can select agricultural tires for general farming, turf tires for use on turfgrass, or compromise with an industrial tread.
[Image: Sharpening a chainsaw with a hand file]Chainsaw Maintenance
Chainsaws tend to require more maintenance than most other lawn and garden equipment. Proper maintenance will not only prolong the life of the saw and make it easier to start but will also make your work easier.
Chainsaw Safety
Although chainsaws are handy, they are potentially dangerous and must be used carefully to avoid serious injury.
[Image: Electric chainsaw]Chainsaw Selection
Chainsaws are popular homeowner tools. When selecting a chainsaw, consider the power requirements and safety features.
[Image: mulching mower]Lawnmowers - Mulch, Bag, or Throw
Walk-behind rotary lawnmowers can handle clippings in one of three ways: they can mulch them, bag them or discharge them to the side. Some mowers can do any of the three with minimal adjustment. Any of the three modes can be useful in some situations.
[Image: use of lawnmower on slope]Safe Use of Lawnmowers
Walk-behind home lawnmowers are covered by safety standards and regulations, but the real responsibility for safety rests with you, the operator.
[Image: self-propelled lawnmower]Do You Need a Power Lawnmower?
If you have a small lawn and are willing to get a little exercise while mowing, a good manual push mower can be a good alternative to a powered mower.
[Image: Subcompact tractor with mid-mount mower and rotary tiller]Implements for Compact Utility Tractors
The tractor by itself is of limited use. The tractor furnishes the power, but the implements allow the tractor to do useful work. Varied implements are available for compact tractors from both the tractor manufacturers and short-line manufacturers.
[Image: Poster image]Argentine Ant Habitat
This poster addresses habitat preferences and where Argentine ants can be found.
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