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Louisiana Yards & Neighborhoods

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[image: ][image: ] [image: ][image: ] Louisiana Yards and Neighborhoods Table of Contents: Section 1 Preparation  About the LYN Program   How to Use This Program  From Yard to Waterway  Creating Your Louisiana-Friendly Yard   Soil-Foundation of Healthy Plants  Deciding Which Plants to keep  Landscape Design  Proper Tree Planting  Hiring Reputable Professional   Section 2 Landscaping Principles Right Plant, Right Place Planning Your Louisiana Landscape Site Anlysis Louisiana One Call Soil, Soil Amendments, Bed Preapration Plant Material Ground Covers Shrubs and Trees Water Efficiently Efficiency Factors Watering Tips Irrigation Systems Maximize Mulch & Recycle Yard Waste Simple Facts About Mulch Recycle Yard Waste Fertilize Effectively Maintaing the Environment When to Apply Selecting a Fertilizer Fertilizing Competing Landscape Plants Manage Yard Pests Responsible Pest Management Identifying Pest Problems Integrated Pest Management Common Plant Pests Weed Management Common Landscape Diseases Protect Surface Waters and Wetlands Making Every Raindrop Count From Yard to Waterway Provide for Beneficial Wildlife Habitat Ideas for Attracting Wildlife Controlling Undesirable Wildlife Further Reading on Attracting Wildlife