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  • Japanese Stiltgrass in Home Landscapes

    … system. Reproduction Roots at nodes; elongates quickly in fall, then produces seeds which stay viable in the soil for many years. Dies back in the fall. Seeds germinate in late winter/early spring. The … label for specific waiting period between application and overseeding. If Japanese stiltgrass is present in your lawn, …

  • Old House Borer

    … of  powderpost beetles , which prefer hardwoods and bamboo. Beetles that bore into dead wood in homes instead of …

  • Powderpost Beetles

    … of places infestations occur. In addition to hardwoods, bamboo is susceptible because of its high starch content.  …

  • Why Some Flowering Plants Fall Over

    … Plant staking guidelines Stakes can be made of wood, bamboo or reeds large enough to hold the plants upright but …

  • Educator's Guide to Mindfulness Activities for Adults (EC-09)

  • Meet our Stewards

    … to initiate engagement with residents. Attendees rolled a large cube we made with each side depicting a different … annually measure water quality. The area is part of the  Green Infrastructure Network , a protected hub and corridor … tiers with cement blocks and back filling it with soil and leaf grow. We also added an overflow drain in the top tier, …

  • Invasives in Your Woodland: Japanese Stiltgrass

    … in sprawling mats, the plant itself resembles a miniature bamboo. Leaves are narrow and lance-shaped. They have a …

  • Earwigs on Flowers

    … a moistened, rolled-up newspaper. Or use short pieces of bamboo or hose. Place these traps on the soil near plants …

  • Care of Phalaenopsis Orchids (Moth Orchids)

    … of the flower stalk by placing a rigid, thin stake made of bamboo, wood or metal beside the stem that needs support. …

  • Care of Annuals and Perennials

    … from strong winds and rain. Stakes can be made from wood, bamboo, or reeds large enough to hold the plants upright but …