Mowing: A Casually Thought of Integrated Weed Management Tool
… and applying herbicides in the within row areas of citrus trees are the most widely used weed control practices in … mower is a more sustainable IWM option for citrus trees. An ecological mower cuts the cover crop in the between … the cuttings from cover crops under the canopies of citrus trees rather than leaving them in the middle rows, is also …
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Giant Miscanthus (Miscanthus × giganteus): A Perennial Biomass Crop (FS-2024-0734)
… Updated: April 3, 2025 By Haley Sater , Sarah Hirsh , and Jonathan Moyle FS-2024-0734 | March 2025 Giant … lifespan of giant miscanthus is 15 to 30 years. This grass can grow up to 12 feet tall with roots 8 feet deep … and can become a problem for local environments through seed dispersal. However, giant miscanthus is the result of a …
Growing Apple and Pear Trees in a Home Garden
… that trees are given close attention and the right growing conditions. Cultivar selection Strains: Some apple … and non-spur strains. Spurs are short, stubby, slow-growing, modified stems arising from the branches that … fruit with crisp, coarse-grained texture. Tree has a broad growing habit. Resistant to apple scab. Crimson Topaz* Medium …
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Organic Matter and Soil Amendments
… Compost (dark brown material) mixed with soil to create planting mounds for squash. The area is covered with residues of a cover crop that was cut down in late April. Updated: … a reservoir of nutrients that are slowly released over time. OM improves soil aeration, water drainage, root growth, …
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