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Fertilizing Farmland with Yard Trimmings from Landscape Maintenance

Yard trimmings are a beneficial soil amendment that supply plant nutrients and organic matter. They have been successfully used in the production of a variety of annual and perennial crops in Washington State. From deciding whether to use yard trimmings on your farm to learning how to calibrate applications, this publication takes you through the process of fertilizing your farmland with yard trimmings.

Dan M. Sullivan, Craig Crogger, Andy Bary | Jun 2016 | Online resource

Permaculture encourages efficiency, sustainability

Growing movement is an efficient garden system

Kym Pokorny | Mar 25, 2016 | News story

How to deter cats from my garden?

Q: My daughter's cat digs in my flower bed and leaves holes and scatters dirt everywhere, uproots bulbs, etc. What can I use that is a natural remedy, something safe for the environment.

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Soil Health podcast

This podcast is part of the Living on the Land series. It provides concise information on to ensure you have healthy, productive soil. Topics include cover crops and role that bacteria, fungi, nematodes and worms play in the...

Brian Tuck, Garrett Duyck, Susan Kerr, Shilah Olson, Ellen Hammond | Oct 2015 | Podcast episode Peer reviewed (Gray level)

Living on The Land: Soil Health Principles

This publication is part of the Living on the Land series. It provides concise information on to ensure you have healthy, productive soil. Topics include cover crops and role that bacteria, fungi, nematodes and ...

Brian Tuck, Garrett Duyck, Susan Kerr, Shilah Olson, Ellen Hammond | Oct 2015 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Here's the scoop on chemical and organic fertilizers

Use these tips on how to apply organic amendments

Kym Pokorny | Mar 9, 2015 | News story

Ecological Design of Urban Landscapes: Economic, Social and Ecological Benefits

An ecological approach to landscape design incorporates natural systems as an integral part of urban landscapes. It differs from conventional landscaping in that buildings, hardscape, and landscape are planned as a ...

Signe Danler, Gail Langellotto | Mar 2015 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Growing Tree Fruits and Nuts in the Home Orchard

This publication will help you decide if a home orchard is right for you. It also gives guidelines for growers and describes how to plan your home orchard, planting and early care, care of bearing trees, and harvesting and storage.

Jeff L. Olsen | Feb 2015 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Cherry tree grafting, how and when?

Q: The top (grafted part) of our dwarf cherry tree died. We have other cherry trees and would like to graft a new top on it. What is the best type of graft to make?