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Ecolawn: Less work and water

An ecolawn is a low input alternative to a conventional perennial grass lawn. Ecolawns provide a turf-type ground cover and tolerate typical uses of grass lawns.

Steve Castagnoli | Feb 2013 | Article

Keep Pets Safe Around Pesticides

Pesticides can be effective in controlling pests, but they can also be dangerous to pets. This publication describes hazards to pets from use of molluscicides, insecticides aimed at fleas and ticks, rodenticides, ...

Dave Stone, Ted Bunch | Aug 2012 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

How hormones and growth regulators affect your plants

Plant hormones and growth regulators are chemicals that affect flowering, aging, root growth, distortion and killing of organs, prevention or promotion of stem elongation, color enhancement of fruit, prevention of leafing and/or leaf fall, and many other conditions.

Ann Marie VanDerZanden | Jul 2012 | Article

Growing native plants in the Willamette Valley

Presentation on growing native plants at home in the Willamette Valley.

Linda R. McMahan | Oct 2011 | Online resource

Propagation of Plants by Grafting and Budding

Including a glossary of terms, this handbook is well illustrated with clear photographs and drawings. It covers tools and materials, grafting and budding factors, kinds of grafts, budding methods, topworking, and ...

G.N.M. Kumar | Sep 2011 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

An Educator's Guide to Vegetable Gardening

This publication is a primer on vegetable gardening written specifically for educators, including those who use gardens as part of a nutrition education curriculum. It outlines a full-circle approach to educational ...

Weston Miller, Beret Halverson, Gail Langellotto | Sep 2011 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Invasive Species: What Gardeners Need to Know

Many of the invasive plant species introduced to the United States originated as garden plants. Learn what you need to know to prevent future invasions.

Linda R. McMahan, Joy Jones, Robert Emanuel | Jul 2011 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Biology and Management of Knotweeds in Oregon: A Guide for Gardeners and Small-Acreage Landowners

Woody knotweeds are listed as noxious weeds throughout most of the United States. This publication briefly describes the characteristics and biology of four species of woody knotweeds and summarizes management and ...

Robert Emanuel, Andy Hulting, Rebecca Koepke-Hill | Jun 2011 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Propagation of Plants from Specialized Structures

This publication explains the various types of specialized plant structures that can be used to grow new plants. Individual reproduction requirements and options are detailed, and accompanying images are labeled to identify vegetative parts.

G.N.M. Kumar, W.E. Guse, Fenton E. Larsen | Sep 2010 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Pacific Northwest native plants for the woodland garden

Many people think of shade or woodland gardens when they think of growing native plants. In fact, many woodland plants do very well in garden settings. But careful selection and care is essential to making your woodland garden flourish.

Linda R. McMahan | Jun 2010 | Article