…of smoke? The University of California recently began a new study to show whether cattle and sheep keeping the weeds down really has an impact on wildfires. The results are…
Tricks to Keep Summer Gardens Looking Their Best: Northeast
…to recover. And covering bare soil to deter weeds. Some things you can stop doing: pruning roses and evergreens, and take cuttings of plants you plan to overwinter. Also, its…
Mechanical Weeding Trials Showing Promising Results in Tomatoes
…a lot of yield variation,” Vinchesi-Vahl noted. The mechanical weeding equipment is being pulled behind tractors addressing in-row weeds. The finger weeder has interlocking fingers that pull weeds from the…
Former Goat Herder’s Crop Research Promotes Prosperity for Imperial Valley Farmers
…Bachie recently completed a survey of weeds in the county and is planning to publish a handbook titled “Weeds of Imperial County and Management Approaches.” “While my journey is…
Unsolicited Seeds from China Likely to be Online Scam
…seeds and the big key is to protect United States agriculture from any types of invasive pest species, in this case, noxious weeds,” said Brian Gatza, Kern County Ag Department…
Using a Common Household Product as a Weed Killer
…cleaner, disinfectant, stain remover, and it has the ability to help control weeds, too. However, you wouldn’t want to use this acidic liquid in all areas of your landscape because…
Planting and Managing Cover Crops for Maximum Weed Suppression
…most vegetables, they do need water, nutrients, and reasonable soil to grow vigorously and get the jump on weeds. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of ours program here. Planting…
Why Give Cover Crops Space in Your Garden
…your garden because they suppress weeds, attract pollinators and add nitrogen to the soil. Cover crops like oilseed or tillage radish can be used to break up compacted soil, with…
Tips on Handling Pesky Weeds in your Flower Bed
Some tips on handling those pesky weeds in your flower bed. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Removing unwanted plants among your treasured blooms can be tricky. But…
Almond Matters: Putting A Postemergence Plan into Action
…weeds to germinate. “Where there’s no residual herbicide anymore and you’ve got seed there, you’ve got the potential for weeds to germinate and come through that,” Burkdoll explained. There is…
You Should Keep a Garden Journal
…natural patterns from year to year. This info can help you choose plants and figure out when to time gardening chores, such as when to jump on those spring weeds….
Prescribed Burn Association Coming to Central Coast
…that people will be trying to achieve through prescribed burning. Things like improving fire safety, controlling non-native invasive weeds, and habitat restoration as well.” The PBA will function similarly to…
Almond Update: Stacked Weed Resistance, Reimagining Tools for Better Management
Weed management in orchards is an evolving issue. Some problematic weeds are developing resistance to multiple products and technological advancements aren’t necessarily addressing that issue. UC Cooperative Extension Weed Specialist…
Pet Friendly Ways to Eliminate Weeds
…top of weeds by pulling them by hand. Smothering weeds with mulch, especially when out of the sight of any sun. Weeds need sunlight to thrive, and if you limit…