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Hot Kaps, Mulches and Tunnels: Modifying the Garden Environment
... humidity, the effects of wind, and the temperature of the soil and air, Fortunately, there is help available in the form of protective coverings such as hot kaps, mulches and tunnels, which can be ... of the soil and the air. This results in faster establishment of the plants. Gardening with Hot Kaps - Plant the transplant, water it thoroughly, then apply a starter solution of water and fertilizer. ...
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Growing and Curing Gourds in the Home Garden, HYG-1630-96
... 100 to 180 days. Outdoor planting should occur when danger of frost has passed, and soil and air temperatures have warmed. Gourd seeds may rot before germinating if planted in cold, wet ... such as compost, composted manure or peat moss. Fertilizer and lime applications are best based on soil test results. Soil sample bags, forms, and instructions are available from your county Extension office. A ...
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Selecting and Planting Trees, Bulletin 845-94
... However, urban and suburban locations are unnatural environments for trees where they are exposed to many detrimental factors. These include damaging extremes of water, light and wind. Soil and air temperatures are higher in urban areas. Deicing salts, used on roads to maintain the safety of urban residents, are damaging to many trees, as are aerial and ...
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Slicing Cucumbers, Commercial Vegetable Production Guides, North Willamette Research and Extension Center
... fertilizer recommendations are based on research conducted by OSU Horticulture and Crop and Soil Science Department faculty, and are quoted from OSU Fertilizer Guide FG 68. For ... soil and air temperature around the plants, maintain surface soil moisture, and prevent crusting. They may also provide about 7 days advantage in earliness and harvest season, depending on crop and time of planting. Soil ...
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Floridata: How to Start Pepper and Tomato Plants
... it won't wick moisture away if it becomes exposed to the air) and place the peat pot in the drink cup, then fill it ... and wind will be shorter, stockier, stronger and healthier than plants that were confined indoors. Don't rush setting them out, either. If the soil and air ... top leaves with 2-4 in (5-10 cm) of soil. Peppers, eggplants and most other seedlings should be buried upright, no deeper than ...
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Using the right soil and containers for your houseplants
... and pour soil into the gap between the roots (and old soil) and the new pot. Tap the pot against the table to settle the soil and pour in more if necessary. Thoroughly water the plant and top up with soil if the new soil ... water and to provide air pockets ...
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Forest Pathology and Mycology Laboratory - Fact Sheet
... can spread through water, soil, and air, a variety of vectors could be responsible for its arrival. How Does Sudden Oak Death Spread? Both mobile spores and cysts can spread Pythophthora ramorum. ... be transported on motor vehicles, bicycles, footwear, and gardening tools used in these areas. Such items should be cleaned of mud and soil and disinfected, if possible, using a dilute bleach solution ...
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Manure Management and Air Quality Education - U of M Extension Service
... and Air Quality Workshops - Workshop series providing people the skills necessary to deal with odor issues related to livestock and poultry production. Animal Agriculture and Air Quality I Animal Agriculture and Air Quality II Biofilter Design and ...
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SOIL AND FERTILIZER
... SOIL AND FERTILIZER SOILS The primary ingredient in successful gardening is ideal garden soil. Without good soil, tools might as well hang in the shed and seeds, plants and supplies remain ... , living organisms, air and water. Specifically, soil is composed of the following: - mineral matter - sand, silt and clay or nonliving material from rock - microbes - bacteria, fungi and algae - animals - worms, ...
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Bonsai Tree - Bonsai Soil and Pots - Proper Soil and Pots for a Healthy Bonsai Tree - The Helpful Gardener
... and dispose (in the compost) all the fines in any soil components, the largest takes out all the debris too big for soil, and the remaining screen sorts my soil ... soil, eliminating air pockets. Mist the roots. Back fill half the depth of the pot with your coarse soil and then bring the ends of your wire in and ...
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