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Weed Management in Home Lawns
... that grow well in compacted and/or continuously wet soil. The first step to managing weeds in such a situation is to alleviate soil compaction and/or the saturated condition. Other Pest ... for North Florida, late October to early November for central and South Florida). Adequate soil moisture before and after application is necessary to activate most preemergence herbicides. Preemergence herbicides ...
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Extension Service Publications and Multimedia Catalog
... "Logging" Series # Title Price EC 1109 Soil Compaction on Woodland Properties (View it now) - Learn more - Add to cart $1.50 EC 1110 Designated Skid Trails Minimize Soil Compaction (View it now) - Learn more ...
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The Lowly Earthworm: The Gardener's Friend
... for plants, earthworms, by their borrowing action and the deposition of castings, modify the soil structure and help to improve such properties as aeration, moisture retention, and water infiltration. ... they cause the soil to harden. It is true that the organic matter is somewhat depleted by earthworms, but earthworm activity reduces, rather than increases, soil compaction. If soil hardening is a ...
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Use Of Mulches
... weed seeds blown in will have difficulty establishing themselves. Likewise, seeds already within the soil will have difficulty penetrating upwards through the mulch. (Perennial weeds are not usually controlled ... and associated "heaving" and plant damage. Because of its "cushioning' effect, a mulch lessons soil compaction due to human foot traffic while weeding or working in flower, tree or shrub, ...
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California Backyard Orchard: The Big Picture
... not correct or improve soil texture. Organic matter and mulches are better used when applied to the surface of soil around trees after planting and periodically each year. Soil compaction should be corrected by deep plowing or ripping (12 - 18 inches deep) prior to planting. Ripping into the subsoil will not correct a shallow soil problem. Water ...
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Ask Extension Database, NDSU Extension Service
... slope or where plants or man-made structures keep soil cool, shaded and moist. The trees weaken in areas where they must endure soil compaction from foot traffic or a lack of moisture ...
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Ohioline Bulletins
... 845 Septage Management in Ohio, Bulletin 854 Soil and Site Evaluation for Onsite Wastewater Treatment, Bulletin 905 (pdf) Soil Compaction And Drainage, AEX-301 Soil Quality in Vegetable and Small Fruit Production, ... of Trees of a Canaan Valley, West Virginia Seed Source in Relation to Varying Soil/Site Conditions, Special Circular 175 Taxus and Taxol - A Compilation of Research Findings, Special ...
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Garlic, Commercial Vegetable Production Guides, North Willamette Research and Extension Center
... the plants. Also, plants that are growing rapidly with good soil moisture are less susceptible to devernalization. PLANTING STOCK: Limited amounts ... not segment adequately. For ease of digging, and to reduce soil compaction, garlic is often grown on raised beds that are prepared ... expand without becoming misshapen. It will also aid in the soil water holding capacity, which is important due to the ...
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Turf Diseases - Physiological Problems
... Turf Diseases - Physiological Problems Physiological Problems of Turf Soil Compaction-Certain soils are compacted easily, especially in areas of heavy foot traffic. This condition prevents ... where recovery is not possible. This may occur where water does not penetrate because of compaction. September, 1996
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Management of Soil and Water for Vegetable Production in Southwest Florida
... Southwest Florida Whole Document Navigator (Click Here) ---------------------------------- Top of Document Introduction Soil Genesis and Soil Characteristics Affecting Vegetable Production Water Management Considerations for High Yield and ... compaction. In sands or coarse sands, organic matter additions may have no effect on drainage and may actually move with the water deeper into the soil profile ...
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