HENV-205: Residential Rain Garden: Design, Construction, Maintenance

Rick Durham, Brad Lee, Brad Lee, Ashley Osborne | May 1, 2014 (New)

This publication covers the design, construction, and maintenance of residential ran gardens. Rain gardens are one of several stormwater management practices that homeowners can use to reduce their property's negative impact on water quality and flooding.

ID-21: Disease and Insect Control Program for Home Grown Fruit in Kentucky

Ric Bessin, Rick Durham, John Strang, Nicole Gauthier | April 29, 2014 (Reprinted)

Many homeowners in Kentucky grow a variety of fruits in their garden and are rewarded for their effort. One distinct advantage homeowners have over commercial orchardists is the diverse ecosystem of the home landscape (vegetable gardens, flower and fruit plantings intermixed with turf and landscape plants). Diversity often reduces the spread of insect and disease organisms and tends to keep their populations at lower, more manageable levels.

HO-110: Sustainable Production Systems: Principles and Approaches for Optimizing Efficiency in Nursery and Landscape Businesses

Dewayne Ingram, Sarah Vanek | March 14, 2014 (New)

Publications in the Sustainable Production Systems series discuss ways of pursuing sustainability in nursery production systems. Sustainable businesses are those that yield acceptable returns on investments, conserve natural resources, make positive contributions to the community, and create a workplace culture where employees feel safe, productive, and valued.

PR-673: 2013 Fruit and Vegetable Research Report

Doug Archbold, Ric Bessin, Shubin Saha, Kenny Seebold, John Snyder, John Strang, Nicole Gauthier, Patsy Wilson | January 8, 2014 (New)

Variety trials included in this year's publication include: cabbage, asparagus, bell peppers, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, apples, peaches, and grapes. Additional research trials include organic management of cucumber beetles, financial comparison of organic potato integrated pest management systems, and effect of organic fertilizer materials for production of kale.

ID-216: An IPM Scouting Guide for Common Problems of Cole Crops in Kentucky

Ric Bessin, Tim Coolong, Kenny Seebold | July 22, 2013 (New)

Cole crops are important as a group, particularly when all acreage of cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, and brussel sprouts are combined. Spring planted crops may have very different problems associated with them compared to fall crops. Integrated Pest Management (IPM) programs fill an important role in production of these crops and have enabled growers to improve quality and minimize input costs. IPM uses a combination of biological, cultural, physical, and chemical methods to reduce and/or manage pest populations. These strategies are employed in such a way as to minimize environmental risks, economic costs, and health hazards. Pests are "managed," but not necessarily eliminated, in order to reduce their negative impact on the crop.

PPFS-GEN-4: Landscape Sanitation

Amanda Sears, Nicole Gauthier | July 1, 2013 (New)

Diseases can become a significant problem in commercial and home landscape plantings (Figure 1a), resulting in premature leaf drop, dieback, decline, and even plant death. When diseases do occur, it is often presumed that fungicides are the most important and effective disease management tools available. However, a good sanitation program can help reduce the need for chemical controls and can improve the effectiveness of other practices for managing disease. This often-overlooked disease management tool reduces pathogen numbers and eliminates infective propagules that cause disease.

ID-52: What's Wrong with My Taxus?

Rick Durham, Cheryl Kaiser, Lee Townsend, Nicole Gauthier | June 5, 2013 (Major Revision)

Taxus (yew) is an evergreen shrub commonly found in Kentucky landscapes. Numerous conditions can cause these shrubs to exhibit yellowing and browning symptoms. While diseases and insect pests can result in damage, Taxus troubles are often the result of adverse growing conditions. Pinpointing the specific cause requires a thorough examination of the affected shrub, an investigation of the surrounding area, and knowledge of possible stress factors.

PPFS-OR-W-17: Leaf Scorch and Winter Drying of Woody Plants

Rick Durham, Cheryl Kaiser, Nicole Gauthier | June 1, 2013 (New)

Leaf scorch symptoms can develop whenever water needed for growth and health of plant foliage is insufficient. While symptoms are often due to unfavorable environmental conditions, leaf scorch can also result from an infectious disease. Symptoms, possible causes, and management of leaf scorch are discussed below.

ID-133: Vegetable Cultivars for Kentucky Gardens, 2013

Tim Coolong, Rick Durham, Terry Jones, Kenny Seebold, John Strang, Shawn Wright | May 6, 2013 (Major Revision)

Gardening makes sense! Growing your own vegetables makes you feel self-sufficient and provides fresh, healthful food. Your surplus crop can be frozen, canned, or stored in cool, dry locations. To assure gardening success, start by selecting suitable vegetable cultivars. Planting resistant or tolerant varieties is one of the most effective ways for the home gardener to avoid destructive vegetable diseases.

ID-214: Mulching with Large Round Bales between Plastic-covered Beds

Tim Coolong, Tim Stombaugh, John Wilhoit | April 26, 2013 (New)

Large round bales lend themselves very well to the application of mulching rows of vegetables because the bales can be unrolled to peel off layers that are about the right thickness for mulch. An innovative implement that offsets the bale so that it can be unrolled between the rows while the tractor straddles the row can make the practice of mulching with round bales considerably more efficient.