New and Revised Lawn and Garden Publications May 2010

This email lists new and revised EDIS publications that have been released to the public in May 2010. They are now available on the World Wide Web at http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu. This mailing only includes publications in the Lawn & Garden program area. Please see separate mailings for publications in other program areas.

FOR234/FR296 How to Identify a Tree

FOR234, a 22-page illustrated fact sheet by Michael G. Andreu, Erin M. Givens, and Melissa H. Friedman, guides readers through the process of identifying a tree. Includes references and a tree identification sheet. Published by the UF School of Forest Resources and Conservation, April 2010.

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fr296

 

HS1170 Nonchemical Weed Control for Home Landscapes and Gardens

HS1170, a 3-page fact sheet by Andrew MacRae and Marina D’Abreau, lists some of the most common options for nonchemical weed control and descriptions of their pros and cons. Published by the UF Department of Horticultural Sciences, April 2010.

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/hs1170

 

HS1177 Homeowner Considerations Prior to Selecting a Weed Control Product

HS1177, a 3-page fact sheet by Andrew W. MacRae and Marina D’Abreau, coaches homeowners to consider weed type and location in the landscape in selecting a herbicide as part of an effective weed management program. Published by the UF Department of Horticultural Sciences, May 2010.

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/hs1177  

 

HS1179 Homeowner Detection of and Recommendations for Mitigating Redbay Ambrosia Beetle-Laurel Wilt Disease on Redbay and Avocado Trees in the Home Landscape

HS1179, a 4-page illustrated fact sheet by Jonathan H. Crane and Jason A. Smith, provides homeowners with an update on redbay ambrosia beetle-laurel wilt disease in Florida, how the beetle and pathogen are spread, symptoms of infestations, and recommendations for homeowners. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Horticultural Sciences, May 2010.

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/hs1179   

 

WEC284/UW329 Conservation Subdivision: Construction Phase – Native Landscaping Palette

WEC284, a 9-page illustrated fact sheet by Mark Hostetler and Martin B. Main, discusses the importance of emphasizing native plants when selecting a landscape palette. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, May 2010.

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/uw284