weed control
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Weeds are the number one pest for agricultural production. The development of the herbicide 2,4-D in the 1940s simultaneously reduced the need for physical labor and increased crop yields. Fast-forward to today, and 2,4-D is still a staple for controlling broadleaf weeds, but many other herbicides are available for agricultural and home lawn and landscape…
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In the past couple of weeks, I’ve noticed an eruption of weeds in juniper ground cover plantings around the county. I saw this same issue last year, too, beginning in March. Ground covers are generally used as a low maintenance means to control weeds, sometimes in areas that are difficult to access. Creeping junipers (Juniperus…
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Identification is the first step in controlling unwanted plants in cultivated spaces. We can narrow the options down with some simple classifications: season (summer or winter) and type (broadleaf or grass/grass-like). Let’s look at some of the common winter weeds out there now.
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Of all the pests that trouble plants, weeds cause the most economic damage. While many gardeners want to get away from chemicals, we seem to be conditioned to battle pests with some sort of spray. So we get lots of calls here at the Extension office from people looking for a spray that will provide…
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