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Dothistroma Needle Blight and Garden Recovery Tips
The article explains a fungal disease called Dothistroma needle blight common on Austrian and ponderosa pines. It details winter survival in infected needles, spore spread during rain, late summer visibility, and signs like yellow to red bands on needles. It covers control timings in May and June, spray options, and importance of coverage, plus removing fallen diseased needles. It also discusses garden recovery after heavy rains, hail, and wind, with guidance on drainage, tilling, and plant care. It touches site specific weed management research by Kansas State University to reduce herbicide use through variable rate spraying, noting costs and equipment.
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