New grasses promise spring optimism for gardeners
Gardeners watch for new turfgrass cultivars ahead of spring with Kentucky bluegrass Adelphi Arboretum Baron Birka Bonnieblue Eenomundi F yiking Glade Majestic Merion Nugget Plush Sydsport Touchdown and perennial ryegrass Citation Derby Diplomat Manhattan Omega Pennfine Yorktown II Emerald creeping bent Highland colonial bent Sabre rough bluegrass Banner fescue Highlight fescue Koket fescue Ruby fescue. Breeders aim for low growth dense turf disease tolerance and better texture while passages discuss disease balance and care practices for vigorous lawns.
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Baron
Diplomat
Manhattan
Omega
Pennfine
Yorktown
Emerald
Birka
Sydsport
Alaska
Rutgers University
Holland
Lawn diseases warned after heavy winter rain
Homeowners face spring outbreaks of leaf spot and snow mold due to excess rain and snow. Researchers from C. M. Scott & Sons warn low spots and overgrown turf are most affected. Rake matted areas to restore air and sunlight. reseed severely damaged patches if needed. Leaf spot begins as small purple black leaf spots that turn yellow and brown.
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C. M. Scott & Sons
Bluegrasses Endure Harsh Weather In Trials At VPI
John KO Hall of Virginia Tech reports Adelphi Baron Georgetown Kenblue Merion Vantage Windsor bluegrasses showed above average drought resistance in trials amid an uncertain summer outlook. The 1977 drought stressed many regions, but some fine bluegrasses weathered conditions well.
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California
United States
John KO Hall
Virginia Holytechnic Institute
Virginia
Adelphi
Baron
Georgetown
Kenblue
Merion
Vantage
Windsor
Plaster Hole Repair and Finishes for Walls
Readers ask about repairing curtain rod holes in plaster walls and how methods differ from drywall repairs. Remove loose plaster, undercut edges, insert coarse metal screening, and patch with plaster then finish coats. seal and repaint stains. use Krack-Kote with glass fabric for small holes. rust stains on ceilings treated with sealer and latex paint. Formica tops cannot be painted. roofing options noted for exterior appearance.
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Copley News Service
Pauline
Cajon
Calif
The ama Guanaco: Largest New World Camel Family Member
The ama, a domestic guanaco variety, represents the largest member of the camel family in the Americas. This animal showcases the range and adaptation of camelids in the Western Hemisphere, highlighting its prominence among New World camelids.
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Americas
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