Garden weed control tips from Journal’s Spring guidance
Garden News advises careful weed treatment as dandelions and broadleaf weeds appear with spring. It recommends safe herbicide blends 2,4-D MCPP and dicamba and explains crabgrass preventers must be timed with soil temps around 60 degrees and after reseeded lawns are mowed.
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Lawn Institute
Selecting onions to suit climate and taste
A compact guide explains long and short day onion varieties and their daylight needs. It covers Yellow Bermuda and Excel as good short day types, fall planting windows, bulb development, and soil and watering tips. Garlic shallots leeks and chives are related flavor options with simple start methods and storage notes.
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Bermuda
Millipedes Invade Homes As Spring Arrives
Extension entomologist William F. Lyon of Ohio State University notes millipedes move into basements and first floors in spring. They live outdoors in damp leaf litter and mulch, grow half an inch to an inch, and curl when disturbed. Remove damp organic matter and treat around foundations with approved insecticides for control.
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William F. Lyon
Ohio State University
Lyon
Farm Market Hotline Set In Columbus Ohio
The Ohio Agricultural Marketing Association’s farm markets division launches a Farm Market Hotline to help producers find markets and marketers locate scarce produce. A one time $15 fee applies. hotline number is 614 225 8795.
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Columbus, Ohio
Ohio Agricultural Marketing Association
Overseeding a Lawn: Proper Prep and Seed Choices
David P. Martin of Ohio State University urges thorough prep before overseeding. Till or dethatch to loosen surface soil, choose seed matching existing grass such as Kentucky bluegrass or tall fescue, avoid low cost mixes with annual ryegrass, and overseed in early spring or fall with modest fertilizer and adequate moisture.
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David P. Martin
Ohio State University
Martin
Ohio
Gardening hazards and tetanus advice for spring and summer
Dr David Goldfinger warns gardeners to inoculate against tetanus when working with soil and animal fertilizers. Combined Insurance cautions gloves to prevent skin infections. seek medical advice if injuries occur from gardening.
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David Goldfinger
Combined Insurance Co. of America
Claims Department
Combined
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