Importance of trees in urban life and health
The article outlines how trees cool air, filter pollutants, provide shade, reduce energy use, and enhance property values. Citing research from a University of Delaware study by Dr. Roger Ulrich, it notes patients with views of greenery recover faster and with less medication. ASCA highlights arborists’ role in valuing and preserving trees, urging professional care and listing contact details.
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Beane
University of Delaware
Roger Ulrich
Iery
ASCA
America
The Weeder's Guide Lawn Mowing Tips
The drought is easing across the country with widespread soil moisture yielding greener lawns. Dr. James Watson advises mowing adjustments, from early lower cuts to higher final heights, clippings management, mulching versus bagging, and safe, efficient mowing practices for summer conditions.
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U.S. Department of Agriculture
James Watson
Toro
Soil and water conservation at home program offered
Soil scientists warn that soil and water resources decline with cultivation. Pennsylvania soils show reduced permeability by 25 to 75 percent based on soil type and practices. Penn State offers a 3 course correspondence program on this topic with a free catalog from the Independent Learning department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Penn State University
Department of Independent Learning
A. Mitchell
University Park
Minirhizotron cameras reveal root growth in drought crops
U S Department of Agriculture scientists use a portable minirhizotron video system to watch root development in soil. In Lubbock Texas ARS researchers study cotton and other crops to measure root orientation and drought resilience, with field tests across multiple states and countries.
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U.S. Department of Agriculture
Dan R. Upchurch
Mr. Upchurch
ARS
Lubbock
Texas
ARS Agricultural Research Center
Beltsville
Upchurch
Georgia
Mlinois
Minnesota
North Dakota
Virginia
Arkansas
California
Florida
Michigan
England
Australia
South Africa
Germany
Charles Rush
Texas A&m University
Wide rows boost harvest with minimal work in Iowa garden
Lois Allen of Pierson grows on three foot wide wide-row beds to cut weeds and conserve moisture. Her garden features lush peas beans lettuce and tomatoes with sheltering tall corn and a mural on a nearby shed. She raises soil with compost and manure and uses crop rotation to discourage pests.
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Iowa
Lois Allen
Pierson
Ms. Allen
Planting strategies from Lois Allen garden guide
Lois Allen advocates three foot wide beds with reachable middle paths and shares concrete methods. She shows beans, onions, leaf lettuce, carrots and radishes, head lettuce, tomatoes with posts and wire cylinders, and water-filled cans for irrigation. She also outlines vine crops, sweet corn spacing, and tiller access, distributed by Los Angeles Times Syndicate.
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Lois Allen
Ms. Allen
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