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MASTER GARDENER: July 5
July 10, 2020
By Jeanne Yeoman, Nebraska Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Jul 6, 2020 Here is the weekly crop of Master Gardener tips from Nebraska Extension in the Panhandle, relevant to local lawn and garden issues in the High Plains and consistent with research-based recommendations. Summer lawn care: You can have a healthier lawn this summer by following these tips: Mow high. Set your mower on the highest setting. This will help shade out weeds and retain soil moisture.
Read MoreONE GARDENER TO ANOTHER: Maintaining healthy lawns with fertilization
July 10, 2020
Kipp Irland For The News Courier This week’s question comes from reader Ed G., who asks, “How do I get a lush, green lawn like my neighbor, who uses a lawn company?” If you think the grass is always greener on the other side, then you may need to fertilize your lawn. Knowing the baseline soil nutrient levels and the nutritional needs of turfgrass are essential for producing not just a green lawn, but a strong one.
Read MoreKeeping lawns green and rivers clean: A relaxed approach to yard work
July 10, 2020
By KEVIN STRAUSS Cannon River Watershed Partnership Jul 6, 2020 Updated Jul 8, 2020
Read MoreAlgae Blooms Prompt Advisory at Falmouth's Deep Pond
July 10, 2020
The Falmouth Board of Health warned residents of blue-green algae in Deep Pond after testing found high levels of blooms, which can be toxic to humans and animals. After two weeks, the pond was re-tested and was deemed safe as of Wednesday. By CARRIE GENTILE Jul 2, 2020
Read MoreNew fertilizer ban goes into effect in Alachua County
July 10, 2020
By AJ Willy Published: Jul. 2, 2020 at 6:45 PM EDT GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Starting July 1, residents in Alachua county are not allowed to use fertilizer on their lawn. In order to keep certain nutrients out of our water, alachua county has decided to place a new ban on fertilizers.
Read MoreToxic Algae Blooms Are On the Rise, Fueled by Climate Change, Pollution
June 30, 2020
Scientists, public officials and citizens must work together to protect our shared waters. By Sonya Dyhrman June 29, 2020
Read MoreAlgae bloom again
June 29, 2020
BY KELLY LOPEZ The swirls of green algae are difficult to ignore and even more courageous to dive into. Summer has officially arrived and with it comes what has become an annual algae bloom in Canyon Lake. Those who live around the lake, and especially those in East Bay, are scratching their heads again as to what causes the unsightly bloom and how can it be prevented and remedied.
Read MorePros offer tips to keep your lawn and garden party ready
June 29, 2020
Bob Moulesong Times Correspondent As summer settles in our thoughts turn to the backyard, always a sanctuary but more so as the coronavirus pandemic highlights stay-at-home activities. But being a homebody doesn’t have to be drab, expensive or uneventful. Aesthetics When preparing the backyard for entertaining, appearance ranks high.
Read MoreThe secret to mowing a perfect lawn
June 29, 2020
Lance Ellis | EastIdahoNews.com: In the Garden | Published at 5:18 pm, June 28, 2020 One of the most mundane jobs in the world is mowing your lawn. You get into the habit of doing it on a certain day, get it done, it looks nice, and then you’re happy it’s over with and behind you. But like anything, there are better ways to do it and to make the end product better.
Read MoreBefore genetically modified mosquitoes are released, we need a better EPA
June 22, 2020
If risks are being assessed, it is largely happening behind closed doors between technology developers and EPA employees. By Natalie Kofler and Jennifer KuzmaUpdated June 22, 2020, 3:00 a.m. While the attention of the American public has rightfully been focused on the COVID-19 pandemic, its associated racial disparities, and broader issues of structural racism, the US government made a serious public health decision — one that could affect our health and our environment for generations to come.
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