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G96-1310 Ornamental Grasses In Nebraska Landscapes (Revised May 1999), Don Steinegger, John C. Fech, Dale T. Lindgren, Anne Streich
G96-1310 Ornamental Grasses In Nebraska Landscapes (Revised May 1999), Don Steinegger, John C. Fech, Dale T. Lindgren, Anne Streich
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
This NebGuide discusses the selection of and care for ornamental grasses.
Although grasses are an important component of Great Plains flora, Midwesterners have only recently incorporated them into landscape plantings. Many homeowners are acquiring plants such as ornamental grasses because they tolerate or even benefit from lower application rates of nitrogen and pesticides. Ornamental grasses tolerate drought, wetness, and fluctuating winter temperatures. They are resistant to most diseases and insect pests and require minimum inputs of fertilizer. Because of these characteristics they are useful to gardeners interested in a low-input or sustainable landscape.
G96-1302 Managing Varroa In The Midwest, Marion D. Ellis, Frederick P. Baxendale
G96-1302 Managing Varroa In The Midwest, Marion D. Ellis, Frederick P. Baxendale
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
There are important regional differences in varroa population dynamics and control. This NebGuide offers recommendations on varroa management for beekeepers in the Midwest.
Varroa management has become an essential aspect of successful beekeeping since the mite was first discovered in the United States in 1987. Unlike most parasites which coexist with their host, varroa eventually destroy honey bee colonies of European descent. A good understanding of this important bee parasite is essential for successful beekeeping.
Nf96-302 Pillbugs And Sowbugs, David L. Keith, Frederick P. Baxendale
Nf96-302 Pillbugs And Sowbugs, David L. Keith, Frederick P. Baxendale
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
This NebFact has information on pillbugs and sowbugs.
Nf96-303 Millipedes And Centipedes, David L. Keith, Frederick P. Baxendale
Nf96-303 Millipedes And Centipedes, David L. Keith, Frederick P. Baxendale
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
This NebFact has information on millipedes and centipedes.
G96-1308 Management Of Eastern Redcedar On Grasslands, John Ortmann, James L. Stubbendieck, George Pfeiffer, Robert A. Masters, Walter H. Schacht
G96-1308 Management Of Eastern Redcedar On Grasslands, John Ortmann, James L. Stubbendieck, George Pfeiffer, Robert A. Masters, Walter H. Schacht
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
Developing an integrated control program including prescribed burning, herbicides, and cutting may be the best way to control eastern redcedar in Nebraska, according to recent research. Eastern redcedar is a serious threat to grassland productivity. Some control methods may be too expensive to use on grasslands, but in many cases, an integrated approach combining fire with more intensive follow-up methods will provide reasonable control at an acceptable cost.