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Pb1576 Selecting Fescues, The University Of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service
Pb1576 Selecting Fescues, The University Of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service
Home Garden, Lawn, and Landscape
Four fescue species are maintained as lawngrasses in Tennessee. Originally from Europe, these perennial, cool-season lawngrasses are an integral part of many Tennessee landscapes. They grow best in deep, well-drained soils at air temperatures from 60 to 75 F. High temperatures and drought often slow their rate of growth during late spring and summer. Species and varieties may vary in color, leaf texture, stand density, disease resistance and tolerance of shade, high temperature and drought. Tall fescue (Festuca arundinacea) is adapted to a wide range of soil and climatic conditions. This medium- to coarse-textured lawngrass tolerates high temperatures, …
Pb1621-Best Management Practices For Planting Ornamental Plants, The University Of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service
Pb1621-Best Management Practices For Planting Ornamental Plants, The University Of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service
Home Garden, Lawn, and Landscape
While spring is a popular planting season, fall may be the best time to plant. Fall planting can help woody ornamental plants survive in the landscape. In fall, plant shoots need fewer nutrients because winter dormancy is approaching. In fall too, carbohydrate plant “food” is produced in leaves and moves to roots, which helps plant growth and survival. Importantly, roots continue to grow until soil temperatures drop below 45-50 F (7-10 C). It is extremely important to water when planting in fall because October and November are usually very dry months with little rainfall. But fallplanted plants also will not …
Pb1621-S-Prácticas Gerenciales Óptimas Para La Plantación De Plantas Ornamentales, The University Of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service
Pb1621-S-Prácticas Gerenciales Óptimas Para La Plantación De Plantas Ornamentales, The University Of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service
Home Garden, Lawn, and Landscape
Aunque la primavera es una época popular para plantar, el otoño puede ser la mejor época para hacerlo. La plantación en otoño puede ayudar a que las plantas ornamentales leñosas sobrevivan en el jardín. En otoño, los brotes necesitan menos nutrientes porque se está acercando el estado latente del invierno. También, en otoño, los carbohidratos que sirven como “comida” para la planta, son transportados de las hojas, donde fueron producidos, a las raíces. Esto ayuda al crecimiento y supervivencia de la planta. Las raíces continúan creciendo hasta que la temperatura del suelo baje a más de 45°-50° F (de 7°-10° …
Sp307-B-Planting Fruit Trees, The University Of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service
Sp307-B-Planting Fruit Trees, The University Of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service
Home Garden, Lawn, and Landscape
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Sp284-C-Planting Blackberries And Raspberries In Home Gardens, The University Of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service
Sp284-C-Planting Blackberries And Raspberries In Home Gardens, The University Of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service
Home Garden, Lawn, and Landscape
Blackberries and raspberries (brambles) are a commonly planted small fruit in home gardens. They have vigorous growth, are seldom injured by spring frost and consistently produce high-quality fruit. The fruit is used for jams, jellies, pies and as a fresh fruit. Because of their vigorous growth, brambles should be planted in an area where they can be contained. They lend themselves as effective screens along property lines in landscapes. A reduction in the availability of wild berries make these fruits even more popular in home plantings. By choosing different types of brambles, you can harvest fresh fruit five to six …
Sp284-D-Planting Blueberries In Home Gardens, The University Of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service
Sp284-D-Planting Blueberries In Home Gardens, The University Of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service
Home Garden, Lawn, and Landscape
Blueberries are a popular small-fruited plant in Tennessee. The fruit can be eaten fresh or used in jams, preserves, pies, with ice cream and in blueberry muffins and pancakes. Once established, plants are not difficult to maintain. Establishment, however, can be laborious. Plants can be easily grown in existing home landscapes and provide fruit while adding beauty to the landscape. Birds are usually the most troublesome pest after plants begin to fruit. After planting, the first good fruit yield will generally occur after three to five years. However, the length of time to fruiting will vary with the age of …