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Sp570 Drought-Tolerant Trees, Wayne K. Clatterbuck

Home Garden, Lawn, and Landscape

Late-season droughts are common in southeastern landscapes. Many trees are stressed by prolonged periods of hot, dry weather.

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, …

W220 Bamboo (Phyllostachys Spp.), The University Of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service

Home Garden, Lawn, and Landscape

Bamboo species have nearly a worldwide distribution, with Europe and Antarctica the only continents that do not have native bamboo species. Taxonomically, bamboo is classified in the grass family (Poacea) and is represented by more than 1,000 species and 91 genera. Taken together, bamboo is recognized as the fastest-growing woody, evergreen, perennial plant.

W231 English Ivy, The University Of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service

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No abstract provided.

W232 Mimosa, The University Of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service

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No abstract provided.

W233 Privet, The University Of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service

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No abstract provided.

Pb1158 Lawn Insects, The University Of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service

Home Garden, Lawn, and Landscape

Many insects and insect-like pests damage lawns and other turf. They cause the grass to turn brown and die, or they build unsightly mounds that may smother the grass.

Some pests infest the soil and attack the plant roots, some feed on the plants’ leaves and stems, while others suck juice from the plants.

Other insects and insect-like pests inhabit lawns, but do not damage them. The pests are annoying and some of them attack people.

These pests can be controlled with insecticides. The recommendations in this publication are applicable not only to lawns, but also to such places as …