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Southwest Utah Turfgrass Management Calendar, Kelly Kopp, Candace Schaible, Mark Nelson, Steven J. Price

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This is a calendar for turfgrass management for southwest Utah and includes guidelines for seeding, overseeding, sodding, fertilization, mowing, aeration, weed control, and irrigation.

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Landscaping For Season Long Color, Jaydee Gunnell, Sheriden M. Hansen, Linden Greenhalgh, Holly Christley

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This fact sheet describes plants that can give landscapes color all season long with blooms in spring, summer, fall and winter interests. It includes a listing of trees, shrubs, perennials, vines, ground covers, bulbs, and ornamental grasses.

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10 Low-Water Perennials Ideal For Water-Efficient Landscapes In Eagle Mountain, Utah, Adrea Wheaton, Larry Rupp, Michael Caron

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This brochure describes 10 low-water perennials to help homeowners of Eagle Mountain select landscape plants that will be successful in this area.

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10 Low-Water Ornamental Grasses Ideal For Water-Efficient Landscapes In Eagle Mountain, Utah, Adrea Wheaton, Larry Rupp, Michael Caron

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This brochure describes 10 low-water ornamental grasses to help homeowners of Eagle Mountain select landscape plants that will be successful in this area.

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Landscape Plants For Eagle Mountain, Utah, Adrea Wheaton, Larry Rupp, Michael Caron

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The purpose of this fact sheet is to help homeowners of Eagle Mountain select landscape plants that will be successful in this area while also requiring less water. With proper plant selection and efficient irrigation, residents will be able to maintain beautiful landscapes while using less water.

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10 Low-Water Shrubs Ideal For Water-Efficient Landscapes In Eagle Mountain, Utah, Adrea Wheaton, Larry Rupp, Michael Caron

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This brochure describes 10 low-water shrubs to help homeowners of Eagle Mountain select landscape plants that will be successful in this area.

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Landscaping In Dry Shade - 15 Great Landscape Plants For Dry Shady Areas, Helen Muntz, Larry Rupp

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This fact sheet describes 15 plants that perform well in dry shade areas, and includes photos..

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Fabulous Tulips In Springtime, Linden Greenhalgh, Holly Christley

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This fact sheet describes tulips, including their classification, recommended varieties, how to grow them, and problems.

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Northern Utah Turfgrass Management Calendar, Kelly Kopp, Michael Caron, Helen Muntz, Jaydee Gunnell

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This is a calendar for turfgrass management for northern Utah and includes guidelines for seeding, overseeding, sodding, fertilization, mowing, aeration, weed control, and irrigation.

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St. George, Utah, Turfgrass Management Calendar, Kelly Kopp, Rick Heflebower, Steven J. Price

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This is a calendar for turfgrass management for St. George, Utah, and includes guidelines for seeding, overseeding, sodding, fertilization, mowing, aeration, weed control, and irrigation.

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Southeast Utah Turfgrass Management Calendar, Kelly Kopp, Michael Johnson, Steven J. Price

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This is a calendar for turfgrass management for southeast Utah and includes guidelines for seeding, overseeding, sodding, fertilization, mowing, aeration, weed control, and irrigation.

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Red Yucca (Hesperaloe Parvifolia) Use In Utah, Michael Caron, Taun Beddes

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This fact sheet describes Red yucca and its use in the landscape, including planting, care, and maintenance, varieties, and diseases and pests.

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Weed Control Options For Residential Lawns In Utah, Taun Beddes, Kelly Kopp, Ralph Whitesides, Jaydee Gunnell, Michael Caron

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An important aspect of landscape maintenance includes suppressing lawn weeds, including broadleaf and grassy forms, which may disrupt the uniformity of turf. Weed prevention through proper turf establishment and maintenance is the best practical approach for long-term weed control, and is less expensive than controlling weeds later. This fact sheet discusses using best management practices such as proper mowing height along with irrigation and nutrient management, and In certain situations, herbicides.

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Ornamental Grasses In The Landscape, A Guide For The Intermountain West, Jaydee Gunnell, Jerry L. Goodspeed, Richard M. Anderson

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This publication illustrates basic identifying structures and features of grasses in general, as well as key taxonomic characteristics that horticulturists use in classifying the different species. It also covers how to use ornamental grasses in landscape settings and highlights some of the commonly grown ornamental species that are adapted to the Intermountain West.

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Goosberries In The Garden, Tiffany Maughan, Brent Black

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This fact sheet describes gooseberries, recommended varieties, how to grow them, nutrition, pests and diseases, and uses.

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Using Fruit Trees And Berries To Create An Edible Landscape In Utah, Laura Wright, Brent Black

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This fact sheet describes how to use fruit trees and berries in your landscape to maximize space and minimize water use, and to grow produce in the process.

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Water-Wise Landscaping: Practical Turfgrass Areas, Kelly Kopp, Paul Johnson

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Of the seven guiding principles of water-wise landscaping (a.k.a. Xeriscaping™), the most controversial involves the use of turfgrass in the landscape. At times it has seemed that water-wise landscaping might not allow for the use of turfgrasses at all.

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Using Mulches In Utah Landscapes And Gardens, Rich Koenig, Kitt Farrell-Poe Phd, Bruce Miller

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This publication discusses the use of mulches in Utah landscapes including benefits and application information.

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Planting Landscape Trees, Michael R. Kuhns, Margaret Shao

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Trees and shrubs are valuable additions to most property, providing beauty, wind protection, shade, wildlife habitat, visual screening, and other benefi ts. Unfortunately, many landscape trees are not properly planted or cared-for.

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Prince's Plume In The Landscape, Heidi Kratsch, Graham Hunter

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Curl-Leaf Mountain Mahogany In The Landscape, Heidi Kratsch, Graham Hunter

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Water Wise Plants For Utah Landscapes, Wade Bitner, Rick Heflebower, Larry Sagers

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In order to better market the water wise plants available in many Utah nurseries and garden centers, and to assist consumers in identifying these plants, a program to recognize desirable low water use species has been developed.

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Efficient Irrigation Of Trees And Shrubs, Teresa A. Cerny, Michael R. Kuhns, Kelly L. Kopp, Mike Johnson

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In Utah, urban landscape irrigation accounts for 50-75% of the annual municipal water use, and much of it is applied in excess of the plant’s needs. This excess is a tremendous resource waste and the overspray causes substantial damage to hardscape (i.e., decks, patios, fountains, decorative concrete, etc.). Scheduling irrigation according to landscape plant water needs can reduce excess water use. In addition to conserving water, proper irrigation can encourage deeper root growth and healthier, more drought tolerant landscapes.

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Landscaping: Exterior Design Revamp Time, Dennis Hinkamp

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Turfgrass Weed Control, Usu Extension

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Weeds in the lawn are one of the more noticeable pests of the landscape. They not only detract from the aesthetic value of the home, but also waste water and fertilizer, harbor insects, and reduce the overall health of the lawn. There are a number of cultural and mechanical practices to reduce weed populations. In severe and difficult cases, herbicides can be used to control some weeds.

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Pruning Landscape Trees: An Overview, Michael R. Kuhns

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This fact sheet describes why, when, and how to prune branches from landscape trees. It describes where to make pruning cuts to avoid stubs and flush-cuts, and describes why wound dressings.

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Species Ratings For Landscape Tree Appraisal In Utah, Michael R. Kuhns

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This fact sheet establishes species ratings to be used by tree appraisal experts with the trunk formula method for appraising the monetary value of trees in Utah.

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Landscape And Garden Weed Control, Steven Dewey, Dan Drost, Larry Rupp, Larry Sagers

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Weeds around the home are a general or injury. Often a veterinarian is needed to nuisance, mar the natural beauty of a landscape, remove the seeds. and decrease the value or marketability of Weeds cost Utah farmers millions of dollars residential properties. Weeds ruin lawns, each year in damage to both crops and livestock. gardens, and flowerbeds. Some weeds even grow The consumer pays more for food because of through blacktop. Weeds may cause hayfever, be these losses. a fire hazard, and harbor insects or diseases. Much of the damage caused by weeds They cause flat tires, puncture bare feet, …

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Water-Wise Landscaping, Terry Keane

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Land use, like a pendulum, has swung from sparse land settlements of Native Americans, with a reverence for nature, to sprawling developments of western settlers. The settlers’ intent was to “tame” the harsh western elements. The result was the introduction of soggy green English landscapes to the West

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Southwest Utah Turfgrass Management Calendar, Kelly Kopp, Candace Schaible, Mark Nelson, Steven J. Price

All Current Publications

Landscaping For Season Long Color, Jaydee Gunnell, Sheriden M. Hansen, Linden Greenhalgh, Holly Christley

All Current Publications

10 Low-Water Perennials Ideal For Water-Efficient Landscapes In Eagle Mountain, Utah, Adrea Wheaton, Larry Rupp, Michael Caron

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10 Low-Water Ornamental Grasses Ideal For Water-Efficient Landscapes In Eagle Mountain, Utah, Adrea Wheaton, Larry Rupp, Michael Caron

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Landscape Plants For Eagle Mountain, Utah, Adrea Wheaton, Larry Rupp, Michael Caron

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10 Low-Water Shrubs Ideal For Water-Efficient Landscapes In Eagle Mountain, Utah, Adrea Wheaton, Larry Rupp, Michael Caron

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Landscaping In Dry Shade - 15 Great Landscape Plants For Dry Shady Areas, Helen Muntz, Larry Rupp

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Fabulous Tulips In Springtime, Linden Greenhalgh, Holly Christley

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Northern Utah Turfgrass Management Calendar, Kelly Kopp, Michael Caron, Helen Muntz, Jaydee Gunnell

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St. George, Utah, Turfgrass Management Calendar, Kelly Kopp, Rick Heflebower, Steven J. Price

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Southeast Utah Turfgrass Management Calendar, Kelly Kopp, Michael Johnson, Steven J. Price

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Red Yucca (Hesperaloe Parvifolia) Use In Utah, Michael Caron, Taun Beddes

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Weed Control Options For Residential Lawns In Utah, Taun Beddes, Kelly Kopp, Ralph Whitesides, Jaydee Gunnell, Michael Caron

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Ornamental Grasses In The Landscape, A Guide For The Intermountain West, Jaydee Gunnell, Jerry L. Goodspeed, Richard M. Anderson

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Goosberries In The Garden, Tiffany Maughan, Brent Black

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Using Fruit Trees And Berries To Create An Edible Landscape In Utah, Laura Wright, Brent Black

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Water-Wise Landscaping: Practical Turfgrass Areas, Kelly Kopp, Paul Johnson

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Using Mulches In Utah Landscapes And Gardens, Rich Koenig, Kitt Farrell-Poe Phd, Bruce Miller

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Planting Landscape Trees, Michael R. Kuhns, Margaret Shao

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Prince's Plume In The Landscape, Heidi Kratsch, Graham Hunter

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Curl-Leaf Mountain Mahogany In The Landscape, Heidi Kratsch, Graham Hunter

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Water Wise Plants For Utah Landscapes, Wade Bitner, Rick Heflebower, Larry Sagers

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Efficient Irrigation Of Trees And Shrubs, Teresa A. Cerny, Michael R. Kuhns, Kelly L. Kopp, Mike Johnson

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Landscaping: Exterior Design Revamp Time, Dennis Hinkamp

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Turfgrass Weed Control, Usu Extension

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Pruning Landscape Trees: An Overview, Michael R. Kuhns

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Species Ratings For Landscape Tree Appraisal In Utah, Michael R. Kuhns

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Landscape And Garden Weed Control, Steven Dewey, Dan Drost, Larry Rupp, Larry Sagers

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Water-Wise Landscaping, Terry Keane

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