Rutgers Cooperative Extension: Deer Damage Control in the Vineyard ...

A healthy lawn prevents pollution from soil erosion and provides an enjoyable and pleasant setting for your home landscape. Whether your lawn interests include low-input maintenance, enhanced pest ...

Native plants are defined as naturally occurring species of the site, ecosystem, or region in question prior to Euro-American settlement of North America. Native plants are not a result of human ...

Tomatoes need at least 8 hours of direct sun each day. The area should be well-drained, and free from the competition of tree and shrub roots. If possible, plant tomatoes in an area where tomatoes, ...

Crabgrass (Digitaria spp.) is a true annual in the northeastern United States (Figure 1). Seeds germinate in the spring and seedlings grow rapidly throughout the summer as a warm-season (C 4) plant.

The groundhog is a large ground-dwelling rodent commonly found throughout eastern North America and much of Canada. Known by several common names such as whistlepig, land beaver, and woodchuck ...

Pruning is the selective removal of specific plant parts for the benefit of the whole plant. Some reasons to prune are to train a plant, maintain plant health, improve the quality of flowers, fruits ...

Ultra-Niche Crops are defined as exceptionally high-value crops that can provide a significant source of income to the farmer while using minimal land area. High tunnel winter lettuce production ...

Botanically, rhododendrons and azaleas belong to the same genus, Rhododendron, and are affected by the same problems. These plants require well-drained, light, acidic soil and need adequate moisture ...

An attractive lawn with minimum maintenance problems begins with proper site preparation. The initial investment should be considered over the many years that a correctly established and maintained ...

Carpet beetles are common pests found in homes. They are responsible for more damage to carpets, rugs, and other woolens than clothes moths (Figure 1). Four species of carpet beetles are commonly ...

Stephen Garrison, Professor Emeritus, Rutgers New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station Jennifer Matthews, Senior Program Coordinator, Agriculture and Natural Resources, Cumberland County Meredith ...