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A Guide to Deciduous Tree Knowledge
F-436, (Revised) January 1997, Reviewed and reprinted May 1998
Ronald C. Smith, Extension Horticulturist and Turfgrass Specialist
Dale E. Herman, Professor, Department of Plant Sciences
Introduction
Deciduous Trees Are Divided Into Four Large Groups
A. Leaves Simple and Opposite
B. Leaves Simple and Alternate: Long and Narrow
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Common Insect Pests
of Trees and Shrubs
in North Dakota
E-296 (Revised), October 1995
Phillip Glogoza, Extension Entomologist
Common Pests with Piercing-Sucking Mouthparts
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Deciduous Tree Diseases
PP-697 (Revised), November 1995
R.W. Stack, Professor of Plant Pathology
H.A. Lamey, Extension Plant Pathologist
Parasitic Diseases of Widespread Occurrence
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North Dakota State University
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PP-789, Reviewed September 1997
Robert W. Stack, Professor, Department of Plant Pathology
James A. Walla, Research Associate, Department of Plant Pathology
H. Arthur Lamey, Extension Plant Pathologist
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North Dakota State University
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Dutch Elm Disease
PP-324 (Revised)
Robert W. Stack , Professor Plant Pathology
Dean K. McBride , Extension Entomologist
H. Arthur Lamey , Extension Plant Pathologist
Introduction
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Fertilizing Trees
H-1035, March 1992 (Reviewed and reprinted April 1996)
Ronald C. Smith
Horticulturist and Turfgrass Specialist
David DeCock
Cass County Horticulturist
Rich Hill
Grand Forks County Horticulturist
Fertilizer applications are used during the growing season to improve the health and appearance of trees. Most deciduous trees should be fertilized once every one to two years. Evergreens may be fertilized i ...
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Lawn Diseases
PP-950 (ND), Reviewed July 1996
AG FO-3386 (MN)
H. Arthur Lamey, Extension Plant Pathologist, North Dakota State University
Cynthia L. Ash, Assistant Extension Specialist, University of Minnesota
Ward C. Stienstra, Extension Plant Pathologist, University of Minnesota
Patch disease symptoms in a lawn. Note the circular pattern and sunken appearance. (POL)
Leaf Spot and Melting Out
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North Dakota State University
NDSU Extension Service
Lawn Pests in North Dakota
E-904 (Revised), April 1997
Phillip Glogoza, Extension Entomologist
Even the most beautiful lawns can be troubled by pests. To maintain a healthy lawn, homeowners and lawn care professionals must be able to recognize the symptoms of pest damage and be able to identify the pest and understand its life cycle in order to apply appropriate and effective controls. This circular discusses the life histor ...
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Many native prairie grasses are tall and Indian grass is 3 to 5 feet tall. Plant in full sun and enjoy the gold and reddish seed heads in the fall. Give it plenty of room to spread. Deer do not eat the grasses, but cattle find this one delicious
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Organic Lawn Care Guide: For a Vital, Healthy, Safe, and Living Yard
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April 1998
Organic lawn and garden care is a safe, effective and responsible alternative to the use of pesticides, herbicides and commercial fertilizers, all which may pose a threat to human and environmental well-being. Advanced organic products can be combined with traditional techniques to support truly healthy, vibrantly gr ...
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LEAFLET NO: 601
Revised 6/94 - Author Reviewed 4/97
PLANTING TECHNIQUES FOR TREES AND SHRUBS
M. A. "KIM" POWELL
Extension Horticultural Specialist
Department of HorticulturalScience
North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service
North Carolina State University
A properly planted tree or shrub will be more tolerant of adverse conditions and require much less management than one planted incorrectly. Planting technique impacts water quality as it minimizes water, fertilizer and pesticide us ...
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North Dakota State University
NDSU Extension Service
Planting Trees and Shrubs
H-531 (Revised), December 1993 (Reviewed and reprinted May 1998)
Ronald C. Smith, Extension Horticulturist
Dale E. Herman, Professor of Horticulture, Agricultural Experiment Station
For more pride and enjoyment in a well-landscaped yard, plan carefully before buying and planting nursery stock. A scale drawing of your yard will provide a basic plan that you can use for many years. Trees and shrubs ar ...
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North Dakota State University
NDSU Extension Service
Power Line Compatible Tree and Shrub Selections
H-1104, March 1996
Ronald C. Smith, NDSU Extension Horticulturist
Everyone loves large, stately, picturesque trees, but the nicest species can become a problem if planted under, or too near, overhead power lines. Eventually they will need severe pruning, which, even in the hands of experts, can lead to disfigurement. Ultimately, the trees are removed and conspicuous space is l ...
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If only we could capture the beauty of autumn and hold it to our hearts all winter long.
One of the spectacular features of fall is the wonderful coloring of tree leaves. The more curious among us might wonder just how do leaves develop color in the fall?
The purpose of plant leaves is to harness the sun's energy to f ...
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North Dakota State University
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Pruning Trees and Shrubs
H-1036, March 1992 (Reviewed and reprinted November 2001)
Ronald C. Smith, Horticulturist and Turfgrass Specialist
Dave DeCock, Cass County Horticulturist
Pruning is necessary if the value and quality of the trees and shrubs in the landscape are to be maintained. The main reasons for pruning are removal of dead, diseased or injured branches; to improve the form, shape or size; to rejuvenate older pl ...
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Sidewalks and Trees
How many times have you gone for a walk and noticed sidewalks cracked or heaved out of place because of tree roots? Unfortunately this problem is all too common. Not only are the damaged sidewalks a potential accident for pedestrians, correcting the situation can be damaging to the tree. Prevention is the best possible way to avoid having to deal with problem tree root systems. When root problems develop, root pruning may be necessary. Root pruning, however, ...
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Skunk Management
Contact: Diane Relf, Extension Specialist, Environmental Horticulture
August 1996
Spring is the season when many gardeners and homeowners start thinking about managing skunk problems. Jim Parkhurst, Assistant Professor of Wildlife at Virginia Tech, offers a few suggestions. First, it helps to have some idea as to why skunks are coming into your yard and what they are doing, aside from "digging up the lawn." In most instances, skunks are seeking, and obviously have fou ...
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From the December 1996 issue:
The nature of cones
Pick up a pine cone and let the mysteries hidden by the shingle-like scales unfold.
Anita Carpenter
Pine cones enter our lives in many ways -- as decorated wreaths, in floral displays and crafted into holiday ornaments. We suspend them as bird feeders packed with peanut butter or suet coated with seeds. We kick them along forest paths and cuss when they litter our lawn or get chewed up in the mower. We watch red squirrels sh ...
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Transplanting
Trees and Shrubs
F-1147, July 1998
Marcus Jackson, Extension Forester, North Dakota State University
Bob Harsel, Forest Resource Management Specialist, North Dakota Forest Service
Lorin Fornes, Forest Technician, North Dakota Forest Service
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