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A problem weed: Controlling yellow nutsedge in lawns
This publication, formerly AY-19-W and updated in July 2021, describes the life cycle and identification of yellow nutsedge and recommends cultural and chemical management options for homeowners. A similar publication, T...
An Introduction to Trees of Indiana
This publication updates "Fifty Trees of Indiana," and is a field guide designed to identify common Indiana woodlot trees. It is a joint venture by the Purdue Department of Forestry and Natural Resources, Indiana 4-H You...
Cover crops in the home garden
Cover crops can improve soil quality and benefit the ecosystem. Farmers use cover crops extensively. This publication, by two Purdue University researchers, explains how home gardeners can benefit from the practice. Plan...
Defining Success: Urban Agriculturalists' Perspectives
This bulletin is the last in a three-part series presenting the survey findings that sought to capture how these farmers define what successful urban agriculture (UA) looks like and how these endeavors may enrich their l...
Diplodia Tip Blight of Two-Needle Pines
Diplodia tip blight is a common fungal disease of stressed conifers caused by the fungus Diplodia sapinea. Two-needled pines are most commonly infected, including Austrian or black pine, Mugo pine, ponderosa pine, red pi...
Economics of Tall Fescue Sod Production in the Midwest
This publication uses the Purdue Sod Financial Calculator to analyze the costs and returns associated with growing turf-type tall fescue. It helps sod growers understand capital needs as well as financial risks. Pairs wi...
Fine Fescues - Establishment of Fine Fescues
Two Purdue experts discuss recommended establishment practices of five fine fescue species/subspecies (strong creeping red fescue, slender creeping red fescue, Chewings fescue, hard fescue, and sheep fescue) that are oft...
Fine Fescues - Fine Fescues in Minimal to no-Mow Areas
Some fine fescues are used in minimal-to-no-mow naturalized areas. This publication, by experts at five universities, covers recommended establishment, management practices and subtle differences among five species/subsp...
Fine Fescues - Management of Fine Fescues
In this publication, part of a series, two Purdue experts address recommended management practices and differences among five fine fescue species: strong creeping red fescue, slender creeping red fescue, Chewings fescue,...
Fine Fescues - Recommended Fine Fescue Cultivars for Indiana Turf
Which cultivar should you choose? This publication, by two Purdue experts, looks at five fine fescue cultivars that have been evaluated for four or more years in Indiana or neighboring states. For more in this series, se...
Fine Fescues - Understanding the Differences
Five fine fescue taxa (strong creeping red fescue, slender creeping red fescue, Chewings fescue, hard fescue, and sheep fescue) are often grouped together and called "fine fescues." In this publication, part of a series,...
Early-flowering varieties of petunia may have different fertilizer needs than late-flowering varieties. However, fertilizer recommendations are usually not variety-specific. This fact sheet provides information on the op...
Historic Gardens Audio Tour: Corsham Court
England's Corsham Court is a masterful blend of 16th, 18th, and 19th century architectural styles that join with the landscape to create a place of extraordinary beauty. Designed for the student and garden enthusiast ali...
Historic Gardens Audio Tour: Hampton Court
England's Hampton Court Palace Gardens were first created during King Henry VIII's reign in the early 1500s, and was a model for royal estates across England. Designed for the student and garden enthusiast alike, this au...
Historic Gardens Audio Tour: Sissinghurst
England's Sissinghurst Castle Garden is a pleasing contrast of formal structure and informal plantings that provide year-round interest. Designed for the student and garden enthusiast alike, this audio tour combines prac...
Homeowner Conservation Practices to Protect Water Quality
Anyone who has a home with a yard can help protect and improve water quality. This publication offers practical advice about reducing impervious surfaces, select proper landscape plants, effective management of lawns, in...
This publication discusses the differences between hotbed and cold frame structures for growing out-of-season plants including the recommended dimensions, operating procedures, and the fall and winter uses for both. A ...
Introduction to Rain Garden Design
A rain garden is a green infrastructure project that can improve the quality of stormwater, minimize pollution, and enhance biodiversity and pollinator habitat. Purdue, Iowa State and Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant researche...
Maintenance Calendar for Fine Fescue Lawns
Five fine fescue taxa (strong creeping red fescue, slender creeping red fescue, Chewings fescue, hard fescue, and sheep fescue) are often grouped together and called "fine fescues." In this publication, part of a series,...
Managing Yard Waste: Clippings and Composting
Discusses how gardeners can help address the growing landfill problem by reducing yard waste (leaving grass clippings on lawns) and by recycling yard waste through composting. Explains the ingredients of compost and ho...
Marketing of Low-Input Turfgrass in the Northern US
Using data from a web-based survey of sod buyers, Purdue researchers investigate marketing opportunities and barriers for fine fescue and tall fescue sod. Their conclusions include the importance of the role that sod gro...
A great companion reference book to the Shrubs of Indiana CD, the book Native Trees of the Midwest is a definitive guide to identifying trees in Indiana and surrounding states. Descri...
This publication discusses plant layering, a method by which new plants are started from existing ones. Six common types of layering are explored. They include air, simple, tip, trench, serpentine, and mound. Proper eq...
Opportunities and Challenges for Indiana's Urban Agriculturalists
This bulletin, the second in a three-part series, presents the findings of the survey areas which sought to capture greater insight into UA production practices, the most pressing challenges facing UA, the issue areas pr...
Phytophthora Diseases in Ornamentals
Phytophthora diseases are among the most serious problems of ornamental plants in nurseries, greenhouses and in the landscape. These 'water mold' pathogens affect hundreds of types of plants, including annuals, perennial...
Possum in the Pawpaw Tree: A Seasonal Guide to Midwestern Gardening (Paperback)
Inspired by actual gardeners' inquiries, each chapter deals with such down-to-earth subjects as when to start seeds, why plants might fail to bloom, pruning techniques, identifying and controlling common pests, home f...
As the definitive identification guide to the shrubs and woody vines of Indiana, this book also provides coverage of 90% of the species to be found in surrounding Midwestern US states. As well as covering indigenous spec...
Shrubs of Indiana / Native Trees of the Midwest - Combo Package
This combo includes a book and CD.
Indiana is home to more than 100 species of shrubs that are native to the state and the Midwest. This publication was inspired by the work of pioneer botanist Charles Deam.
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This publication provides a general guide to taking care of indoor plants, landscape and fruit trees, lawns, flowers, vegetables, and small fruit during the spring months. ...
This publication discusses the selection of seeds, containers, and soil mixes. Directions for seeding, transplanting, thinning, and moving plants are given. A table guide to sowing vegetable and annual flower seeds in ...
This publication discusses the summer calendar for indoor plants and activities, woody landscape plants and fruit trees, lawns, flowers, vegetables and small fruits. ...
Symptoms and Signs for Plant Problem Diagnosis - An Illustrated Glossary
Pests, pathogens and abiotic disorders cause a variety of problems in plants but how do you describe them? This full-color, illustrated guide will help users learn the language of plant problem diagnosis by defining the ...
The Complete Plant Selection Guide for Landscape Design
In this paperback, 750-page book, the author has created a quick and easy-to-use reference guide for choosing plant material for landscape designs. This reference manual includes comprehensive lists with search criteria ...
Turfgrass Management: Sedge Control for Turf Professionals
This publication, formerly AY-338-W and updated in July 2021, describes the life cycle and identification of yellow nutsedge, and recommends cultural and chemical management options in cool- and warm-season turf for prof...
Weed Control for the Garden and Landscape
This publication discusses precautions, label clearance, walks, patios, drives, and vegetable gardens. Tables are included listing the non-selective and selective weed killers, vegetables, fruits and nuts, flowering an...
This publication is a general guide to taking care of indoor, yard, and garden plants during the winter months. ...
