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- Gardening and Your Health: Carpal Tunnel SyndromeAlleman, Dawn; Appleton, Bonnie Lee, 1948-2012; Close, David; Gilland, Traci; McDaniel, Alan, 1948-; Predny, Mary Lorraine; Relf, Diane (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2017-06-05)Discusses ways of handling garden tools to lessen problems related to carpal tunnel syndrome.
- Trees and Shrubs that Tolerate Saline Soils and Salt Spray DriftAppleton, Bonnie Lee, 1948-2012; Greene, Vickie; Smith, Aileen; French, Sue (Sue C.); Kane, Brian; Fox, Laurie J.; Downing, Adam K.; Gilland, Traci (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2009-05-01)Sites with saline soils, and those that are exposed to coastal salt spray or paving de-icing materials, present challenges to landscapers and homeowners. This publication helps homeowners meet those challenges.
- Urban Water-Quality Management. Purchasing Aquatic PlantsFrench, Sue (Sue C.); Fox, Laurie J.; Andruczyk, Mike; Gilland, Traci; Swanson, Lynette (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2009-05-01)Aquatic plants are essential for a healthy and environmentally balanced water garden. Whether you are installing a new water feature or renovating an existing one, proper plant selection is critical. The following steps will help you select and purchase aquatic plants.
- Urban Water-Quality Management. Rain Garden PlantsFrench, Sue (Sue C.); Fox, Laurie J.; Andruczyk, Mike; Gilland, Traci; Swanson, Lynette (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2009-05-01)A rain garden is a landscaped area specially designed to collect rainfall and storm-water runoff. The plants and soil in the rain garden clean pollutants from the water as it seeps into the ground and evaporates back into the atmosphere. For a rain garden to work, plants must be selected, installed, and maintained properly.
- Urban Water-Quality Management. Winterizing the Water GardenSwanson, Lynette; Fox, Laurie J.; Andruczyk, Mike; French, Sue (Sue C.); Gilland, Traci (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2009-05-01)Preparation for the winter months is especially important for the survival of both the aquatic plants and the wildlife in and around the pond. Prepare the pond for the winter months by managing the plants, cleaning the pond, and monitoring the water conditions.
- Urban Water-Quality Management: What is a Watershed?Gilland, Traci; Fox, Laurie J.; Andruczyk, Mike; French, Sue (Sue C.); Swanson, Lynette (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2005-09-01)There are nine major watersheds in Virginia. This publication defines "watershed," explains why they are important, how humans impact them, and what you can do to protect water quality.
- Urban Water-Quality Management: Winterizing the Water GardenSwanson, Lynnette; Fox, Laurie J.; Andruczyk, Mike; French, Susan; Gilland, Traci; Close, David (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2020-09-04)Fall is the time to take action. Prepare the pond for the winter months by managing the plants, cleaning the pond, and monitoring the water conditions. If treated properly, many aquatic plants and wildlife can survive in the water garden for years.
- What Is A Watershed?Gilland, Traci; Fox, Laurie J.; Andruczyk, Mike; French, Sue (Sue C.); Swanson, Lynette (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2009-05-01)There are nine major watersheds in Virginia. This publication defines "watershed," explains why they are important, how humans impact them, and what you can do to protect water quality.