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- Air PollutionAppleton, Bonnie Lee, 1948-2012; Koci, Joel; Harris, Roger; Sevebeck, Kathryn P.; Alleman, Dawn; Swanson, Lynette (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2009-05-01)This publication reviews the major phytotoxic air pollutants, in decreasing order of severity, they include oxidants, sulfur dioxide, and particulates. Topics also include the connection between weather and air pollution and a section on diagnosing air pollution damage to trees.
- ScreeningAppleton, Bonnie Lee, 1948-2012; Baine, Elizabeth; Harris, Roger; Sevebeck, Kathryn P.; Alleman, Dawn; Swanson, Lynette (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2009-05-01)Before selecting trees for screening, first determine the screen's purpose, whether functional or environmental. Screening can be used to define an area, modify or hide a view, create privacy, block wind, dust, salt and snow, control noise, filter light, and direct traffic flow.
- Trees for Hot SitesAppleton, Bonnie Lee, 1948-2012; Trump Rudiger, Eva Lynn; Harris, Roger; Sevebeck, Kathryn P.; Alleman, Dawn; Swanson, Lynette (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2009-05-01)Hot landscape sites require special consideration before trees are planted. Trees can survive, and even thrive, in hot sites if the site is prepared correctly, if heat-tolerant species are selected, and if the trees are properly maintained. A variety of different locations and situations qualify as hot landscape sites
- Trees for Landscape Containers and PlantersAppleton, Bonnie Lee, 1948-2012; Jeavons, Reed; Harris, Roger; Sevebeck, Kathryn P.; Alleman, Dawn; Swanson, Lynette (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2009-05-01)Consider several factors when selecting containers and trees including environmental influences, container and planter design, substrate type, and tree characteristics.
- Urban water-quality management : wildlife in the home pond gardenSwanson, Lynette; Andruczyk, Mike; Fox, Laurie J.; French, Sue (Sue C.) (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2009-05-01)Small home pond gardens support aquatic plants and attract a variety of wildlife, however, an overabundance of wildlife can become a burden. This publication explains ways to minimize adverse impacts from fish, birds, insects, reptiles, amphibians, wild mammals, and pets.
- 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: Wildlife in the Home Pond GardenSwanson, Lynette; Andruczyk, Mike; Fox, Laurie J.; French, Sue (Sue C.); Close, David (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2016-03-19)Notes the types of wildlife that may attracted to a home pond, and discusses management issues for deterring species that may be undesirable at the pond and environs.
- The walnut tree : allelopathic effects and tolerant plantsAppleton, Bonnie Lee, 1948-2012; Berrier, Roger; Harris, Roger; Alleman, Dawn; Swanson, Lynette (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2000)
- The Walnut Tree: Allelopathic Effects and Tolerant PlantsAppleton, Bonnie Lee, 1948-2012; Berrier, Roger; Harris, Roger; Alleman, Dawn; Swanson, Lynette (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2009-05-01)Allelopathy involves a plant's secretion of biochemical materials into the environment to inhibit germination or growth of surrounding vegetation. Juglone is one of many plant-produced chemicals that can harm other plants in a process known as allelopathy. This publication covers the black walnut tree and methods and practices to reduce allelopathic effects.
- Wet and Dry SitesAppleton, Bonnie Lee, 1948-2012; Epelman, Galina; Kilburne, Katherine; Harris, Roger; Sevebeck, Kathryn P.; Alleman, Dawn; Swanson, Lynette (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2009-05-01)Some trees can survive over a wide range of climatic and soil conditions, whereas others are very site specific. Both wet and dry sites present establishment and growth challenges, making selection of the right tree for the right site very important.
- Wet and Dry SitesAppleton, Bonnie Lee, 1948-2012; Epelman, Galina; Kilburne, Katherine; Harris, Roger; Sevebeck, Kathryn P.; Alleman, Dawn; Swanson, Lynette (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2000)
- 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.