Browsing by Author "Swanson, Lynnette"

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    Urban Water-Quality Management: Wildlife in the Home Pond Garden
    Swanson, Lynnette; Andruczyk, Mike; Fox, Laurie J.; French, Susan (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2020-09-02)
    Urban ponds and the kinds or wild life they attract, and how to balance them or rid undesired wild life. To deter undesirable wildlife: Increase the lawn/open area and keep the grass mowed short.; Decrease plant diversity – monoculture.; Eliminate brush, leaf, and debris piles.; Eliminate open water.; Build the pond with steep sides; Do not provide feeders or other food sources.; Increase human and dog activity.
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    Urban Water-Quality Management: Winterizing the Water Garden
    Swanson, 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.