One of the first steps in siting a low-impact development facility is infiltration testing. Infiltration tests estimate the rate at which runoff will infiltrate, or pass through, native soil. An infiltration test, ...
For Oregon gardeners, May is a busy month. It's time to check soil temperatures, establish irrigation systems, and to start planting flowers and vegetables. Learn more in this guide.
Organic farming can be a challenge anywhere, but the obstacles encountered by Inland Pacific Northwest organic small grain farmers are unique. Their options for managing weeds and soil nutrients are few, and the ...
Louise Lorent, Diana Roberts, Ian C. Burke |
Jul 2016 |
Extension Catalog publicationPeer reviewed (Orange level)
Photo Credit: Kristina Blokhin - Adobe Stock (Cropped from original)
We suggest using March to plan out your vegetable garden for summer harvest and to get your lawn off to a solid start for the season. There are even some vegetables that can be planted once the soil reaches 40 degrees! Learn more in this guide.
A rain garden doesn't "grow" rain, but it does provide an attractive, effective way to manage runoff. Learn what it takes to make your own rain garden.
You can have a colorful and beautiful landscape while conserving water and saving time, energy and money. Learn innovative conservation techniques for water-wise gardening, or xeriscaping, in central Oregon. Full plant...
Soakage trenches are a space-saving way to manage runoff while preserving aesthetics at a site, but developers should plan for significant costs to build and maintain them. Learn more about how to use soakage trenches as part of the low-impact development toolbox.