In streamside or riparian areas, choosing the right plants and where to plant them depends on location in relation to the streambed. There are three zones that dictate the kinds of plants that can be grown.
Winegrape production in the Pacific Northwest has expanded into areas where low winter temperatures periodically cause cane damage or death. Canes can be protected from freeze damage by burying them or covering them...
Clive Kaiser, Patricia A. Skinkis, Mercy Olmstead |
Mar 2008 |
Extension Catalog publicationPeer reviewed (Orange level)
Photo: Lynn Ketchum, OSU EESC (Cropped from original)
Plants native to the Northwest are well adapted to conditions near streams where the groundwater table is shallow enough to interact with plant roots. Here's a guide to selecting plants for areas near streams.
Fall and winter flowers add cheer in the Pacific Northwest's rainy season. Flowering shrubs are also a boost to pollinators, providing nectar and pollen when little is available. Learn what shrubs and trees to plant now to brighten your garden in the months to come.
Neil Bell, Heather Stoven, Andony Melathopoulos |
Mar 2020 |
Extension Catalog publicationPeer reviewed (Orange level)
Mature cattle grazing in pastures with rapidly growing grass are sometimes afflicted with a disease called grass tetany. The cause is a lack of magnesium in the grass. Here's what to look for and how to treat it.