This publication is a guide for protecting, conserving, selecting, maintaining, removing, and replacing trees on development sites in the Pacific Northwest.
This book is published as both an interactive app designed for tablet devices and as a downloadable pdf. Both versions cover basic information on choosing a planting site, selecting the right species for the ...
Home landscaping is an important part of a community's resistance to wildfire. Learn what plants can help you create an attractive environment and reduce the risk of fire.
Amy Jo Detweiler, Stephen Fitzgerald, Ariel Cowan, Neil Bell, Thomas Stokely |
Oct 2023 |
Extension Catalog publicationPeer reviewed (Orange level)
Discusses three major types of madrone diseases--foliage, branch dieback and trunk canker, and root--and ways to minimize and manage. Discusses insect pests of madrone: fall webworm, western tent caterpillar, aphids, and leaf miners. Color photos. Sources of further information.
Gives basic facts about a serious plant disease called Sudden Oak Death, caused by the pathogen Phytophthora ramorum. Describes risk of disease to forest health and to commercial nursery industry. Shows disease ...
Selecting roses for landscape use may seem like an impossible task, but with a few key elements in mind, you can select a rose or a group of roses to complement your new or current landscape.
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 |
Jun 2023 |
Extension Catalog publicationPeer reviewed (Orange level)
There are many ways to control clothes moths, including sanitary, structural, and chemical methods. This broad approach is known as Integrated Pest Management. If you use mothballs, there are some things you should know to keep you, your family, and your pets safe.
Wood shingles and shakes can provide years of service if properly installed and maintained. Learn what kinds of wood make the best roofing material; how to protect against fungus, moss and lichen; and how to clean your roof.
Jeff Morrell, Jed Cappellazzi, Jay W. Pscheidt |
Mar 2024 |
Extension Catalog publicationPeer reviewed (Orange level)