Herbicide refers to a product that is used to control weeds. Herbicides can be chemicals specifically formulated to control weeds or they can be other products typically used for other applications (salt, vinegar). It is important for landscape managers, gardeners, and those who work with gardeners and homeowners to be aware of the safety and […] …
Insects, Diseases, and Weed Management
Identification of pests and pathogens along with appropriate control are some of the most common questions from residents. This section will provide resources to help identify issues in your lawn, garden and landscape as well as control and prevention practices to avoid the challenges the next time.
Soil Solarization in Tennessee
Soil solarization is a pesticide-free way to control several of the plant pathogens, weeds, nematodes, and insects in garden soil. Solarization involves covering the soil with plastic to heat it up to temperatures (around 120-130F) that will reduce pests. Often several weeks are needed for solarization and the best results will be in hot summers […] …
Sustainable Management of Soil-Borne Diseases
Plant disease requires a pathogen susceptible host, and a favorable environment. All of the methods gardeners use to control diseases focus on one or more of these factors. While many commonly used disease control methods and sprays focus on the pathogen itself, that can be difficult when diseases are present in the soil. Gardeners can […] …
