White clover is a common weed in Tennessee home lawns that is a perennial and broadleaf. Many clover species can be found in warm and cool season turfgrasses, but white […] …
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.
Safety of Herbicides Compared to other Commonly Used Chemicals
Concern over herbicide safety has led to an increased use of “home remedies” “natural” control methods. Many of these products when used improperly can be very harmful. This publication outlines […] …
Safety of Herbicides Compared to Other Commonly Used Chemicals
Herbicides are products to control weeds. They can be synthetic chemicals or natural products (salt, vinegar). Whether natural or synthetic, gardeners and homeowners should be aware of the benefits and […] …
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 […] …
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 […] …
