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 […] …
Stewardship in Lawns, Gardens, and Landscapes
In Tennessee, we have a wide range of natural beauty, which include a diverse and valuable range of surface waters. We also have a growing population and expanding urban and suburban areas that can threaten these water resources, so residents are a critically important part of stewarding our soil and water resources. This section provides resources to assist citizens in designing and managing home landscapes in a way that supports soil health and high quality water resources.
Screen Plantings for TN Landscapes
Is your property in need of some privacy? Often we turn to plants to help create a ‘Green Fence,’ or screen planting. Living screens help to hide neighbors, utilities, or […] …
Stabilize Streambanks and Ditches with Live Stake Cuttings
Live stakes are cuttings from dormant woody vegetation that can be driven into wet soils of streambanks or shorelines for an easy and cost-effective way to revegetate a bare bank. […] …
Sustainable Landscaping Planning & Plant Selection
Viewing residential landscapes as part of a larger ecosystem with unique niches and growing conditions can help homeowners to make wise decisions when it comes to planning for and installing […] …
The Tennessee Vegetable Garden: Stewardship in Soil Management
Managing soil health and quality in the home garden involves more than just the proper application of fertilizer. Soil quality is a measure of the function of the soil to […] …
