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Slugs are Snails Too
Posted on Dec. 21, 2023 / Invasive Species, Nursery, Plant Pests / Subscribe 0
Slugs and snails are common nursery and garden pests with voracious appetites. Unlike our native snails which feed on fungus and detritus, invasive pest species will munch down on plants leaving behind a gooey slime trail and damaged leaves.
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Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle (CRB) management options for Landscape and Nurseries in Hawaii
Posted on Dec. 15, 2023 / Invasive Species, Nursery, Plant Pests, Arboriculture / Subscribe 0
A summary ofthe current control methods available for Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle (CRB) management in landscape and nursery settings in Hawaii, including recent results from Oahu County Extension trials.
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Utilizing Compost and Plant-Based Mulch to Enhance Soil and Plant Health
Posted on Dec. 12, 2023 / Fertilizer , Soil / Subscribe 0
The addition of organic matter to soil has many positive effects that ultimately contribute to healthy plants and landscapes. This article discuss the benefits of compost and plant-based mulches.
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Pig Proof Turf for Hawaii’s Commercial and Residential Landscapes.
Posted on Dec. 12, 2023 / Plant Pests / Subscribe 0
Feral pigs are destructive agents for Hawaiian turf grass in both commercial and residential landscapes.
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Irrigation Technology
Posted on Dec. 12, 2023 / Irrigation / Subscribe 0
Irrigation technology has evolved over the years to be more efficient and environmentally sustainable. New technologies include weather-based irrigation controllers, efficient spray nozzles and rain collection systems.
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How easy or difficult are these 30 plants to maintain once out-planted in the Hawaii lowland environment?
Posted on Dec. 11, 2023 / Native Species, Nursery, Arboriculture / Subscribe 0
In an effort to develop a list of "easy to maintain" trees and shrubs in Hawaii for planting in urban and wildland-urban-interface areas, the " Pacific Fire Exchange " is conducting a survey among professionals.
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Rain Sensors: Types, Uses and Maintenance
Posted on Dec. 11, 2023 / Irrigation / Subscribe 0
The rain sensors available in the market today have evolved over time. There are three main types of rain sensors: water collecting basin, electric conductivity, and hydroscopic disk. This article will describe each sensor type and maintenance needs.
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Proposal for a New Coconut Standard
Posted on Dec. 11, 2023 / Invasive Species, Nursery, Plant Pests, Arboriculture / Subscribe 0
La au niu (Cocus nucifera), or coconut palm, has woven its way through Hawaiian and local culture with its many uses. CRB issues and a new specification standard is proposed in this article.
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Irrigating a Dryland Soil Carbon Sponge
Posted on Dec. 11, 2023 / Irrigation / Subscribe 0
Habitat restoration irrigation demands a different approach to agriculture and landscaping. This irrigation plan is based on local rainfall targets.
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