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Hardscapes for sustainable landscapes : patios, decks, walkways, and driveways
Most residential landscapes include a combination of hardscapes
(patios, decks, walkways, and driveways) and ornamental plants. As you
think about the design, construction, and maintenance of your landscape,
consider how sustainable each component is and how it could be modified to be more sustainable.Published May 2001. Reviewed January 2014. Facts and recommendations in this publication may no longer be valid. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalo
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Designing and installing a new landscape
A water-efficient landscape begins with a plan. If you are familiar with the principles of landscape design, you might want
to draw your own plan. Another option is to hire a professional to help with this critical step. In any
event, think about who will use your landscape (adults, children, pets), how the landscape will be
used (formal entertaining or informally), and what existing elements you want to keep.Published May 2001. November 2015 revised as EM 9125. Facts and recommendations in this publication may no longer be valid. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalo
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Preventing plant disease in your garden and landscape
Many garden and landscape plants
are susceptible to one or more plant
diseases. Diseases can reduce the yield
of fruit and vegetable crops and disfigure
ornamental trees, shrubs, and
flowers.Published August 2000. Facts and recommendations in this publication may no longer be valid. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalo
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Plant selection for sustainable landscapes
A sustainable landscape is more than exterior decoration. By using less water, fertilizer, and pesticides than a traditional
landscape, it has minimal impact on the environment. Thus, it is both aesthetically pleasing and environmentally sound.
Creating a sustainable landscape means working toward a thoughtful balance between resources used and results
gained. Generally, a sustainable landscape also is low‑maintenance.Published May 2001. Facts and recommendations in this publication may no longer be valid. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalo
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Basic design concepts for sustainable landscapes
A sustainable landscape is more than the conscious arrangement of outdoor space for human enjoyment and satisfaction. It is a landscape that uses minimal water, fertilizers, pesticides, labor, and building
materials. Creating a sustainable landscape means working toward a
thoughtful balance between resources used—both in construction and maintenance—and results gained.Published May 2001. Reviewed December 2013. Facts and recommendations in this publication may no longer be valid. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalo
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Landscape and lawn care
Landscapes are a valuable part of residential properties. Maintaining your landscape is important for
property values as well as aesthetic reasons. When water supplies are restricted, you can keep your
landscape healthy by developing watering priorities, applying water efficiently, and modifying your
maintenance practices.Published May 2001. November 2015 revised as EM 9125. Facts and recommendations in this publication may no longer be valid. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalo
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Maintaining a healthy lawn in western Oregon
The typical home lawn is an evolving ecosystem that gets more complex each year. At first, it consists of one or two grass species found in a typical seed mix (e.g., Kentucky bluegrass and perennial ryegrass). Over time, it evolves to three or four species that were not part of the original seed mix but are well adapted to western Oregon’s environment. This mix of new species is referred to as a “climax lawn.” Climax lawns generally consist of bentgrasses (highland, colonial, and creeping) and bluegrasses (annual and roughstalk). The conversion to a climax lawn is a natural process, and the end result is a lawn adapted to your growing environment.Published January 2000. A more recent revision exists. Facts and recommendations in this publication may no longer be valid. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalo
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An introduction to being a Master Gardener volunteer
The Oregon State University Extension Service Master Gardener Program is a voluntary educational
program designed to meet the community’s gardening needs. This publication provides an introduction to the program and the Master Gardener position.Published January 2010. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalogKeywords: volunteer, plant clinic, pest control, gardeningKeywords: volunteer, plant clinic, pest control, gardenin
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Plant materials for landscaping : a list of plants for the Pacific Northwest
Published January 1999. Facts and recommendations in this publication may no longer be valid. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalo
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Growing your own
A publication containing advice on a wide range of gardening topics, including composting, container gardens, fall/winter gardens, fertilizing, insect pests, plant diseases, planting guidelines, raised beds, site selection, slugs, soil improvement, tilling, warm-season crops, watering, and weeds. Includes regional tips for various parts of Oregon.Published April 2011. Replaces GROW. Facts and recommendations in this publication may no longer be valid. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalogKeywords: soil preparation, gardening, pest control, Oregon, vegetable