Rhododendrons and blueberries are popular
plants in home gardens in western Oregon and
Washington. Both are easy to grow in most
gardens, but problems with growth can occur if
the soil is not sufficiently acidic. Even in the
naturally acidic soil west of the Cascade Mountains,
soil often is not...
Published September 1967. 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/catalog
Although many people enjoy deer, these animals can be destructive to gardens, orchards, and landscaped areas. Deer damage to ornamental plants is associated with a variety of factors including increasing numbers of deer, human population shifts to rural and suburban areas, and landowners prohibiting deer hunting.
Published September 1965. 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/catalog
Plants need an adequate level of nutrients to thrive. This publication will help you ensure that your plants receive ample
levels of all nutrients for optimum yield, quality, and aesthetic value.
Oregon is a gardener’s dream. Our varied climates and mild conditions allow us to showcase a wide variety of plants from around the world. In fact, nursery crops are Oregon’s number one agricultural commodity.
Unfortunately, a few plants used in gardens and landscapes cause serious
ecological harm by ‘jumping the...
Species selection is a complex process that forage producers and land managers face. Accurate tools and educational materials are needed to help make the decision process easier. Crop simulation models are one tool that could be utilized to predict yield and potential financial return of various species. Two crop simulation...
A wide variety of materials are sold as mulches and used in landscapes. This publication discusses mulching woody ornamentals (trees and shrubs) with organic materials. It covers the reasons for mulching, how to apply mulch, and how to maintain its beneficial effects over time. The information is presented in a...
Index selection provides an efficient means of conducting selection on multiple traits by combining information on economic value,
heritability, and the genetic and phenotypic correlations between traits to improve overall merit. The use of this method in forestry has been hampered by the lack of knowledge of the relative importance...