Weeds compete with commercial crops for nutrients, water, and light. Competition from weeds is particularly important in container crops due to the crops’ limited root volume. Weeds also harbor insects, disease organisms, and vertebrate pests. Marketable nursery crops must be free of weed,
insect, and pathogen pests.
Published May 1975. 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
Published December 1960. 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
The effects of artificial shading and aspect on the performance of 1-0 container-grown Douglas-fir seedlings were evaluated 1 year after outplanting on four different aspects in southwest Oregon. The test areas, all characterized by steep slopes and shallow, skeletal soils with a surface mantle of loose rock and logging slash,...
This project is for 4-H members who are familiar with many of the basic practices of container gardening. It compares different ways of doing things to see which is best for your location and situation. In this project you can try different gardening practices, different varieties of flowers and vegetables,...
The primary objective in the Container Gardening project is to contribute to the development of 4-H members. Each part of the program attempts to meet some of the diverse and complex needs of youth and adults. Container gardening activities encourage active experiences which will:
• Create interest in and appreciation...