Search results for: “rainwater harvesting”

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    This publication explains what happens to rainwater in a watershed and discusses practices that can help prevent excess runoff, avoid erosion, increase forage or plant production, and protect water quality....
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    Stormwater or retention ponds are a typical sight in many urban areas and are frequently found scattered about in subdivisions as a means to manage rainwater and prevent flooding. During...
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    Producers can benefit their operations as well as the environment by installing structures that collect, control, and transport rainwater from roofs. If not managed well, this rainwater can cause flooding,...
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    ...the water cycle, the concept of watersheds, the effects of land cover and management on the path of rainwater, and ways to decrease rainwater runoff and promote infiltration. (18 Pages)...
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    ...water through the water cycle The concept of watersheds, The effects of land cover and Management on the path of rainwater Ways to decrease rainwater runoff Promote infiltration (18 Pages)...
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    The flax grown in Texas produces oil for a variety of uses. This publication covers flax production from seedbed preparation through pest control, harvesting and marketing. The important flax diseases...
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    You can use this introductory wheel and recipe booklet to learn the basics of growing, harvesting, cooking with, and preserving 10 common herbs: basil, bay, chives, cilantro, mint, oregano, parsley,...
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    ...offers information on selecting the most suitable variety of bermudagrass; preparing the land; planting seed, sprigs, stolons, or tops; renovating bermudagrass fields; and managing and harvesting the crop. (5 Pages)...
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    ...many varieties and colors, including both standard types and plump ones crowded into their pods, known as crowders. This factsheet offers tips for growing and harvesting Southern peas. (2 pages)...