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- Publication...Watermelons are a member of the cucurbit family, along with squash, cucumbers, and pumpkins. This factsheet instructs gardeners on the care of watermelon plants and provides two recipes that showcase...
- PublicationPlanting techniques for native seeds differ from those used for conventional agricultural crops. This publication explains the proper planting rate, conditions, equipment, and planting methods for native plants. (3 pages)...
- Publication...for the tasty potatoes. Sweet potatoes require a warm climate for growth and are extremely heat tolerant. This factsheet instructs gardeners on the care of sweet potato plants and provides...
- PublicationAphids often called "plant lice" can be a problem in Texas landscapes by feeding on agricultural and horticultural crops. This publication discusses the identification and lifecycle, damage to plants, common...
- PublicationFasciation is a rare phenomenon in more than 100 plants, including roses. It does no lasting harm and some plants are highly prized for the unique characteristics fasciation causes. This...
- PublicationThe Texas Plant Disease Handbook serves as a historical and general reference guide of potential plant health issues affecting crops, flowers, trees, turfgrass and other plants. Developed by Texas A&M...
- PublicationBlackberry plants are excellent additions to Texas home gardens. They can be grown easily in small areas, they tolerate the high temperatures of Texas summers, and they bear abundant fruit...
- Publication...range of host plants, but the ones that are considered pests may feed on and damage many vegetable and field crops, greenhouse and nursery crops, and house plants. (8 pages)....
- PublicationWoody plants are vital to most Texas rangelands. However, if left uncontrolled, they can interfere with livestock and wildlife. This Brush Busters publication discusses how to control various types of...
- Publication...the commercial turf, lawn care, or landscaping industries. Publication Outline Characteristics of Grassbur Germination and adaptations of grassbur Preemergent Control Strategies to control grassbur in turf before plants can get...