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    Woody 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...
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    ...and produces small flowers in the spring, summer, and fall. This factsheet instructs gardeners on the care of rosemary plants and provides two recipes that showcase the herb. (2 pages)...
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    ...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...
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    Cantaloupes and honeydew melons are vining crops that are grown during the warm season of Texas. This factsheet instructs gardeners on the care of cantaloupe and honeydew melon plants and...
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    ...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...
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    ...vectors of plant viruses, capable of transmitting viruses from one infected plant to other healthy plants. Integrated pest management (IPM) combines a variety of pest management techniques and strategies to...
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    ...plants grown in the traditional Native American vegetable technique call the Three Sisters. The other two plants in the Three Sisters are beans and squash, and each had its role...
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    Two-spotted spider mites are commonly found infesting many plants and crops, having been recorded on over 300 plant species. They feed on the undersides of leaves and can cause discoloration...
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