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Slacker's guide to a great lawn Published: Mon, May 14, 2012 Americans love their lawns, but not the work needed to keep them lush. In fact, just 7 percent of adults prefer working on their lawn to other chores and activities, according to a Consumer Reports survey. Sixty-two percent said they'd rather cook, one third said they'd rather visit their in-laws, and nearly... Read More
Oklahoma City ends even-odd water use rotation plan Published: Thu, Aug 11, 2011 Oklahoma City officials announced Thursday that the city has ended the mandatory odd/even watering rotation program but they continue to encourage voluntary outdoor watering conservation. City officials thanked "residents and businesses that were instrumental in helping everyone maintain adequate water... Read More
Grains offer flavor, nutrition, beauty in garden Updated: Tue, Dec 28, 2010 Whole grains are cheap, low-maintenance grasses that produce edible seeds you can cook up raw, grind into flour, make into brews, or add fresh to salads and casseroles. Read More
More gardeners opting for organic lawns Updated: Tue, May 4, 2010 Lush green. That's the way Jane Witmer describes the lawn around her Seattle house. But if you look closely, there's some moss and some clover. "Wildflowers are beginning to bloom pink in the grass," she said. The small imperfections are the price she pays for keeping her lawn organic. "It's better for... Read More
OSU researchers saying Bermuda is plant of future Updated: Mon, Sep 21, 2009 STILLWATER — At a party, Bermuda grass would be that loud-mouthed guest rooted to your sofa long after all the drinks are gone. But the fact that the grass — widely used in Oklahoma lawns — won't dry up or die off without a fight may make it a prime candidate to thrive in a world with rising temperatures,... Read More
The vision for biofuels Updated: Sun, Jul 9, 2006 As America searches for ways to become less dependent on oil and gas imported from unstable and often hostile nations, we find the answer requires many solutions. Chief among them is the production of biofuels, a source of energy produced from converting crops, crop residue and woody materials into... Read More
Oklahomans see physical benefits to working out in the garden Updated: Thu, Jul 6, 2006 Sharon Beasley likes to stay in shape, but “the thought of going to a gym bores me.” So the Newcastle woman, 59, gets her workout by working outside. There, she tends flowers on her acreage, pulls weeds and even loves to mow, preferring push-type, gas-powered machines to the self-propelled kind. “If I... Read More
Military trim Updated: Thu, Jun 15, 2006 Mowing a few lawns, trimming a few shrubs - it's the least we can do, Roger Jacobi thought. Jacobi, owner of Agrilawn, a lawn care service in Oklahoma City, is participating in Greencare for Troops, a nationwide project to provide free lawn service for families whose principal breadwinner is a member of the... Read More
No break from landscape care Updated: Thu, Jun 1, 2006 Please list tips for landscape care and maintenance in June. General landscape. Find someone to water plants in the house and garden while you're on vacation. Harvesting vegetables and mowing the lawn are musts and suggest that someone is home. Mulch ornamentals, vegetables and annuals to reduce soil crusting... Read More
Man shot in robbery attempt Updated: Wed, May 10, 2006 WARR ACRES - A lawn care worker was shot in the hand after he refused to give up his pickup and trailer to a would-be robber, Maj. Pete Markstone said Monday. The shooter got away, but not before stealing someone else's cell phone, Markstone said. The lawn care worker, Vincense Dewayne Williams, 33, of Boley had... Read More
Top five 9-hole courses Updated: Thu, May 6, 2004 Chandler Golf Course, Chandler: Just north of Chandler, this par-36 course is a pleasant surprise. Cobblestone Creek, Norman: All par 3s, but well-designed and easy to get around. Gil Morgan Golf Course, Wewoka: More than 3,200 yards long, this course gets good ratings. Pawhuska Golf and Country... Read More
Technical degrees can lead to careers outside the norm Updated: Sun, Nov 9, 2003 BACK to College Bound 2004 CSI. Veterinary technician. Turf grass management. Power transmission and distribution technology. Interpreter training. Though these are not the traditional 9-to-5 career choices, students are lining up to go to work in these nonconventional fields. Officials at Oklahoma State... Read More
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Gardening Q&A Updated: Thu, Jul 5, 2001 Q: How should I spot treat weeds in my landscape? A: Weeds are always with us. While we employ many methods of weed control, a few weeds seem to slip by and cause the bulk of our weed problems. Here are a few common weeds and some techniques and products to tame your weed beasts: Nutsedge: This perennial weed... Read More
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Gardening Q&A Updated: Thu, Jun 28, 2001 Q: What can I do to reduce disease problems in my fescue lawn? A: Dennis Martin, a turf grass specialist for the Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service, said June through the middle of September is the time to be on guard for Rhizoctonia blight and brown patch of tall fescue lawns in Oklahoma. Rhizoctonia fungi... Read More
Gardening Q&A Updated: Thu, May 10, 2001 Q: Should I start my Bermuda grass lawn now? A: May is a great time to establish Bermuda grass from seed, sod or sprigs. OSU Extension Fact Sheet 6419 covers lawn establishment in Oklahoma. The process begins by taking a pint of soil from the lawn to your county extension office for a basic soil test. The... Read More
Gardening Q&A Updated: Thu, Apr 26, 2001 Q: What should I be doing in my landscape? A: Here are a few suggestions: Control cedar-apple rust. When the orange jelly galls are visible on juniper (cedar) following a rain, begin treating apple and crabapple trees with a fungicide. Control powdery mildew disease with early detection and regular treatment.... Read More
Gardening Q&A Updated: Thu, Apr 12, 2001 Q: Please list some perennials and annuals that do well in moist conditions. A: The following is a list of flowering perennials, groundcovers, ornamental grasses, ferns and annuals that can tolerate wet soil conditions. The plants listed, except switch grass and canna, should be planted in locations with... Read More
Take steps for beautiful lawn Updated: Thu, Mar 29, 2001 As an unusually bitter Oklahoma winter begins to lift, armchair horticulturists are peering out their windows, watching as their sea of brown grass turns green again. Unfortunately, the path to a perfect lawn is never as easy as watching grass grow. Just ask a neighbor, and he will offer a horror story about his... Read More
Ornamental grasses create pleasing, varied visual effect Updated: Thu, Mar 29, 2001 Ornamental grasses are ideal container plants if you want big visual impact with little hassle. You can plant dramatic grasses in classic containers and instantly create graceful effects ranging from stately to natural, European to tropical. There are short, medium and tall grasses with green, red, copper, purple,... Read More
Gardening Q&A Updated: Thu, Mar 15, 2001 Q: What should I be doing in my landscape in March? A: There's a lot that should be done in March. Here's a few tips: For more information, check out the fact sheets at http://agweb.okstate.edu/pearl/ . Remove excessive thatch from warm-season lawns. Dethatching, if necessary, should precede crabgrass control... Read More
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