BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES

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BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES
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BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES

• Integrated Pest Management
• Soils and Fertilizers
• Soil Testing
• Lawns and the Environment
• Weed Control

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Integrated Pest Management

• Diagnose problems
• Create a good offense
• Keep plants healthy
• Encourage natural enemies
• Monitor pests and plants
• Tolerate injury
• Reevaluate the program

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Soils and Fertilizers

• What is soil?
• Physical properties
• Structure
• Organic matter
• Water-holding capacity
• Improving soil
• Minimize compaction
• Drainage
• Incorporate organic material

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Soil Testing

• Why soil test?
• Accuracy of the test
• Tools and containers
• Normal test
• Problem soil test
• Technique
• Completed sample

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Lawns and the Environment

• Fertilizer facts
• Nitrogen guide for lawns
• Fertilizer rates
• Control erosion
• Watering guide
• Mowing guide
• Pest control

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Integrated Weed Management

• Whats a weed?
• Whats the problem?
• Weed characteristics
• IWM in turf
• IWM in landscape plantings
• IWM in annual beds
• Use of mulches