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This article discusses when to prune popular flowering shrubs and methods of pruning.

Peony flowers have richness unlike any others. Home gardeners can create an exquisite and long-lasting display by understanding the types of peonies available and the proper planting requirements.

The monarch butterfly is known for its long migration journey to Mexico. You can help support monarch populations by adding host plants and nectar sources to your garden.

How do you know if that clearance plant is a bargain or a waste of money? Follow these steps to assure that your bargain purchase will survive the winter and thrive next spring.

A hedgerow provides a haven for wildlife and can beautifully screen your property. Find tips, techniques, and plant lists for creating a home hedgerow in this article.

Searching for a shrub that can perform one or a multitude of functions in your yard? Spicebush might be the shrub you have been looking for.

Learn about plants that offer benefits in many ways and in all seasons.

Knowledge about allelopathic plants and those sensitive to their compounds helps gardens succeed.

High soil moisture content increases risk of soil compaction during corn silage harvest, calling on farmers to make soil resistant compaction better and avoid or repair if needed.

The last forage cutting for the year is not only important as a livestock feed, but it also sets the stage for winter survivability and spring green-up for these stands.

Fall forage management is important for overwintering cool-season perennials in both hay and pasture systems and to promote healthy spring growth.

90+ workshops to help you manage your workforce.

A description and history of West Nile encephalitis, how it is transmitted, and how poultry is affected in Pennsylvania.

One of my favorite native trees from back in my forestry days is Carpinus caroliniana, or American hornbeam, blue beech, or musclewood.

In this document, "sewage sludge" will refer to wastewater treatment solids generally, and "biosolids" will refer specifically to material that is suitable for land application.

Characteristics of various types of biosolids and discusses management, regulatory, and other practical issues regarding their use on cropland.

At first reading, regulatory language often is difficult to understand because it is written to be technically accurate and legally precise.

Results of a three-year research project that investigated how agronomic biosolids utilization has affected soil and crop quality.

Results from a QR code market assessment survey of farmers market customers.

Learn how the different growth forms of target plants affect management strategies and timing.

Using a mixture of the herbicides glyphosate and triclopyr can provide a broadly effective and low-risk treatment for invasive plant species.

September and October are prime dahlia production months. Cooler nights, warm days, and improved soil moisture favor flower development. Adjust irrigation and continue scouting for pests and disease to maximize production until frost.

Dr. Carolyn Lowry's ecological weed control research in cover crop and forage mixes.

An introduction to research on perennial forages and their impact on weed seedbanks, as conducted by Penn State Plant Science graduate student Allie Rice and Dr. Carolyn Lowry.

Common problems when canning applesauce may include discoloration, siphoning, mold, and jars not sealing. Following good procedures can prevent these from occurring.