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Horticulture In Delaware County

 

Lawns

A beautiful lush green lawn takes sunlight, well drained soil, proper selection, turfgrass species and variety, watering, mowing, fertilization, insect control, and weed control. The soil in Delaware County is typically very poorly drained. Aeration and addition of organic matter are ways to improve soil structure.

Vegetables

Vegetable gardening is a wonderful hobby for many. It is relatively easy to grow a few vegetables in the home garden. Raised beds are excellent for growing vegetables in home gardens. Many gardeners like growing vegetables in containers. Vegetables can also be incorporated into the landscape in the form of "edible landscape."

Fruit

Home fruit production can be a rewarding experience. Many gardeners take great pride in being able to grow fruits in their home fruit plantings. Some of the commonly grown fruits are apple, cherry, pear, peach, nectarine, blackberry, blueberry, grape, and strawberry. Some gardeners also sell their fruits at local farmer’s market.

Trees, Shrubs and Groundcover

Trees and shrubs are very important for the home landscape. They are the ‘backbone" of the landscapes. Trees can provide privacy, protection from glare or direct sunlight into windows, or shade on a patio. A thick row of tall shrubs bordering a road can reduce noise and prevent litter from entering a yard, or perhaps screen an unpleasant view such as a shopping center or row of buildings.

Insects, Diseases, and Weeds

All gardeners have seen their share of weeds, insects and diseases in their yard and garden. Some of them are easier to identify and manage than others. When it comes to the management of these problems, gardeners should first identify what the problem is. Control measures are different for different weeds, insects and disease. The materials for weed control are called herbicides, or more commonly know as "weed killers." The materials for insect control are called insecticides, or "bug killers." The materials for disease control or prevention are either called fungicides for fungal diseases or bactericide or antibiotic for bacterial diseases.

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