Lawn and Garden » Care
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MF3095
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Gardening on Brownfields: Testing Your Soil for Nutrients, pH, and Organic Matter
Before gardening, test soils for nutrients, pH, and soil organic matter. Testing is more important on sites previously occupied by structures and not used for gardening. Soil quality on these sites tends to be poor. Publication describes the steps to test soils, and lists all states and their soil testing services. Color, 4 pages.
$2.20
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MF3096
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MF3078
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Gardening on Brownfields: Obtaining Property Information and Site History
A brownfield site is a former industrial, commercial,
or residential site where soil use is affected by environmental contamination. Research county records of deeds, historical records, maps, EPA, fire department, property owners, neighbors, and local government. Examine property for signs of contamination. 2 pages, color.
$1.15
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MF3068
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Ethanol and Small Nonroad Engines
Explains the factors the consumer must consider if using ethanol fuel in small engine machinery such as lawn mowers, string trimmers, and rototillers. 4 p.
$0.50
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MF2135
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Common Sense Pest Control: Yard Care and the Environment
This fact sheet describes a variety of non-chemical methods of pest control. It also provides tips for using pesticides in an environmentally sound way. Topics include integrated pest management, cultural, biological, mechanical, and chemical control. 4 p.
$0.55
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