Drought: Lawns, Gardens and Other Horticultural Plants/Fruits

Critical Periods for Drought Stress in Fruit Crops (UK CES) more...

How Dry Seasons Affect Landscape Plants (UK CES) more...

Water Use for Lawn and Gardens (UK):
... Water Shortage Watch: Rainfall levels, reservoir levels, stream flow and the Palmer Drought Index indicate the potential for water shortages. ... ... more...

IP-62: Improving Yard and Garden Care
... temperature extremes. waterlogging or drought. ... In places with landscapes that dry
out quickly, there are many native plants that are drought tolerant. ...

Water Use for Lawn and Gardens (UK):
... tolerance, no serious insect problems, very competitive with weeds, no thatch buildup, little if any irrigation required except during drought, relatively fast ... more ... more...

id-50 SHADE TREE DECLINE AND RELATED PROBLEMS
... This can occur when already weakened trees are subjected to a particularly severe
environmental stress (eg, drought) resulting in an accelerated decline and ...

id-71 WOODY PLANTS UNDER STRESS
... Such soils will force the root system to stay abnormally close to the soil surface
where it may be more prone to drought and may require more regular watering ...

AGR-115 LAWN IRRIGATION WITH AUTOMATIC SYSTEMS
... average. However, such long term weather averages mask the increased need
for irrigation during periods of obvious drought. Weather ...

[PDF] Agr-54: Mowing, Dethatching, Coring, and Rolling Kentucky Lawns
... Below-optimum mowing heights greatly restrict root devel- opment, and the grasses
become susceptible to disease, heat and drought damage, traffic injury, and ...

[PDF] HO-80: Spring, Summer & Fall Bulbs
... Generally, rainfall will supply enough moisture during the growing season,
but all bulbs should be watered during periods of drought. ...

[PDF] ID-87: Guide for Control of Annual and Perennial Flower and Ground ...
... Plants may show poor health due to adverse growing condi- tions like drought, flooding,
winter cold, poor soil, excess fertil- izer, mineral element deficiency ...

ID-122: Patch Diseases in Kentucky Bluegrass Lawns
... adequate. Grass plants in these patches suffer from drought stress. ... die. These
symptoms may develop during temporary drought conditions. ...

[PDF] Id-72: Principles of Home Landscape Fertilization
... (Nitrogen applied to turf between April and Septem- ber can promote excessive top
growth and thus decrease resis- tance to drought, disease, and heat.) Do not ...

ENT-10: Controlling White Grubs in Turfgrass
... An average of eight or more grubs per sample may indicate a need for treatment,
particularly when the lawn is under heat and drought stress. ...

[PDF] Ent-43: Insect Borers of Trees and Shrubs
... However, when trees or shrubs are transplanted into the landscape, stresses such
as drought, soil compaction, sun scald, or injuries can weaken them and make ...

AGR-122: Production of Sweet Sorghum for Syrup in Kentucky
... of extractable juice, (4) contain juice with a high total soluble solids (Brix)
content, mostly sugars, (5) resist diseases, (6) tolerate drought, (7) tolerate ...

AGR-139 HERBICIDE PERSISTENCE AND CARRYOVER IN KENTUCKY
... impractical. Unexpected changes in the environment, like drought, increase
the likelihood of a carryover problem in Kentucky. The ...

id-79 HOME LAWN IRRIGATION
... mild weather occur. However it is best and most economical to initiate watering
only when drought becomes evident. Drip and Trickle ...

ID-126: Growing Grapes in Kentucky
... varieties you want to plant, look up information about those varieties to make sure
they are suited to the climate (precipitation, heat, drought, cold) in your ...

[PDF] HO-60: Growing Highbush Blueberries in Kentucky
... It is thought that plants with a deeper root system experience less drought stress.
Holes can be dug using a tractor mounted auger or by hand. ...

[PDF] Ho-16: Strawberry Production in Kentucky
... root systems. Thus, at critical drought periods during the first year,
irrigation may ensure a large crop the following spring. The ...

ho-47 LOW MAINTENANCE ANNUAL FLOWERS FOR KENTUCKY GARDENS
... garden. Begonias that are well established in the spring withstand drought
and heat conditions in August as well as any other plant. ...

[PDF] AGR-175: Bermudagrass
... Ex- tremely drought tolerant. Hybrid bermudas should be used because of their improved
quality and palatability compared to common types. Uses Hay and pasture. ...

[PDF] PR-432: 2000 Agronomy Research Report
... Cattle ..... 17 Yield and Persistence of Red Clover versus
Ladino (White) Clover during Drought ..... ...

FOR-16 KENTUCKY CHRISTMAS TREE PRODUCTION WORKBOOK: PLANNING AND ...
... tree business? • accept possible heavy losses due to drought, hail or other
natural causes (or are you able to)? • protect trees ...

ho-57 GROWING PEACHES IN KENTUCKY
... There are several disadvantages of sod. Sod competes for moisture during drought
conditions, especially when drought coincides with peach sizing. ...

ID-105: Disease Management in the Home Lawn
... on this disease. Watering. Provide adequate moisture during periods of
drought. Avoid frequent, light waterings. These encourage ...

[PDF] HO-76: Perennials for Sunny Locations
... in full sun. Performs best in deep, moist, organic soils. Does not seem
to mind drought. Divide every 3-4 years. Comments: Seeds ...

PPA-33: Stewart's Wilt of Corn
... Highly susceptible sweet corn hybrids affected by Stewart's wilt may wilt rapidly
and resemble plants suffering from drought, nutrient deficiencies or insect ...

[PDF] HO-61: Trees, Shrubs, Ground Covers, & Vines Suitable for Kentucky ...
... for wet vs. dry areas, sunny vs. shady areas, drought resistance, pest
resistance or even cold resistance. This publication’s ...

PPA-18: Verticillium Wilt of Woody Ornamentals
... Verticillium wilt. In Kentucky, symptoms usually first occur during periods
of drought stress in July and August. Wilt symptoms ...

[PDF] ID-36: 2004-05 Vegetable Production Guide for Commercial Growers
... thumb for commercial vegetable produc- tion is “if you can’t irrigate it, don’t
plant it.” Droughts are not uncommon in Kentucky; the drought of 1999 ...

ID-67: The Flowering Dogwood
... anthracnose disease. Protect trees from drought by watering at least once
a week during dry spells. Do not use overhead sprinklers. ...

[PDF] HO-77: Perennials for Shady Locations
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[PDF] ID-119: Ornamental Gourd Production in Kentucky
... mid-October. Some rot is unavoidable, caused by injury or seasonal stresses,
such as drought, too much rain and/or heat. Diseases ...

Drought -- When Weeds Can Become Friends (NDSU) more...