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Describes different strategies and control options including cultural, biological in pesticide options.
Common New England trees are illustrated with a sketch and description of leaves or needles, twigs, fruit, and bark.
Pest Factsheet
Lists drought tolerant plants for New Hampshire.
Describes the life cycle and control options for the homeonwer.
Describes when to fertilize; how to manage soil pH; what fertilizers to use; how much to use; and how to apply fertilizers.
The habit (form), twigs, fruit, bark and habitat (where they grow) are described for common New Hampshire trees and shrubs along with a color illustration of the twigs and buds.
Describes the life cycle and control options for the homeowner.
Lavishly illustrated, Integrated Landscaping features original photos, drawings, and sketches on almost every page to provide clear examples of the concepts presented. The book also incorporates 12 plant-system models that help landscapers and gardeners apply the concepts of layering and visualize how plants can work together in a variety of different low- and high-stress settings.
NH is facing a major threat to the health of our forest and landscape trees from exotic invasive insects. These invaders include the Asian longhorned beetle (ALB), emerald ash borer (EAB), hemlock woolly adelgid (HWA), and elongate hemlock scale (EHS). This guide helps growers and consumers become aware of which trees are susceptible to future infestation by these devastating insects and guides them in the selection of non-sussceptible landscape and street trees.
NH is facing a major threat to the health of our forest and landscape trees from exotic invasive insects. These invaders include the Asian longhorned beetle (ALB), emerald ash borer (EAB), hemlock woolly adelgid (HWA), and elongate hemlock scale (EHS). This guide helps growers and consumers become aware of which trees are susceptible to future infestation by these devastating insects and guides them in the selection of non-sussceptible landscape and street trees.
A manual for New Hampshire landowners and landscapers.
Nearly 70 native tree species are found in New Hampshire.They are listed by softwood and hardwood groups using common and latin names.
Describes a survey conducted in 1998 in Manchester using a statistically accurate method of estimating the species composition of an urban street tree population quickly, and accurately, with an acceptable level of error.
Fact sheet on the planting and care of tree seedlings
Information on selecting trees and shrubs, transplanting, mulching properly and providing care during establishment.
Gives a checklist for success to plant and grow trees correctly, and to properly maintain new and older plantings.
Propagating from cuttings is a relatively simple way to make new plants at virtually no cost. It’s also a great way to replicate sentimental favorites. Plant pieces are clipped from the parent plant and rooted to form new plants; these are called rooted cuttings. If all goes well, you should be able to produce tiny,new plants in 6 to 8 weeks.
Information on when to prune, what tools to use, and pruning techniques.
A list of publications are available through the UNH Cooperative Extension Forestry Information Center. If you are interested in receiving any, please check them off and return the list to: Forestry Information Center, 211 Nesmith Hall, 131 Main Street Durham, NH 03824-3597.
Guidance is given to homeowners with storm-damaged trees including; selecting a professional; pruning; repairing torn bark; and why you shouldn't use wound dressing. Published in 2007.
A list of sources to purchase tree seeds. Inclusion doesn't constitute an endorsement by UNH Cooperative Extension. Last updated in 2004.
How to choose and hire and arborist to care for your trees.
Describes what a soil test is and why one is needed; how and when to take samples; and how the results are used to develop recommendations for fertilizing or liming the soil.
This document explains important elements in a tree work contract, for use with arborists and tree removal professionals.
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