Soil textures finer than those listed (clay loams and clays) can be evaluated using the "silt loam" column. Organic matter values are expressed as percentage by weight basis. The value accounts for ...

The following is a list of landscape plants rated according to their resistance to deer damage. The list was compiled with input from nursery and landscape professionals, Rutgers New Jersey ...

Organic Land Care is a holistic approach to landscaping that improves the natural resources of a site by fostering cycling of resources, promoting ecological balance, and conserving biodiversity. The ...

Bull thistle is a true biennial. It forms a rosette of leaves the first year and then sends up a flowering stalk the next year. Like other thistles it has sharp spines on stem and leaves. The flower ...

Below is an extensive database of tomato variety descriptions and images of fruit grown at Rutgers NJAES research farms. We continue to add details and photos as they become available.

Ultra-Niche Crops are defined as exceptionally high-value crops that can provide a significant source of income to the farmer while using minimal land area. The visual appearance of basil is critical ...

Mulching trees, shrubs, and flower beds is a recommended landscape maintenance practice with many benefits, yet it can literally kill plants when applied improperly. Properly used, mulches provide ...

Find more videos from the Rutgers New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station on our Bed Bug video playlist on our YouTube channel. Watch the Bed Bugs and Integrated Pest Management video Watch the Bed ...

Composting involves primarily the microbial decomposition of organic matter. Compost - the end product - is a dark, friable, partially decomposed substance similar to natural organic matter found in ...

Hydrangeas are great plants for the garden whose many benefits have been well recognized by gardeners over the centuries. They provide floral and occasionally foliar interest beginning in late spring ...

Eating Together…Why is it Important? For many reasons, today’s families are stretched for time and find it difficult to make eating together a priority. After a long workday, parents or guardians may ...