WSU Publications of Interest to Home Gardeners in Western Washington: All can be downloaded for free at pubs.extension.wsu.edu unless otherwise noted
Trees, Shrubs & Lawns
- Drought Tolerant Landscaping for Washington State EM087E
- Identifying, Treating, and Avoiding Azalea & Rhododendron Problems EM091
- Ornamental Trees for Narrow Spaces EM096E
- Selecting Plants for Screens & Hedges EM089E
- Planting Trees & Shrubs in the Landscape FS047E
- Reasons to Prune Trees and Shrubs in Home Gardens FS182E
- Pruning Equipment for Home Gardeners FS131E
- Assessing Tree Health FS055E
- Tree Topping, A Practice to Avoid FS061E
- Why do Leaves turn Red? FS209E
- Growing Roses in Washington State: A Seasonal Calendar FS164E;
- Planting Roses FS166E; Common [Rose] Disease & Insect Problems FS246E
- Fine Fescue for Home Lawns FS200E
- Home Lawns EB0482E
- Are Native Trees and Shrubs Better Choices for Wildlife in Home Landscapes? FS300E
- How are Hydrangea Flower Colors Determined? FS309E
- Watering Lawns in Washington to Save Water, Save Money, and Have a Healthy, Green Lawn FS362E
- Seasonal Foliage Discoloration & Loss in PNW Evergreen Conifer Trees FS056E
- Sooty Bark Disease Diagnostic Guide FS375E
- Managing Emerald Ash Borer in Washington State FS384
- Gardening with Companion Plants EM128E
- Winter Injury of Landscape Plants-from PNW Pest Management Handbook
- Backyard Forestry in Western Washington EM026E
Soil, Composting, Mulch, Watering and Microclimates
- A Home Gardener’s Guide to Soils & Fertilizers EM063E
- Organic Soil Amendments in Yards & Gardens: How Much is Enough? FS123E
- Backyard Composting EB1784E
- Using Coffee Grounds in Gardens & Landscapes FS207E
- Using Arborist Wood Chips as Landscape Mulch FS160E
- Cover Crops for Home Gardens West of the Cascades FS111E
- Methods for Successful Cover Crop Management in Your Home Garden FS119E
- Watering Home Gardens and Landscape Plants EB1090
- Drip Irrigation for the Yard & Garden FS030E
- How to Determine Your Garden Microclimate FS181E
- Potential Contaminants in Residential Rain Barrel Water FS280E
- A Gardener’s Primer to Mycorrhizae FS269E
- Gypsum Use in Home Gardens & Landscapes FS307E
- Epsom Salt Use in Home Gardens & Landscapes FS308E
- Managing Irrigation Water For Different Soil Types in the same field FS086E
- Drought Tolerant Landscaping for Washington State EM087E
Pests, Diseases, Beneficials
- Beneficial Insects, Spiders, and Other Mini-Creatures in Your Garden EM067E
- Natural Insecticides PNW649
- Organic Fungicides for the Home Garden FS128E
- Pesticide Ingredient: Neonicotinoids FS210E
- Pesticides: Learning About Labels FSIPM001E; Pesticides: Safe Handling FSIPM002E
- Pollination & Protecting Bees and Other Pollinators FS174E
- What is Tunneling in My Yard? FS143E
- Mole Management in Washington Backyards FS146E
- Vole Management in Home Backyards & Gardens FS094E
- Pest-specific Fact Sheets: Brown Marmorated Stink Bug FS079E, European Chafer FS078E, Lily Leaf Beetle FS084E, Paper Wasp FS152E, Spotted Wing Drosophila FS049E, Viburnum Leaf Beetle FS202E.
- Washington Bumble Bees in Home Yards & Gardens FS263E
- Lady Beetles: Should We Buy Them for Our Gardens? FS268E
- Pesticide Ingredient: Glyphosate #TBD, copy on request
- Pesticide Ingredient: Horticultural Oil FS184E
- Praying Mantids: Defenders of the Home Landscape? FS380E