Gardening Resources
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Composting
- Composting Resources - Cornell Cooperative Extension
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How to Build a Compost Bin - University of Missouri
- How to Make Compost at Home - University of Maryland Extension
- More Composting Resources - Cornell Waster Management Institute
- Troubleshooting Compost Piles - Cornell Cooperative Extension
Fruit Cultivation
- Apple IPM for Beginners - Cornell Cooperative Extension
- Berries and Small Fruits - Cornell Cooperative Extension
- Educational Resources for Small Fruit Growers - Cornell Cooperative Extension
- Guide to Growing Fruit at Home - Cornell Cooperative Extension
- VIDEO: How to Prune Apple Trees - University of Maine Extension
Household Pests
- IPM for Homes - NYS IPM
- What's Bugging You? - NYS IPM
- Bed Bugs - NYS IPM
- Carpenter Ants - NYS IPM
- Cockroaches - NYS IPM
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Stink Bugs - NYS IPM
- Homemade Stink Bug Traps - Virginia Tech
Stinging Insects
- Bald-Faced Hornets - NYS IPM
- Bumble Bees - NYS IPM
- Carpenter Bees - NYS IPM
- Cicada Killers - University of Kentucky
- Honey Bees - NYS IPM
- Paper Wasps - NYS IPM
Houseplants
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Bringing Houseplants Indoors - Penn State Extension
- Diagnostic Chart: Indoor Plant Problems - University of Maryland Extension
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Forcing Bulbs for Indoor Bloom - University of Missouri Extension
- Gardening Indoors Resource List- Cornell Cooperative Extension
- Growing Indoor Plants with Success - University of Georgia Extension
- Houseplant Pests - Cornell Cooperative Extension
- Houseplant Varieties - Cornell Cooperative Extension
- Myth Busters: Improving Container Drainage with Gravel - Master Gardners of Northern Virginia
Insect Pests
- Flower Garden Pests - Purdue University Extension
- Household Pests - Cornell Cooperative Extension
- Insect Factsheets - Cornell University
- Insect Identification for the Casual Observer - Insect Identification
- Landscape and Ornamentals - Insect Pests - Purdue University Extension
- Vegetable Gardens - Insect and Mite Pests - University of Maryland Extension
Invasive Species
- New York State Invasive Species - New York Invasive Species Information
- Alternatives to Invasive Plants - NYS IPM
- Alternatives to Invasive Ornamentals - Cornell Cooperative Extension
- Managing Invasive Plants: Methods of Control - University of New Hampshire Extension
- Mistaken Identity? Invasive Plants and their Native Look-alikes - Delaware Department of Agriculture
Species Information
- Emerald Ash Borer - Cornell Cooperative Extension
Lawn Care
- Grubs in Your Lawn? - NYS IPM
- Homeowner's Lawn Care and Water Quality Almanac - Cornell University
- Lawn Care: The Easiest Steps to an Attractive Environmental Asset - Cornell Cooperative Extension
- Repetitive Overseeding - Cornell Cooperative Extension
- Turf Grass Varieties - Cornell Cooperative Extension
Native Plants
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Mistaken Identity? Invasive Plants and their Native Look-alikes - Delaware Department of Agriculture
- Native Plant Finder - National Wildlife Federation
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Native Plant Alternatives - USDA USFS
- Native Plants for Gardening and Landscaping - NYS DEC
- Native Plants of North America - Lady Bird Wildflower Center
- Native Plant Profiles - Finger Lakes Native Plant Society
- Native Tree Species recommended for Central New York - SUNY ESF
- Plant Database - University of Connecticut
- Why Use Native Plants? - Penn State Extension
Ornamentals
- Flower Growing Guides - Cornell University
- Sequence of Bloom of Perennials, Biennials and Bulbs - Cornell University
- Weed-suppressive Groundcovers - Cornell Cooperative Extension
- Woody Plant Database - Cornell University
Maintenance
- Common Woody Ornamentals and their Common Insect and Disease Problems - Cornell Cooperative Extension
- Dividing Perennials - Cornell Cooperative Extension
- Pruning Ornamental Trees and Shrubs - Purdue Extension
- When to Prune Ornamentals - Cornell Cooperative Extension
Plant Disease
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Diseases of Ornamental Plant Diseases - University of Tennessee Extension
- Disease Resistant Vegetable Varieties - Cornell University
- Plant Disease Factsheets - Cornell University
- Vegetable Disease Factsheets - Cornell University
- Vegetable Disease Photos - University of Maryland Extension
Pollinators
- Finding Pollinator Attractive Plants - Rutgers University
- General Beekeeping Resources - Cornell University
- Pollinator Conservation Program - Xerces Society
- Planting Pollinator Habitat - Cornell University
- Protecting Pollinators While Using Pesticides - Ohio State University Extension
- Wild Bees of New York - Cornell University
Soil
- Cover Crops for Home Gardens - Oregon State University Extension
- Guide to Homeowner Soil Testing - Cornell Cooperative Extension
- Low and No-Till Gardening - University of New Hampshire Extension
- Soil Amendments and Fertilizers - University of Maryland Extension
- Soil Temperature Map - Network for Environment and Weather Applications
- Soil Testing for Homeowners - Cornell Cooperative Extension
Ticks
- Black-Legged Ticks and Lyme Disease - Cornell Cooperative Extension
- Don't Get Ticked NY - NYS IPM
- Tick Encounter - University of Rhode Island
- VIDEO: Spray Safe, Play Safe - Backyard Tick Management - Western Connecticut State University
Trees
- Find an Arborist - International Society of Arboriculture
- IPM Series: Shade Trees - University of Maryland Extension
- Tree Care Tips & Techniques - Arbor Day Foundation
- Tree-Dwelling Lichens - Rutgers University
Transplanting
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Planting and Transplanting Trees and Shrubs - University of Minnesota Extension
- Transplant Shock: Disease or Cultural Problem? - University of Kentucky
Tree Identification Keyst
- Tree ID Dichotomous Keys - Virginia Tech
- What Tree is That? - Arbor Day Foundation
Vegetable Gardening
- Beginning a Vegetable Garden - Cornell Cooperative Extension
- Vegetable Growing Guides - Cornell University
- Vegetable Planting Guide - Cornell Cooperative Extension
- Vegetable Varieties for Gardeners - Cornell University
Integrated Pest Management
- Vegetable Cultural and Environmental Problems - University of Maryland Extension
- Vegetable Disease Factsheets - Cornell University
- Vegetable Disease Photos - University of Maryland Extension
- Vegetable Gardens - Insect and Mite Pests - University of Maryland Extension
- Vegetable MD Online - Cornell University
Weeds
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Agricultural Weed ID - Cornell University
- Managing Invasive Plants: Methods of Control - University of New Hampshire Extension
- Turfgrass and Landscape Weed ID - Cornell University
- Weed Control Around the Home Grounds - Rutgers University Extension
- Weed Identification Key - Virginia Cooperative Extension
- Weed Photo Gallery - Rutgers University
- Weed Management in Turf - Penn State Extension
Wildlife
Gardening to Attract Wildlife
- Backyard Conservation: Bringing Conservation from the Countryside to your Backyard - USDA NRCS
- How to Make Your Yard Bird-Friendly - National Audubon Society
- Native Plant Finder - National Wildlife Federation
- Recommended Plantings for Migratory Songbird Habitat Management - University of Rhode Island
- Sustainable Landscaping - NYS DEC
Nuisance Wildlife
- Beast Begone! A Practitioner's Guide to IPM in Buildings - Cornell University
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Find a Licensed Nuisance Wildlife C0ntrol Operator - NYS DEC
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Find a Wildlife Rehabilitator - NYS DEC
- Landscape Plants Rated by Deer Resistance - Rutgers University
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Wildlife Fact Sheets - Cornell Cooperative Extension
Some of these resources contain pesticide recommendations. Changes in pesticide regulations occur constantly and human errors are still possible. Some materials mentioned may no longer be available and some uses may no longer be legal. All pesticides distributed, sold or applied in New York State must be registered with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC). Questions concerning the legality and/or registration status for pesticide use in New York State should be directed to the appropriate Cornell Cooperative Extension Specialist or your regional DEC office. READ THE LABEL BEFORE APPLYING ANY PESTICIDE.
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Last updated January 4, 2024