Publications
This database contains a combination of circulars, books, research documents and other publications relevant to life in Alaska. You can search by publication number, topic, title, author, description and keywords. The Institute of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Extension also maintains databases of publications from the Georgeson Botanical Garden and the Agriculture and Forestry Experiment Stations. For more information or questions about these publications, drop us a line!
Establishing and Maintaining a Lawn in Southcentral and Interior Alaska
Establishing and maintaining a healthy lawn is one of the least expensive things you can do to improve the value of your home. A healthy lawn that is correctly managed can also be environmentally beneficial. This publication has everything you need to know to create a beautiful new lawn or maintain your existing lawn. There is information that will help you choose the grass variety that's right for your location and properly prepare your site for planting. You'll also find helpful tips on watering, mowing, fertilizing, weed control, aeration, thatch removal and disease prevention.
Expand description for Establishing and Maintaining a Lawn in Southcentral and Interior AlaskaPublication HGA-00045
Establishing and Maintaining a Lawn in Southeast Alaska
Lawns are not only attractive, they can also help with dust and mud management, act as a noise buffer, keep water from collecting next to a house and more. This publication has everything you need to know, whether you are planting a new lawn or simply taking care of an existing lawn.You'll find information on preparing the site, adding topsoil, choosing grass seed and fertilizers, watering, aerating, mulching, fertilizing and more.
Expand description for Establishing and Maintaining a Lawn in Southeast AlaskaPublication HGA-00046
Invasive Plant Issues: Control of Orange Hawkweed
Control of orange hawkweed (Hieracium aurantiacum) by Gino Graziano. Available online only. Orange hawkweed is found in meadows, along roadsides and forest edges, and in lawns and pastures. It is a problem because it will completely displace other plants in these areas. This publication outlines an integrated pest management (IPM) plan for controlling orange hawkweed and provides information on identification and impacts of this invasive plant.
Expand description for Invasive Plant Issues: Control of Orange HawkweedPublication PMC-00343
Lawn Maintenance and Pesticides
This brochure is designed to help you create a beautiful lawn while keeping you, your family and the environment safe from overexposure to chemicals. The guide contains useful tips for choosing and using chemical products and information on simple lawn maintenance practices.
Expand description for Lawn Maintenance and PesticidesPublication HGA-00236
This publication tells how to remove moss and liverworts from lawns and how to maintain your lawn so that moss will not grow. There is information on proper fertilization, acidity, drainage, shade and compaction.
Expand description for Moss Control in LawnsPublication HGA-00133
Tree Maintenance and Pesticides
This brochure outlines the integrated pest management (IPM) approach to keeping your trees healthy. Information on chemicals, application techniques and safety will help keep you, your family and your neighbors safe from unintentional exposure to pesticides.
Expand description for Tree Maintenance and PesticidesPublication HGA-00436
