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Mulches for the Home Garden

McCall, Wade W; Nakagawa, Yukio (University of Hawaii, 1980-11)

Mulch is used in the home garden to control weeds, conserve moisture, and reduce irrigation. Use of mulches also reduces soil temperature; prevents soil erosion; prevents vegetables from contacting the soil; which keeps ...
Noise Pollution

McCall, Wade W (University of Hawaii, 1976-11)

Short publication discussing the effects of noise pollution and ways to control noise. Includes a table giving the decibel levels of some common noise sources.
The pH Preference of Plants

McCall, Wade W (University of Hawaii, 1980-06)

Each species of plant has a certain pH range for its optimum growth and yield. Some species make their growth in a relatively narrow pH range, while others will tolerate a much wider range. This short publication lists the ...
Planting the Home Garden

McCall, Wade W (University of Hawaii, 1982-01)

Planting is the culmination of planning and preparation for the home garden. It is the time when seeds and plants are placed in the garden to begin the production of vegetables for the family.
Plan Your Vegetable Garden

McCall, Wade W (University of Hawaii, 1982-01)

Careful planning is the major key to success in vegetable gardening. It makes the most effective use of the available area, provides for a continual supply of fresh vegetables, saves time, and avoids disappointment. Planning ...
Preparing the Home Vegetable Garden

McCall, Wade W; Nakagawa, Yukio (University of Hawaii, 1980-06)

Gardening in Hawaii is a year-round activity, but it requires careful planning, preparation, and management to grow a good garden.
The Salt Tolerance of Plants

McCall, Wade W (University of Hawaii, 1980-06)

Salinity is a problem in some areas of Hawaii. Salinity is often induced in soils by the application of fertilizer, manures and other materials containing soluble salts. It is important to know plant tolerance to salts in ...
Sewage Sludge

McCall, Wade W (University of Hawaii, 1980-06)

Sewage sludge is the solid material removed from sewage during the sewage treatment process. It contains plant nutrients, organic matter, and microorganisms and, when properly used, is a satisfactory fertilizer material.
Site Selection for the Home Garden

McCall, Wade W (University of Hawaii, 1981-03)

Proper selection and preparation of the home garden site is an important key to successful production. To obtain high yields of good quality produce, plants require an adequate supply of plant nutrients, light, air, moisture, ...
Soil Management for House Plants

McCall, Wade W (University of Hawaii, 1980-06)

An "ideal" soil for house plants is one that has adequate and lasting fertility, has good structure so that air and water penetrate readily, retains moisture, is free of weed seeds, insects and disease organisms, and has ...
Soil Preparation for Roses

McCall, Wade W (University of Hawaii, 1980-06)

Roses have long been popular flowers for the home. They will grow well and produce beautiful flowers if given some upkeep and a few minutes care each week. Proper location, use of good soil, proper soil preparation and the ...
Soil Reaction (pH)

McCall, Wade W; Watanabe, Roger T (University of Hawaii, 1980-06)

Soils have many physical, chemical, and biological properties that determine their suitability for the growth of plants. Soil reaction, or pH, is one very important property that has great influence on the growth of soil ...
Soil Salinity

McCall, Wade W (University of Hawaii, 1980-06)

Salinity is the presence of soluble salts in the soil. Soluble salts may be detrimental by increasing the salt concentration of the soil solution. High concentration of salts in the soil solution directly reduce plant growth.
Soils for the Home Garden

McCall, Wade W (University of Hawaii, 1980-06)

The basic resource for a successful home garden is the soil, which provides support, nutrients, air, and water for plant growth. If the soil is managed properly, high yields of high-quality vegetables can be expected.
Starter Solutions for the Home Garden

McCall, Wade W (University of Hawaii, 1980-06)

Starter solutions are dilute solutions of fertilizer applied to plants at time of transplanting. They are utilized to give higher survival rate and earlier renewed growth of these plants.
Treatment for Control of Soil Organisms

McCall, Wade W (University of Hawaii, 1981-02)

Soil contains many harmful organisms. One of these is weed seeds, which, when germinated, compete with garden plants for space, sunlight, and nutrients. Such competition weakens plants, making them more susceptible to ...
Use of Chemical Amendments to Improve Chemical Properties of Soil

McCall, Wade W (University of Hawaii, 1980-06)

Soils should be in good condition, both physically and chemically, to provide for optimum growth of plants. Many soils are unsuited for this purpose and need amending to improve these properties. Soil amendments are the ...
Use of Soil Amendments to Improve Physical Properties of Soil

McCall, Wade W (University of Hawaii, 1980-06)

Soils should be in good condition, both physically and chemically, to provide for good growth of plants. Many soils are unsuited for this purpose and should be amended to improve these properties. Soil amendments are the ...
Watering Your Roses

McCall, Wade W (University of Hawaii, 1980-06)

Roses are thirsty plants. They will perform vigorously only when their roots are supplied with adequate moisture. Although rose roots should be kept moist, the soil around them should not be saturated. Saturation excludes ...