Source:  AgriLife Extension Specialists in Amarillo

About 2 million acres in the state of Texas are planted to turfgrass. With the increasing water shortages, it is important that homeowners learn to manage this valuable resource and avoid severe restrictions in the future, according to Texas AgriLife Extension Service specialists.

Homeowners can find information in it covering grass types, establishment, lawn care, weed control, insects and diseases.

“Homeowners need to learn to apply only the necessary water, as well as nutrients and pesticides, to their lawn,” said Dr. Brent Bean, AgriLife Extension agronomist and co-author of the book. “Continued water issues could lead to severe restrictions in available water for lawns in the future.”

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Source:  Texas AgriLife Extension Service

The information in the Tree Care Kit covers knowledge about urban tree care, damage prevention, and disaster recovery for trees.  The site can help homeowners increase awareness of preventative maintenance and recovery, and ultimately reduce loss of trees and damage to surrounding structures.

Please visit the Tree Care Kit site at:

http://essmextension.tamu.edu/treecarekit/

Source: Texas AgriLife Extension Service

The 2009 H1N1 flu is considered a mild to moderate disease. Most healthy people with no underlying health conditions are able to treat themselves at home. Here are some home-health tips to help you care for yourself and your family.

Care for the H1N1 Flu (pdf)

Source:  FEMA

Gulf Coast residents with special health care needs – including people who are disabled or medically fragile – should PLAN IN ADVANCE for storm season according to state and federal emergency management officials.

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Source(s): Texas AgriLife Extension Service

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