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Value Landscape Engineering: Identifying Costs, Water Use, Labor, and Impacts to Support Landscape Choice by Rosenberg, David E., Kopp, Kelly, Kratsch, Heidi A., Rupp, Larry, Johnson, Paul, Kjelgren, Roger

“…We present a spreadsheet model that identifies the costs, water, labor, fertilizer, pesticides, fuel, energy, carbon emissions, and particulates required of…”
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Morphological and Genetic Variation among Four High Desert Sphaeralcea Species by SRILADDA, Chalita, KRATSCH, Heidi A, LARSON, Steven R, KJELGREN, Roger K

“…The herbaceous perennial species in the genus Sphaeralcea have desirable drought tolerance and aesthetics with potential for low-water use landscapes in the…”
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Nodulation of Seaside Alder Topdressed with Controlled-release Fertilizer by Beddes, Taun, Kratsch, Heidi A

“…Seaside alder (Alnus maritima) is a rare species adapted for ornamental use. It can be produced easily by commercial growers, and when soil-inoculated in…”
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Water-efficient landscaping in the Intermountain West: a professional and do-it-yourself guide by Kratsch, Heidi A

“…This working manual provides complete information on the technical aspects of designing, building, and maintaining waterwise landscapes in the Mountain West…”
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Educational Needs and Perspectives on the Future of the Green Industry in Utah by Kratsch, Heidi A, Ward, Ruby, Shao, Margaret, Rupp, Larry A

“…The green industry in Utah is a large and diverse group that ranges from nursery/greenhouse growers and retailers to landscape maintenance and design…”
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(86) Seed Germination and Seedling Survival of Alnus maritima (Seaside Alder) in Three Soils in Northern Utah by Kratsch, Heidi A

“…Alnusmaritima may have potential for use in home and commercial landscapes in northern Utah. This fast-growing, fall-blooming shrub is cold-hardy to USDA…”
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Oxygen concentration affects nodule anatomy and nitrogenase activity of Alnus maritima by Kratsch, H.A, Graves, W.R

“…ABSTRACT Alnus maritima is a shrub that associates with N2‐fixing Frankia in the wetlands in which it is native. Despite low concentrations in waterlogged…”
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Aeroponic system for control of root-zone atmosphere by Kratsch, Heidi A., Graves, William R., Gladon, Richard J.

“…Control of rhizospheric gases can be critical to research. Culturing plants with roots in liquid is a common component of protocols described previously for…”
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Use of Mulch by Kratsch, Heidi A, Shao, Margaret

“…Mulching around plants in a water-efficient landscape helps keep valuable water in the soil around plant roots and discourages the germination and growth of…”
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Adaptations of Alnus maritima Nodules to Low Oxygen in the Root Zone by Kratsch, Heidi A, Graves, William R

“…Alnus maritima (Marsh.) Muhl. ex Nutt. is unique among alders in its degree of preference for low-oxygen soils of wetlands. An actinorhizal species with…”
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Irrigation Planning by Hunter, Graham, Waters, Molly, Kratsch, Heidi A

“…Irrigation of a water-efficient landscape starts with designing a system that will most effectively deliver water to plants with the least amount of waste. The…”
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Location and anatomy of nodules on Alnus maritima subjected to flooding by Kratsch, H.A, Graves, W.R

“…Although many species of Alnus Miller grow in wet soils, none is as closely associated with low-oxygen, waterlogged soils as Alnus maritima (Marsh.) Muhl. ex…”
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Landscape Maintenance by Croft, Amy, Rupp, Larry A, Kratsch, Heidi A

“…Maintenance techniques for a water-efficient landscape are not different from those for a conventional landscape. But differences do exist regarding the types…”
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Performance and Biodegradation in Soil of Novel Horticulture Containers Made from Bioplastics and Biocomposites by Kratsch, Heidi A., Schrader, James A., McCabe, Kenneth G., Srinivasan, Gowrishankar, Grewell, David, Graves, William R.

“…The container-crops industry relies heavily on single-use plant containers made from petroleum-based plastics, most of which contribute to the solid waste…”
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Interspecific Hybrid of Xeric Shepherdia rotundifolia and Riparian Shepherdia argentea: Description, and Traits Suitable for Low-water Urban Landscapes by Sriladda, Chalita, Kratsch, Heidi A., Larson, Steven R., Monaco, Thomas A., Shen, FenAnn, Kjelgren, Roger K.

“…Shepherdia rotundifolia Parry (roundleaf buffaloberry), a shrub endemic to the U.S. Colorado Plateau high desert, has aesthetic and drought tolerance qualities…”
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Value Landscape Engineering: Identifying Costs, Water Use, Labor, and Impacts to Support Landscape Choice1 by Rosenberg, David E., Kopp, Kelly, Kratsch, Heidi A., Rupp, Larry, Johnson, Paul, Kjelgren, Roger

“…Rosenberg, David E., Kelly Kopp, Heidi A. Kratsch, Larry Rupp, Paul Johnson, and Roger Kjelgren, 2011. Value Landscape Engineering: Identifying Costs, Water…”
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Value Landscape Engineering: Identifying Costs, Water Use, Labor, and Impacts to Support Landscape Choice1: Value Landscape Engineering: Identifying Costs, Water Use, Labor, and Impacts to Support Landscape Choice by Rosenberg, David E., Kopp, Kelly, Kratsch, Heidi A., Rupp, Larry, Johnson, Paul, Kjelgren, Roger

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Farmer’s Market, Demonstration Gardens, and Research Projects Expand Outreach of Extension Master Gardeners by Bennett, Pamela J., Bauske, Ellen M., O’Connor, Alison Stoven, Reeder, Jean, Busch, Carol, Kratsch, Heidi A., Leger, Elizabeth, O’Callaghan, Angela, Nitzsche, Peter J., Downer, Jim

“…Extension Master Gardener (EMG) volunteers are central to expanding the outreach and engagement of extension staff. A workshop format was used at the Annual…”
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Nitrogen fixation as a stress-avoidance strategy among actinorhizal (non-legume) trees and shrubs by Kratsch, H.A, Graves, W.R

“…Actinorhizal species of trees and shrubs are a diverse group of plants that may survive in poor soils by virtue of their associations with the actinomycete…”
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Preface by Heidi A. Kratsch

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