Note: This site is for reviewing legacy plan of work data from 2007-2011. If you are looking for the current plan of work interface, visit pow.nmsu.edu.

Impact Report

For plan Plant Management Systems: Urban Horticulture (Lea County)
Date October 14, 2008, 4:27 pm
For Objective Short-term Show short-term objectives
Impact Report Impact: During the growing the season a number of calls were sought needing information pertaning to horticulture issues. Most calls requested information and site visits concerning tree, shrub, and lawn concerns. Eighty percent of the calls were in May and June and the primary cause of all problems was drought conditions. Most residents were not applying enough water for proper growth and maintance. Several calls dealt soil analysis. Soil samples were taken and sent to the lab and the agent would get the report and and notify the resident of what was required for proper fertilizer application.