Plant and Soil Sciences | Faculty
Dr. Susan Barton
- Ph.D. - Plant Protection, University of Delaware, Spring 2005.
Dissertation: Enhancing Delaware Highways: A Natural Vegetation Project. - M.S. - Ornamental Horticulture, North Carolina State University, GPA - 4.0, July 1984. Thesis: Influence of Temperature, Stratification, Light and Media on Germination of Sourwood (Oxydendrum arboreum (L) DC.)
- B.S. - Plant Science, University of Delaware, Summa Cum Laude, May 1981
- PLSC 100 Plants and Human Culture
- PLSC 171 New Student Colloquium
- PLSC 403 Nursery and Garden Center Management
- PLSC 364 Landscape Horticulture Internship
- Roadside Vegetation Management (Enhancing Delaware Highways)
- Marketing Programs for Invasive Species (Plants for a Livable Delaware)
- Extension Specialist for Ornamental Horticulture
- Industry Meetings – Delaware Horticulture Industry Expo, Summer Landscape Expo, Ornamentals Research Expo, Ornamental and Turf Workshop, Industry Short Courses
- Newsletters – Ornamentals Hotline, DNLA News
Barton, S.S., G. Schwetz, S. Deacle and D. Tallamy. 2007. Livable Plants for the Home Landscape.
Kinsely, C. B. Rohrer and S. Barton. 2006. Water Quality Best Management Practices: Nutrients, Irrigation and Pesticides for Golf Course, Athletic Turf, Lawn Care and Landscape Industries. Delaware Nutrient Management Commission.
Barton, S.S., Darke, R. Schwetz, G. 2005. Scenic Stewardship: A Plan to Preserve and Enhance the Landscape of the Brandywine Valley Scenic Byway. Delaware Greenways.
Barton, S.S., Darke, R. Schwetz, G. 2005. Planning and Concept Manual. Delaware Department of Transportation.
Harrod, J., S. Barton and G. Schwetz. 2005. Controlling Backyard Invaders.
Barton, S.S and G. Schwetz. 2004. Plants for a Livable Delaware.
Selmer, J.C., K.M. Kelley, S. Barton and D.J. Suchanic. 2003. Assessing Consumer Knowledge and Use of Landscape Plant Health Care and Integrated Pest Management Practices through a computer-based Interactive Survey. HortTechnology 13(3): 556-561.
Hardy, J. and B.K. Behe, S.S. Barton, T.J. Page, R.E. Schutzki, K.Muzii, R.T. Fernandez, M.T. Haque, J. Brooker, C.R. Hall, R. Hinson, P. Knight, R. McNiel, D.R. Rowe and C. Safley. 2000. Consumers Preferences for Plant Size, Type of Material and Design Sophistication in Residential Landscaping. J. Environ. Hort. 18(4):224-229.
Barton, S.S., Haydu, J.J., Hinson, R.A., McNiel, R.E., Phillips, T.D., Powell, R.D. and Stegelin, F.E. 2002. Establishing and Operating a Garden Center: Requirements and Costs. NRAES-161 2002 Revision.
Behe, B. and S. Barton. 2000. Consumer Perceptions of Product and Service Quality Attributes in Six U.S. States. J.Environ. Hort. 18(2):71-78. June 2000.
Barton, S.S. and W. Pill. 2000. Dealing with Drought.
Behe, B. R. Nelson, S. Barton, C. Hall, C. Safley, S. Turner. 1999. Consumer Preferences for Geranium Flower Color, Leaf Variegation and Price. HortScience, Vol. 34(4):740-742.
Barton, S.S., T. Ilvento and J. Mercer. 1997. Educational Needs of the Nursery Industry in Delaware. HortTechnology October-December 1998 8(4):614-617
Barton, S.S, J.R. Brooker, C.R. Hall, S.C. Turner. 1998. Review of Consumer Preference Research in the Nursery and Landscape Industry. Journal of Environmental Horticulture 16(2):118-124. June 1998.
Barton, S.S., J. Mercer and C. Molnar. 1996. Using Focus Groups to Determine Market Potential for Wildflower Sod. HortTechnology 6(3):271-6.
Barton, S.S. and W.G. Smith. 1995. New Castle Urban Forestry Plan. University of Delaware.
Barton, S.S. 1994. Business Insights into Horticultural Distribution Centers. The American Association of Nurserymen, Washington, DC.
Barton, S.S. and J. Frett. 1994. Plants for All Seasons. D.A.N. Plant Auction.
Barton, S.S. 1994. Turfgrass Selection for Delaware. HYG-39, College of Agricultural Sciences, Cooperative Extension.
Barton, S.S., Haydu, J.J., Hinson, R.A., McNiel, R.E., Phillips, T.D., Powell, R.D. and Stegelin, F.E. 1993. Establishing and Operating a Garden Center: Requirements and Costs. Garden Centers of America, Washington, DC.
Caron, D., B. Mulrooney, S. Barton, and J. Windsor. 1992. The Care of Ornamental Plants. Cooperative Extension Bulletin. University of Delaware.
Barton, S.S. 1992. Successful Lawn Management. Cooperative Extension Bulletin. University of Delaware.
Barton, S.S. 1991. Trees - Selection, Planting and Care.Cooperative Extension Bulletin. University of Delaware.
Barton, S.S. and J. Windsor. 1991. Recommended Plants for Sussex County Buffer Zones. Cooperative Extension Bulletin. University of Delaware.
Barton, S.S. 1989. Fertilizer Basics. Nonpoint Source Pollution Fact Sheet NPS 2. University of Delaware
Barton, S.S. 1989. Fertilizer Application and Equipment Calibration. Nonpoint Source Pollution Fact Sheet NPS 3. University of Delaware.
Barton, S.S. and V.P. Bonaminio. 1986. Influence of Stratification and Light on Germination of Sourwood (Oxydendrum arboreum (L) DC.). Journal of Environmental Horticulture. 4(1):8-11.
Barton, S.S. and V.P. Bonaminio, 1985. Influence of Light and Temperature on Germination of Sourwood (Oxydendrum arboreum (L.) DC.). Journal of Environmental Horticulture. 3(1):108-111.
Barton, S.S. 1989. Lawn & Landscape Care Companies. Nonpoint Source Pollution Fact Sheet NPS 7. University of Delaware.
Himelick, K. and S.S. Barton. 1989. Plant Selection for Conservation. Nonpoint Source Pollution Fact Sheet NPS 9. University of Delaware.
Barton, S.S. 1989. Landscape Management for Conservation. Nonpoint Source Pollution Fact Sheet NPS 10. University of Delaware.
Barton, S.S. 1989. Lawn Management for Conservation. Nonpoint Source Pollution Fact Sheet NPS 11. University of Delaware.
Barton, S.S. 1989. City Trees: Selection, Planting and Care. Delaware Cooperative Extension and City of Wilmington Bulletin. University of Delaware.
Barton, S.S. 1987. Fertilizing Home Vegetable Gardens. Soil Test Note 11. University of Delaware.
Barton, S.S. 1987. Fertilizing Ornamental Plantings. Soil Test Note 13. University of Delaware.
Barton, S.S. 1986. Thatch and Its Control. Cooperative Extension Fact Sheet. University of Delaware.
