AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — For the first time in more than a decade, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) released new hardin...
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Learn key issues in planning and implementing a water-efficient landscape and know recommended drought-tolerant landscape plants.
A well-...
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Match Plants to the Site
Choosing plants is a fun part of landscaping. Before you plant, consider several factors. Placing the right plant ...
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Alabamians are intentional about the plants they use in their gardens and landscapes. These areas change through...
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — Woodpeckers drumming on a home can be an effective alarm clock to kickstart a day, but they can also lead to hea...
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Urban forests include all types of woody plants, trees, shrubs, and green spaces in public and private areas in urban settings. The term urb...
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Cut flowers are a beautiful addition to a garden of any size. There's nothing like enjoying the sights and scents of a fresh bouquet of flow...
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The most popular spring flowering tree in Alabama is the flowering dogwood. With proper care, the dogwood adds natural beauty to the landsca...
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Food scraps make up 21.6 percent (63.1 million tons) of all municipal solid waste in the United States. The Environmental Protection Agency ...
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Several factors can restrict seed germination. While the most discussed factor is soil water availability, soil temperature is also critical...
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The Alabama Extension Home Grounds team supports homeowners with science-based projects about planning, planting, and caring for gardens and...
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The common garden millipede (Oxidus gracilis), also known as the greenhouse millipede or flat-backed millipede, has become most troublesome ...
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