Soil Testing
Proper soil sampling ensures accurate test results and gives the best recommendations. A typical soil test report shows so...
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Learn the characteristics of various St. Augustinegrass cultivars along with requirements for grass establishment, maintenance, and control ...
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Grab the water hose, put out the fertilizer and sharpen the mower blades—it’s turfgrass season in Alabama. T...
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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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A properly maintained lawn not only provides aesthetic value and curb appeal to your home but also provides many benefits to the environment...
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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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Learn eight steps to ensure healthy and thriving plants—from analyzing the site and choosing the right plants to mulching and watering. In...
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Nature mulches plants with fallen leaves and other organic materials. Mulching, as practiced by gardeners, is merely an adaptation of this n...
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Sun: Plant in full sun (6 to 8 hours). Space 12 to 18 inches apart within rows. Plant in February and October.
Soil: Amend with organic m...
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Sun: Plant in full sun (6 to 8 hours). Space 2 to 4 inches apart within rows or 3 to 4 plants per 2-gallon container. Plant mid-April throug...
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The Alabama Cooperative Extension System creates integrated pest management guides for major row crops; small and stored grains; pastures a...
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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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