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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This is an excerpt from "Pond Building: A Guide to Planning, Constructing & Maintaining Recreational Ponds," ANR-1114. Find all sections...
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In most cattle operations, the greatest expense is attributed to feeding costs. Several alternative feedstuffs can reduce overall feed costs...
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The Agronomic Crops Team delivers research-based integrated information to improve crop management decisions while increasing profitability....
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Target spot, also known as Corynespora leaf spot, is an emerging cotton disease in the southeastern United States. It is caused by the necro...
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How can I keep “bad” bugs out of my garden and attract “good” bugs? How can I control slugs and other soil insect pests? What insect...
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Learn the pros and cons of calving during certain seasons of the year.
Determining the best time of year to calve first requires an opera...
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Alabama is home to 39 species of oak trees—many of these species are well-known trees. Lesser known are several species that are smaller i...
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This start-up guide is intended to help groups and organizations initiate and sustain an urban community garden.
Why start a community gard...
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Tomato is the most popular vegetable in the home garden and commercial vegetable operations in Alabama. During the hot weather of summer, ma...
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Pruning Woody Plants
Pruning removes unwanted growth to make a plant develop faster or respond in a desired manner. Appropriate pruning...
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