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The Alabama Cooperative Extension System Home Grounds team supports homeowners with science-based projects about planning, planting, and car...
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It can be disheartening to see a prized and beloved landscape tree or shrub be damaged, fall, decline in health, or die. Over the last few y...
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What is the Alabama Extension Master Gardener program?
The Extension Master Gardener program represents an effective partnership between th...
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Distribution in Alabama
Chilli thrips, Scirtothrips dorsalis, are important pests of ornamental, fruit, and vegetable crop production. Chil...
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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- to 3-gallon container. Plant January th...
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Sun: Plant in full sun (6 to 8 hours). Space 24 inches apart within rows or 1 plant per 5- to 7-gallon container. Plant in April after all d...
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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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