Extension has answers to your home garden and landscape questions. Extension teaches home gardeners and trains industry profession...
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Kudzu is a frequent problem in residential areas. Learn various control methods and herbicide recommendations presented in an easy-to-read F...
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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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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 Cooperative Extension System creates integrated pest management guides for major row crops; small and stored grains; pastures a...
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Powdery mildew can detract from the beauty of ornamental flowers, woody shrubs, and trees. Learn the symptoms and control methods fo...
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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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Your county Extension office can help you identify plants and pests located in the landscape. All that may be needed is a good-quality photo...
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Take-all root is a destructive disease of St. Augustinegrass. Disease outbreaks, occur in Alabama wherever well-managed St. Augustin...
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White grubs can attack most turf grasses. Learn how to recognize grubs and their damage and how to control them.
White grubs are ...
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Practicing these simple pruning techniques will help you produce healthier tomato plants with larger fruit.
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Learn—month by month—the necessary gardening activities for lawns and shrubs, annuals and perennials, fruit and nut trees,...
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