Extension has answers to your home garden and landscape questions. Extension teaches home gardeners and trains industry profession...
Read More about Horticulture & Home Grounds 2019 Team Impacts
Kudzu is a frequent problem in residential areas. Learn various control methods and herbicide recommendations presented in an easy-to-read F...
Read More about Kudzu Control in Residential Areas
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...
Read More about Garden Bugs: Insect Pest Management in Home Vegetable Gardens
Several factors can restrict seed germination. While the most discussed factor is soil water availability, soil temperature is also critical...
Read More about Soil Temperature Conditions for Vegetable Seed Germination
As a garden plant, citrus provides a unique texture, season-long dark green foliage, a unique fragrance when in bloom, and colorful edible f...
Read More about Citrus Tree Care for the Home Gardener
The Alabama Cooperative Extension System creates integrated pest management guides for major row crops; small and stored grains; pastures a...
Read More about Integrated Pest Management Guides
Powdery mildew can detract from the beauty of ornamental flowers, woody shrubs, and trees. Learn the symptoms and control methods fo...
Read More about Controlling Powdery Mildew on Ornamentals
The common garden millipede (Oxidus gracilis), also known as the greenhouse millipede or flat-backed millipede, has become most troublesome ...
Read More about Controlling Millipedes
Rainscaping your landscape can reduce polluted runoff that endangers vulnerable water bodies that are downstream from your property....
Read More about Rainscaping Your Yard to Protect Water Quality
Tall fescue is a cool-season, perennial, bunch-type grass for north Alabama lawns. It is desirable for its texture, dark green color, and ab...
Read More about Tall Fescue Lawns
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...
Read More about Photo Submission Guide for Ornamental Plant & Pest Identification
Learn the guidelines for recycling leaves for use as mulch or, in decomposed form, as compost for amending soil. Included are ...
Read More about Recycling Leaves