Horticulture and Plants Enrich Our Schools and Communities
Unique gardens and cultural landmarks create a sense of place
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When choosing or planting a landscape tree, think about the mature height of the tree and how much space will be required for the tree. Plan...
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Integrated pest management or IPM is the use of multiple pest management tactics when pest populations reach above the action thresh...
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Pollination ecologists have long recognized that a reduction in flowering plants is a significant contributor to declines in p...
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The third in the Protecting Pollinators in Urban Areas series focuses on the safe use of pesticides. You will learn pesticide types ...
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Alabama Extension's recommendations include products by active ingredients and labeled use rates for the primary pests of turfgrass. Before...
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Ground covers are used to provide edgings to pathways, control erosion, and add interest to landscape design.
In agriculture, ground cover ...
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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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For success in your butterfly garden, learn about butterflies—identify the adults and caterpillars, their food preferences, and wh...
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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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Rotating vegetable plantings reduces infestations that damage your garden. Learn keys to successful crop rotation.
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Centipedegrass is a slow-growing perennial turgrass that is ideal for homeowners wanting a lawn that requires limited care and maint...
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