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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — Tomatoes are by far the most popular plant in the vegetable garden, but they can also be the most problematic. E...
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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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The most popular spring flowering tree in Alabama is the flowering dogwood. With proper care, the dogwood adds natural beauty to the landsca...
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Sun: Plant in full sun (6 to 8 hours). Space 12 to 18 inches apart within rows. Plant in February and October.
Soil: Amend with organic m...
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Sun: Plant in full sun (6 to 8 hours). Space 4 to 6 inches apart within rows or 4 to 6 plants per 5-gallon container. Plant mid-February thr...
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Sun: Plant in full sun (6 to 8 hours). Space 6 to 8 inches apart within rows or 4 to 6 plants per 5-gallon container. Plant in March for spr...
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