The Alabama Cooperative Extension System creates integrated pest management guides for major row crops; small and stored grains; pastures a...
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In Alabama, there are times where the state experiences extremely cold temperatures. These times of cold weather can cause many plants to ex...
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The Alabama Extension Home Grounds team supports homeowners with science-based projects about planning, planting, and caring for gardens and...
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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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Gardeners are always planning for the next growing season. With the arrival of colder temperatures and shorter days, it can be hard to think...
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Why aren’t my pecan trees bearing anymore? This is a common question many people ask during the fall, especially if they have older trees ...
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Learn how to successfully grow landscape plants, including planting, watering, fertilizing, and pruning.
Shrubs and trees add beauty to h...
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Ask any ecologist and they will tell you that planting native species in yards and gardens is crucial. However, you may wonder what constitu...
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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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Food insecurity is an urgent problem in Alabama. In fact, approximately 1 in 4 children face food insecurity, and it affects about 2 million...
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The Grow More Supply Lists are a series of publications that provide details on the supplies you would need to grow a garden using four comm...
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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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