Nature mulches plants with fallen leaves and other organic materials. Mulching, as practiced by gardeners, is merely an adaptation of this n...
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As a garden plant, citrus provides a unique texture, season-long dark green foliage, a unique fragrance when in bloom, and colorful edible f...
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There are thousands of different varieties of tomatoes with many different shapes, sizes, colors, and flavors (sugar content).
A toma...
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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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The Alabama Extension Home Grounds team supports homeowners with science-based projects about planning, planting, and caring for gardens and...
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Revised by Andre Luiz Biscaia Ribeiro da Silva, Extension Specialist, Assistant Prof...
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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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Learn how to successfully grow landscape plants, including planting, watering, fertilizing, and pruning.
Shrubs and trees add beauty to h...
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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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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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Ready to grow more of your favorite fruits and vegetables? Check out the Alabama Cooperative Extension System's Grow More Garden Series. The...
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Sun: Plant in full sun (6 to 8 hours). Space 12 inches apart within rows or 1 plant per 5- to 7-gallon container. Plant January through mid-...
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