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This is the second in the Restoring Storm-Ravaged Trees series. Learn how to determine the safety of your trees.
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Learn essential techniques to create thriving urban landscapes that add beauty and value to your city.
This publication addresses the pla...
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Native azaleas bloom throughout the spring and into the summer presenting a spectacular flower show like none other. Learn about lan...
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Conditioned straw bales offer a versatile and affordable method of growing vegetables for gardeners with space, soil, or physical li...
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*This is an excerpt from The Alabama Vegetable Gardener, ANR-0479.
Asparagus—Jersey Giant, Jersey Knight, UC 157 F1, Grande, ...
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Good bugs help us by preying on insect pests in the environment. Some have an important role in pollinating our fruit and vegetable crops. O...
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The end of summer and fall are peak yellow jacket season in Alabama. Yellow jackets love to terrorize backyards and outdoor picnics. They wi...
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Learn the guidelines for recycling leaves for use as mulch or, in decomposed form, as compost for amending soil. Included are ...
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