Pollination ecologists have long recognized that a reduction in flowering plants is a significant contributor to declines in p...
Read More about Protecting Pollinators in Urban Areas: Use of Flowering Plants
The third in the Protecting Pollinators in Urban Areas series focuses on the safe use of pesticides. You will learn pesticide types ...
Read More about Protecting Pollinators in Urban Areas: Reducing Hazards from Pesticide Use
Alabama Extension's recommendations include products by active ingredients and labeled use rates for the primary pests of turfgrass. Before...
Read More about Commercial Turf and Lawn IPM Guide: Weeds
Take-all root is a destructive disease of St. Augustinegrass. Disease outbreaks, occur in Alabama wherever well-managed St. Augustin...
Read More about Take-All Root Rot on St. Augustinegrass
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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Centipedegrass is a slow-growing perennial turgrass that is ideal for homeowners wanting a lawn that requires limited care and maint...
Read More about Home Lawns: Centipedegrass
It is disappointing to see large trees and limbs damaged by the wind. There is no way to avoid damage with some storms. However, training or...
Read More about Training Ornamental Trees
In July 2020, the Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) reported their first trapped Asian giant hornet. Learn more about this r...
Read More about Cicada Killers: The Asian Giant Hornet Look-alike
These bermudagrass diseases are closely tied to turf management practices. Know how to avoid damage, recognize symptoms, and control...
Read More about Control of Spring Dead Spot and Bermudagrass Decline
Learn—month by month—the necessary gardening activities for lawns and shrubs, annuals and perennials, fruit and nut trees, and b...
Read More about Alabama Gardener’s Calendar - February
Learn—month by month—the necessary gardening activities for lawns and shrubs, annuals and perennials, fruit and nut trees, and b...
Read More about Alabama Gardener’s Calendar - October