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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Welcome to Alabama, where there are trees aplenty. In fact, there are so many trees that people often pay little attention to them. However,...
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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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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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Tick populations are rising in Alabama. Ticks thrive in high humidity situations. The recent hot weather and heavy rainfall the state has re...
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Overseeding Bermudagrass turf with perennial ryegrass is a common practice on athletic fields and golf courses in Alabama, as well as other ...
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Termites invade more than just wood; they also eat plants. Learn sustainable, practical methods to safely and effectively manage termites in...
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If you see long-legged flies in your garden or yard, don’t grab insecticide. These beneficial predators help reduce many insect pests.
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Growing roses can be a rewarding hobby, providing color and beauty for a gardener’s landscape from spring through fall, depending on the c...
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It’s not unusual to see invasive species growing along roadside, in woodlots, and backyards all over Alabama. The mimosa or silk tree (Alb...
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Billbugs are a group of long-snouted beetles in the weevil family (Curculionidae) that can cause extensive turf damage. The hu...
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