AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — Roll out the green carpet and welcome guests to your home with a pristine lawn and picture-perfect flowerbeds. N...
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala.—Hummingbirds make a much-anticipated arrival in the spring, but keeping them around in the fall takes a little eff...
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala.— “The hum of the bees is the voice of the garden,” is a quote that rings true throughout much of the year in A...
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Houseplants make a great addition to any space in your home and can help create an attractive, restful environment that enhances your sense ...
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Alabama Extension's From the Ground Up! Podcast brings the expertise of home grounds, gardens, and home pests agents to you. In this series ...
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — For some people pets are like family. They provide love and support that is important for a family bond. The sam...
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(Makes four buckets)
Four 5-gallon buckets*
Four 25-quart bags potting soil mix (avoid “garden soil” for container garde...
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4'×8'×10" (minimum depth) raised garden bed*
Eight bags potting soil mix (2 cubic feet each)
Eight bags soil conditioner (...
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — When the summer sun is scorching and you need quick relief from the heat, there is little more refreshing than a...
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Most lightning strikes will likely occur in rural forests; some will happen in urban areas. Urban trees provide numerous benefits rangin...
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A sweet corn sample from a home garden in west Alabama was recently diagnosed with crazy top, a disease caused by the pathogen Sclerophthora...
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Tomato is the most popular vegetable in the home garden and commercial vegetable operations in Alabama. During the hot weather of summer, ma...
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