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Alabama is in the midst of a drought with unusually warm fall weather and trees are beginning to exhibit signs of stress. Droughts, especial...
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*This is an excerpt from The Alabama Vegetable Gardener, ANR-0479.
Apply fertilizer before or at planting. Two methods of apply...
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*This is an excerpt from The Alabama Vegetable Gardener, ANR-0479.
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1. Be Smart–Have a Plan
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