How can I keep “bad” bugs out of my garden and attract “good” bugs? How can I control slugs and other soil insect pests? What insect...
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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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Twelve 2 cubic-foot bags soil conditioner (such as composted manure or mushroom compost)
Twenty-four 2-cubic-foot bags co...
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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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20"×24" grow box/self-watering planter
Two 25-quart bags potting soil mix
Plastic mulch cover included in some retail kits ...
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Learn the characteristics of various St. Augustinegrass cultivars along with requirements for grass establishment, maintenance, and control ...
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County Extension offices across south Alabama have fielded numerous calls and home visit requests this spring because centipedegrass lawns a...
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The most popular spring flowering tree in Alabama is the flowering dogwood. With proper care, the dogwood adds natural beauty to the landsca...
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The Flatheaded Appletree Borer (Chrysobothris femorata) and its close relatives are trunk and branch boring beetles. These are problemat...
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Learn eight steps to ensure healthy and thriving plants—from analyzing the site and choosing the right plants to mulching and watering. In...
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Alabama Extension's recommendations include products by active ingredients and labeled use rates for the primary pests of turfgrass...
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