The fourth in the Protecting Pollinators in Urban Areas series focuses on Integrated Pest Management (IPM) approaches to landscapin...
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Hydrangeas, with their pink or blue cloud-shaped flowers and large, soft-green leaves, compose images of lazy summers in the shade. ...
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Successful home gardening comes with careful planning and constant attention. Select the site carefully, plant at the correct time, use the...
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If you have a small place in your garden but can’t decide what to plant, why not plant lettuce? Lettuce is a cool-weather crop t...
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In Alabama, a family of four generates an average of 2.5 tons of garbage per year—nearly a half ton of which is yard refuse and ki...
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Honey bees and plants have a special relationship. Each benefits the other. Flowering plants provide food for honey bees; in turn, b...
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*This is an excerpt from Top 10 Most Wanted Bugs in Your Garden, ANR-2283.
Aliases: fiery hunter, snail eater, carabid
Wanted For: Conspi...
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*This is an excerpt from Top 10 Most Wanted Bugs in Your Garden, ANR-2283.
Aliases: leatherwing, cantharid
Wanted For: Attacking and feed...
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Why You Want These Bugs In Your Garden
Most insects found in your garden don’t harm plants. In fact, 97 percent of the insects you see fa...
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Snap and lima beans are very popular crops for both commercial and backyard production in Alabama. A number of common diseases attac...
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Scouting and monitoring your garden for pests at least two to three times per week can greatly reduce the damage that is acquired from insec...
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