Raised bed gardening is a convenient and easy way to produce homegrown vegetables. Unlike traditional in-ground gardening, where lots of spa...
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This is the third in the Restoring Storm-Ravaged Trees series. Here you will learn to recognize electrical hazards and how to apply chainsaw...
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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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Soil Testing
Proper soil sampling ensures accurate test results and gives the best recommendations. A typical soil test report shows so...
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A properly maintained lawn not only provides aesthetic value and curb appeal to your home but also provides many benefits to the environment...
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Whether you call them lightning bugs or fireflies, you must admit light-producing insects are fascinating. These light producing insects are...
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The Alabama Extension Home Grounds team supports homeowners with science-based projects about planning, planting, and caring for gardens and...
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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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For success in your butterfly garden, learn about butterflies—identify the adults and caterpillars, their food preferences, and wh...
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Centipedegrass is a slow-growing perennial turgrass that is ideal for homeowners wanting a lawn that requires limited care and maint...
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Extension has answers to your home garden and landscape questions. Extension teaches home gardeners and trains industry profession...
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Bacterial spot is the most common disease of peppers in Alabama and is a recurring problem on tomatoes grown in the state. The disease can s...
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