The common garden millipede (Oxidus gracilis), also known as the greenhouse millipede or flat-backed millipede, has become most troublesome ...
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Effective control of plant parasitic nematodes, soilborne plant pathogens, and some weed pests is a serious challenge for farmers and home g...
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Irrigation is an important part to successfully growing fruits, vegetables, and turfgrass. When irrigating, the entire root zone of the plan...
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Billbugs are a group of long-snouted beetles in the weevil family (Curculionidae) that can cause extensive turf damage. The hu...
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Learn—month by month—the necessary gardening activities for lawns and shrubs, annuals and perennials, fruit and nut trees, and b...
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Discover the different types of bedding plants, how to choose healthy plants and when and where to plant them.
The term bedding plant is no...
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Most gardeners are familiar with problems caused by diseases and insects because such problems are easily recognized. Few gardeners,...
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Landscape design is the art of developing a property for its greatest use and enjoyment. Effective landscape design is also a scienc...
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*This is an excerpt from The Alabama Vegetable Gardener, ANR-0479.
Good weed control may determine to a large extent the success of your ...
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1. Be Smart–Have a Plan
Create an overall design plan that considers your family’s needs for this landscape. A well-c...
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Eight tasks for the winter season to ensure your landscape is ready for spring growth.
Cut the grass
Cut warm season lawns to a height o...
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The word compost is derived from two Latin words meaning “together” and “to bring.” In one sense, it involves bringing together wast...
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