AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — 2024 has brought with it a hard-freeze warning with bitter cold temperatures across Alabama. Temperatures in...
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Sun: Plant in full sun (6 to 8 hours). Space 24 inches apart within rows or 1 plant per 5- to 7-gallon container. Plant in April after all d...
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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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Why aren’t my pecan trees bearing anymore? This is a common question many people ask during the fall, especially if they have older trees ...
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Welcome to Alabama, where there are trees aplenty. In fact, there are so many trees that people often pay little attention to them. However,...
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The end of summer and fall are peak yellow jacket season in Alabama. Yellow jackets love to terrorize backyards and outdoor picnics. They wi...
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Overseeding Bermudagrass turf with perennial ryegrass is a common practice on athletic fields and golf courses in Alabama, as well as other ...
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Lecanium scale is an insect found on many shrubs and trees. There are several common species. The adults lay eggs beneath their bodies in th...
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Does your garden have you stumped? Did a freeze burn your bulbs? Is there a deformed leaf on your azaleas? The Alabama Master Gardeners (MG...
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — No space for a garden plot or even a raised-bed garden? This gardening season, don’t let these limitations sto...
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What is the Alabama Extension Master Gardener program?
The Extension Master Gardener program represents an effective partnership between th...
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — Give your green thumb a head start and make sure growing conditions are ideal by collecting soil samples for tes...
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