Following are ten uses for harvested rainwater: 1. Watering ornamental or vegetable gardens 2. Watering perennial beds 3. Watering ...
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Painting Your Barrel Many options exist to get creative with your rain barrel. You may decide to paint your barrel, grow plants around ...
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For environmentally friendly practices for your yard and how to become certified as an Alabama Watershed Steward, see the Alabama Waters...
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1 Giacalone et al. 2011. Rainwater Harvesting for Homeowners. Clemson Public Service, Carolina Clear. www.clemson.edu/extension/carolinaclea...
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Eating out has become a part of many families’ daily routines. How can you incorporate healthy eating when dining out? The following tips ...
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Due to unforeseen circumstances, all Alabama Cooperative Extension System services related to the creation of nutrition fact panels and labe...
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Having enough water flowing into your poultry house is important to meet both the needs of your birds and those of the evaporative cooling s...
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During growing seasons, irrigation can help farmers offset the impact of dry spells on crops. While farmers make large investments to employ...
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Many options and variables should be considered before going solar in your operation. Proper understanding of the key components is importan...
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Fall is a favorite season for many, as it signals the beginning of colorful leaves and crisp weather. But for many outdoor insect pests, the...
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Good bugs help us by preying on insect pests in the environment. Some have an important role in pollinating our fruit and vegetable crops. O...
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Most insects are actually good bugs, but the bad ones give them a negative reputation. Of all the identified insects, less than 1% are major...
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