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The Alabama Cooperative Extension System Vegetable IPM program conducts the statewide insect monitoring program as a special service to spec...
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – It is Food Friday! This Friday, Live Well Alabama is serving Tasty Tacos. A Live Well twist on a family favorite...
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Objective: You will learn how to install a rain garden and why installing a rain garden has a positive impact on your envi...
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Do rain gardens attract mosquitoes?
If built correctly, your rain garden should not host mosquitoes. Mosquito larvae require 2 to 3 days of...
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Take time to create a simple bird’s-eye view of how water flows on your landscape. This will help you identify where to install a ...
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Walk through your yard and identify potential locations. Note any strong slopes or low spots. It is helpful to watch water...
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To ensure that the site you have selected will work for a rain garden, perform an infiltration test. Spring is a great time for this...
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With your location decided and design constraints considered, you can begin sizing your rain garden. Generally, rain gardens are siz...
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