Part of the Phosphorus Management series, this article provides information about best management practices (BMPs) of phosphorus use and how...
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(Makes four buckets)
Four 5-gallon buckets*
Four 25-quart bags potting soil mix (avoid “garden soil” for container garde...
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Twelve 2 cubic-foot bags soil conditioner (such as composted manure or mushroom compost)
Twenty-four 2-cubic-foot bags co...
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4'×8'×10" (minimum depth) raised garden bed*
Eight bags potting soil mix (2 cubic feet each)
Eight bags soil conditioner (...
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20"×24" grow box/self-watering planter
Two 25-quart bags potting soil mix
Plastic mulch cover included in some retail kits ...
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This start-up guide is intended to help groups and organizations initiate and sustain an urban community garden.
Why start a community gard...
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Most lightning strikes will likely occur in rural forests; some will happen in urban areas. Urban trees provide numerous benefits rangin...
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Pitcher plants are found throughout Alabama. Learn fun facts about these carnivorous plants growing in wetland areas including bogs.
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Woodworking is a great tradition. Wood is perfect for building everything from houses to hat racks. It can be painted or you can show off it...
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Learn the characteristics of various St. Augustinegrass cultivars along with requirements for grass establishment, maintenance, and control ...
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Table of Contents
Introduction – Ayanava Majumdar 3
About AIDB – Rachel Chastain 4
Grow Your Own Food – Chip East 5
To...
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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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