Vegetable cultivar selection is an important factor in a farm operation. It is the first step of an integrated pest management (IPM) program...
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As a garden plant, citrus provides a unique texture, season-long dark green foliage, a unique fragrance when in bloom, and colorful edible f...
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Pesticides can help in crop production, however, people need to understand when to use and when not to use pesticides. The correct use of pe...
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Canada geese can quickly become a nuisance to those living and working near ponds and other water sources. Knowing the options and regulatio...
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Integrated Pest Management
Managing landscape and garden pests is more effective when using a variety of options. Integrated pest manag...
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Porous Is Smart
Walkways, patios, and driveways are typically impervious. Excess water running off-site transports pollutants to local wate...
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The Virginia opossum (Didelphis virginiana) is an animal that can be both a benefit and a nuisance to landowners. It is important to appreci...
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Raising chickens for eggs or meat requires the right nutrition at the right life stage. Follow these guidelines to maintain your backyard fl...
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Whether you are planting in a garden, a meadow, or a woodland, selecting native species is an important component. Alabama’s biodiversity ...
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Have you ever noticed the large puddles of water that form on the ground's surface when it rains? When you look later, the puddles have drai...
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This article is part one of the spring garden preparation series.
As the days grow longer and the sky less dreary, spring is the ideal ti...
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Learn how to protect water quality, make your landscape water efficient, and reduce storm water runoff.
Home and garden pes...
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