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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Fall is the favorite time of the year for many people. The days start getting shorter, leaves begin to drop, there is a chill to the nightti...
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As summer draws to a close with the days becoming shorter and the nights longer, fall in Alabama typically ushers in days that are cooler an...
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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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Summertime can be brutal when it comes to protecting landscapes in the South. Sustaining summer lawns and gardens starts with careful planni...
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Billbugs are a group of long-snouted beetles in the weevil family (Curculionidae) that can cause extensive turf damage. The hu...
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There are thousands of perennial species and cultivars to choose from. This guide gives tips on maintaining perennials that thrive in Alab...
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Even if an individual has never seen a skunk, they almost certainly have smelled one. Formerly classified as part of the weasel family, skun...
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Eastern bluebirds are a popular species to observe among bird enthusiast and homeowners. Preferring open areas, eastern bluebi...
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White grubs can attack most turf grasses. Learn how to recognize grubs and their damage and how to control them.
White grubs are ...
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Centipedegrass is a slow-growing perennial turgrass that is ideal for homeowners wanting a lawn that requires limited care and maint...
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