The Alabama Cooperative Extension System's urban forestry, wildlife, and natural resources management team and Project Learning Tree (PLT) p...
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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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Warning Signs for Severe Weather
Severe weather alerts and actions can help you prepare for natural disasters, such as tornadoes, hurrican...
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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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Learn essential techniques to create thriving urban landscapes that add beauty and value to your city.
This publication addresses the pla...
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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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Horticulture and Plants Enrich Our Schools and Communities
Unique gardens and cultural landmarks create a sense of place
Par...
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Located at the southern end of the Appalachian Mountains, the Tallapoosa River winds 258 miles from western Georgia into eastern Alabama. Th...
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Landscape design is the art of developing a property for its greatest use and enjoyment. Effective landscape design is also a scienc...
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The Horticulture Professional Services Licenses are issued to businesses that engage in and solicit for Landscape Design (LD), and have ...
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You are responsible for clearing debris from your property after a damaging natural event.
Here are some guidelines for setting priorities ...
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