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Have holes in the leaves of your ornamental cherry tree and wondering what’s causing it? It might not be bugs after all! In this video, Paul Pugliese, UGA Extension Agent in Bartow County, breaks down a common issue affecting ornamental flowering cherry trees in Georgia—leaf spot disease. He explains how this fungal and bacterial disease…
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In my previous article, I highlighted several small flowering trees that are recommended for planting in Georgia. This week, we will explore some of our relatively small native trees that are evergreen as well as a few deciduous trees with great fall color that are underutilized in Georgia landscapes. As a reminder, fall and winter…
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Fall and winter are the best times to plant new trees and shrubs in Georgia. One of the most important considerations is finding trees that are suitable for a site based on available space. Decisions to purchase trees on impulse often end with trees that grow too large next to a home or road access…
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Pre-emergent herbicides are designed to stop the growth of annual weeds during germination. Pre-emergent herbicides are the cornerstone of effective lawn weed management. Pre-emergent chemicals will not work on any weeds that are already established in your lawn. It’s important to use these products before you have a weed problem; therefore, timing of application is…
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A soil amendment, sometimes called a soil conditioner, is any material added to a soil to improve its physical and chemical properties, such as water retention, permeability, drainage, aeration, structure, and nutrient holding capacity. The goal is to provide a better environment for roots to grow. To work properly, an amendment must be thoroughly mixed…
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Summer Day Camps and Practice Schedule
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Question: How do I know how much fertilizer to use when looking at the bar graph on my soil test report? Answer: Read the information below the bar graph under the heading “Recommendations”. Fertilizer and lime recommendations are customized for your soil sample based on the lab results reported in the bar graph. Keep in…
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Whether planting a new lawn from seed or sod, it seems that many local landscapers and home builders have forgotten that soil preparation is the most important step for successful establishment. In the rush to build new homes throughout Bartow County, our office has been getting numerous calls from frustrated homeowners that end up with…
