December 2019

• Tree bark injuries

  Paul Pugliese.

  December 20, 2019

  

  Split bark, or vertical cracks along the lower tree stem of young trees, most commonly occurs on thin-barked trees. Large cracks can become long-term open wounds that are more susceptible to wood-boring insects, fungal diseases and wood decay.  Read More

  Posted in: Diseases, Trees

• It’s time to add mulch, divide overcrowded flowers, plant new trees

  Paul Pugliese.

  December 20, 2019

  

  Now is the time to add a blanket of mulch to perennial flowers and shrubs. Maintaining a mulch layer at least 3 inches deep will significantly reduce weeds and help newly planted trees and shrubs get established and stay healthy.  Read More

  Posted in: Flower beds, Landscaping, Mulch, Ornamentals, Planting, Shrubs, Trees, Weeds

• Four-legged excavators cause damage to home lawns this time of year

  Paul Pugliese.

  December 20, 2019

  

  Moles are insectivores that are closely related to shrews and bats. In the fall, there is a lot of mole activity because white grubs are starting to hatch out near the soil surface. This is one of the mole’s favorite snacks. Moles tunneling under the lawn can be a symptom of a grub problem, especially…

  Posted in: Lawns, Wildlife

• Give the gift of knowledge

  Paul Pugliese.

  December 20, 2019

  

  The gift of knowledge is one that any farmer or gardener can truly appreciate. Research is continually finding new and better ways to deal with the challenges farmers and gardeners face and University of Georgia Cooperative Extension publications document those recommendations.  A soil sample kit or a UGA Extension publication on your loved one’s favorite…

  Posted in: Books, Publications, Soil

• Getting to the ‘Root’ of the Problem

  Paul Pugliese.

  December 20, 2019

  

  In this Extension Corner segment, UGA Extension’s Paul Pugliese shares how to deal with mature tree roots that destroy lawns or cause problems around landscaping.

  Posted in: Mulch, Planting, Trees, Video, Weeds