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Paul Pugliese.

Paul Pugliese.

Bachelor of Science degree in Horticulture and minor in Biology from Berry College, Rome, GA in 2001; Master’s degree in Plant Protection and Pest Management from the University of Georgia in 2003; Became a Certified Arborist in June 2009 through the International Society of Arboriculture; Has worked as an Agriculture and Natural Resources County Extension Agent for UGA Extension in Cherokee County (2006-2011) and Bartow County (2011-Present).

  • Caring for Hydrangeas

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    Hydrangeas close up

    Hydrangeas can add great beauty to Southern landscapes, but they do require a little bit of TLC. In this Extension Corner segment, UGA Extension’s Paul Pugliese explains the basics of caring for hydrangeas.

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  • Drawbacks to Bradford Pear Trees

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    limb Bradford Pear tree

    In this Extension Corner segment, UGA Extension’s Paul Pugliese discusses the Bradford pear tree. While they are very popular in Southern landscapes, he explains why they might not be the best choice for your yard.

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  • How Mistletoe Kills Trees

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    Mistletoe

    Gardening expert Paul Pugliese focuses on something usually associated with love or a Christmas tradition. However, it has no love connection whatsoever for trees.

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  • How to Kill Weedy Grasses

    Paul Pugliese.

    Many clients contact the Extension office frustrated with grasses taking over flower beds or vegetable gardens. A common phone call might involve Bermudagrass taking over a bed of juniper groundcovers or daylilies. If you’ve ever tried to pull Bermudagrass out by hand, you’ll quickly learn that it just grows right back from any root fragments…

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