Planting
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As a general rule, anytime a tree or shrub dies within the first year of planting, there is usually a root issue involved. Spring planted trees and shrubs are generally more stressed from summer heat, since their roots are still underdeveloped during the first year. This results in excessive wilting, which causes well-intentioned gardeners to…
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In this Extension Corner segment, UGA Extension’s Paul Pugliese talks about planting tomatoes.
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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
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In this Extension Corner segment, UGA Extension’s Paul Pugliese talks about gardening with children.
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Question: Why are the branches on my Leyland cypress trees dying back? Over the last decade or so Leyland cypress became extremely popular as screening plants. They provided homeowners with a cheap, very rapidly growing privacy screen. Unfortunately, when a plant becomes so popular that it is planted everywhere, formerly minor pest problems can develop…
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Every year, local county Extension offices receive hundreds of phone calls from homeowners with questions about “when” to do this or that to their lawns. When do I fertilize? When do I plant grass seed? When do I core aerate? When do I apply pre-emergent herbicides? These are just a few examples of the many…
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Fall and early winter are the best time to relocate large trees and shrubs. Moving established plants from one location to another can change your landscape without costing you money. Read More
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I noticed many folks buying sweet corn seed at local garden centers recently. I also noticed that the most popular variety still appears to be Silver Queen. When I was a kid, everyone planted Silver Queen corn, which is a late season variety. The problem with late season varieties is they take about 90 to…
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In this Extension Corner segment, UGA Extension’s Paul Pugliese shares what you need to know about planting trees and shrubs in your home landscapes.
