Lawn Diseases 101Article by: Jessica Warren, ANR Agent, Camden County One of the most common issues that I receive questions about throughout the year is suspected lawn disease. Though there are several diseases that affect turfgrass in Georgia, often there is an abiotic source of the issue. Even if there…
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Sago Palms – Pros, Cons, & CareArticle by: Jessica Warren, ANR Agent – Camden County Sago palms are a popular, and generally low-maintenance, plant here in Coastal Georgia, but many homeowners understand little about these plants or how to care for them. For a start, sago palms are not actually…
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Composting at HomeArticle by: Jessica Warren, ANR Agent, Camden County As we try to create more sustainable and lower maintenance home landscapes, one of the greatest, cheapest and easiest tools available to us is composting. Composting is the recycling of organic materials where organic components of the solid waste stream…
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Creating an Edible LandscapeArticle By Jessica Warren, ANR Agent, Camden County Not everyone likes the look of, or has the space for, a traditional food production garden. Or perhaps you have a vegetable garden but would like a way to incorporate more edible plants into the space you have. Edible…
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Citrus Issues in the Home LandscapeArticle by: Jessica Warren, ANR Agent – Camden County One of the joys of living in Coastal Georgia is being able to grow plants than can’t survive the temperatures in most of the state. Some species of citrus are among these plants and can add…
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Basic Palm Health and ManagementArticle by: Jessica Warren, ANR Agent, Camden County One of the perks of living on the coast is palm trees. Our native cabbage palm grows wild in our maritime forests, and a variety of species are integrated into commercial and residential landscapes. There’s nothing else that…
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Ode to the Opossum Article by Jessica Warren, ANR Agent – Camden County If you know me well, you know that there are some things that I enjoy talking/teaching about more than others. At the top of that list is wildlife – especially misunderstood wildlife. Today I have the pleasure…
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Invasive Plants in the Home Landscape Article by Jessica Warren, ANR Agent – Camden County Living in a coastal area on the state line brings some unique challenges to our landscapes and natural areas. One of those challenges is invasive plants. This isn’t a unique challenge, but it’s a uniquely…
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Stormwater Management Article by: Jessica Warren, ANR Agent One of the challenges of coastal life is dealing with coastal storms and their aftermath. Whether it’s an afternoon thunderstorm or a tropical storm, the water left behind can leave homeowners and municipalities with management challenges – especially when that water load…
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Article by: Jessica Warren, ANR Agent – Camden County Herb gardening is popular amongst gardeners, and even those who don’t consider themselves gardeners often enjoy dabbling in herb gardening. Herbs can be grown indoors or out, in pots or beds, at any skill level. Fresh herbs can add bursts of…
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Azaleas: Issues and CareArticle By: Jessica Warren, ANR Agent, Camden Co. Azaleas are one of the most quintessentially Southern plants. This is a bit ironic considering that the azaleas most people love and associate with the South are actually from Asia. Whether it’s evergreen hybrids from Asia, or deciduous and…
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