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There is a neighborhood watch group Facebook page for the neighborhood in which I live. A few days ago someone posted a video of a swarm of bees attached to the wall near her front door. As a county agent, I was impressed as I was reading the advice she was given by our neighbors.…
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Its seems that wisteria is everywhere I look. I see it intertwined in trees, in abandoned lots, along fences, in the woods, and in some landscapes planted on purpose. I will admit that the flowers are beautiful, but this plant can have deadly consequences on mature trees. Wisteria is found from Maine to Florida, and…
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Spring is officially here! If you are like me you are ready to get to work in your yard. Before you head out to one of the big box stores or your favorite nursery, head to your local UGA Extension office and pick up a soil sample bag and/or a soil probe. Fertility plays a…
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Azaleas have become one of the most popular flowering shrubs in Georgia. There are many varieties to choose from and many varying in their ability to withstand cold injury to both the plant and flower. Many can withstand very low temperatures in mid winter after they are dormant better than they can a sudden early…
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While out running through the neighborhood last week, I noticed a considerable amount of little mounds in the front yards. I thought to myself, as I kept running, that’s a lot of bee or earthworm activity. A few days later I received a picture from a landscape professional that shows a mound of soil with…
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I had the opportunity to identify this shrub at a local business in Albany. Viburnum Suspensum is a pleasant surprise in the middle of winter. This is an ideal plant for a hedge. Foliage: opposite leaves, oval, bluntly, dentate leaf margins, prominent foliage venation patterns. Flowers and Fruits: 2 to 4 inch clusters of small what flowers…
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Hi this is James Morgan, and I am extremely excited to announce that I have created a horticulture blog that will feature plants, insects, weeds, diseases, current trends, frequently asked questions, and environmental issues. It will be updated once a week. Please share this exciting news with your friends.
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