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Did you know that many plant problems are directly related to the soil they are planted in? Soil testing is the best way to know if your soil will support healthy growth for your landscape and garden plants. That’s why one of the first questions we’ll ask when making a plant or landscape issue diagnosis…
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Just last month, Hallie Harriman, a colleague from Cobb County, mentioned that a stand of sassafras trees in her county that were suffering from a mysterious disease. Their leaves were wilting prematurely, and the sapwood under the bark was discolored. Fortunately, I had not heard of anything in Forsyth County that would fit the symptoms…
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Fall may still seem a long way off, but preparing warm-season lawns for fall and winter begins in late summer. These tips will help get your bermuda grass, centipede grass, or zoysia grass lawn ready for dormancy, prevent weed and disease problems, and help your lawn thrive next spring.
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I have been astonished by the amount of rain we have received over the past few months. According to the National Weather Service, the precipitation total for the past five months is only 15 inches away from last year’s total. The National Weather Service predicts that the rain will continue through summer. This means our…
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Many of us have started home food gardens or are at least interested in growing food at home. Some food plants grow best when added to the garden as transplants.
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I have had a few residents contact me recently with issues with their camellias, azaleas, or hydrangeas. The leaves look unsightly and are turning colors and dying. The problem is camellia leaf gall, and it’s easy to take care of. This disease is more common on sasanqua varieties of camellias than on Japanese camellia. It…
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Several factors make invasive plants problematic: They grow in both sun and shade; they reproduce from both roots and seeds; they spread rapidly; and they destroy the natural biodiversity of southeastern U.S. forests by displacing native plants. Japanese honeysuckle occurs more commonly than other non-native invasive plants, but non-native privet has taken over 644,317 acres…
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Springtime seems to wake up a planting gene in many of us. A summer food garden is a fun and satisfying family project. Growing food from seeds is inexpensive and helps kids understand where our food comes from.
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Spring green-up is right around the corner. Following these practices will help maximize turfgrass and minimize weeds. There are three primary methods of weed control: cultural, mechanical, and chemical. To manage weeds consistently, we need to use all three.
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As our community experiences the at-home togetherness of telework, online school, and sheltering in place, warming temperatures tempt us outside to enjoy the beauty that spring in Georgia offers. This spring burst of plant growth also brings the necessity of yard work.
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