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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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Clutter is a word that is defined differently for every person. To some, having many items surrounding them in their home might make them feel secure. To others, that could cause frustration and a need to have fewer things in their personal space. Tendencies toward acquiring and keeping possessions is not the same for everyone,…
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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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According to the USDA-ERS, in one year, approximately 133 billion pounds (31%) of the 430 billion pounds of available food supply at the retail and consumer levels, with an estimated retail value of $162 billion, was wasted. On top of that is the value of inputs, such as land, water, labor, and energy that were…
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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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As they tower above us, trees create shade to keep us cool – and lower power bills. Tree leaves catch and filter airborne soot and dust, and they absorb harmful atmospheric gasses and convert them into energy for growth. Leaves also intercept raindrops, slowing the speed of their fall and lessening their erosive force when…
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After our hot, dry fall, it may be hard to imagine dealing with winter storms this season. But the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration forecasts a neutral winter for us, and that means more warm-to-cold-to warm temperature swings, according to UGA Agricultural Climatologist Pam Knox.
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Fall is an ideal time to add perennial trees and shrubs to your landscape. Because the root systems of perennials continue to grow even when the rest of the plant is dormant, fall planting gives the root system the opportunity to establish in their new environment without having to undergo the heat and drought stress…
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