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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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Remembering to stay hydrated is always difficult when Georgia summers bring stifling heat. Add the element of wearing masks due to COVID-19, and drinking enough fluid becomes an even trickier task. But forgetting to drink water and other hydrating fluids can cause dehydration and associated negative health impacts. Signs of mild to moderate dehydration include…
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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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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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