Gabrielle LaTora
-
In the world of turfgrass, there are lots of fungi out there just waiting to colonize your lawn. From dollar spot to fairy rings, many turf diseases in Georgia are caused by fungi. Some fungal species prefer warm temperatures, while others like it cool. Regardless of temperature, most fungi like it moist and humid. Allow…
Posted in: Uncategorized -
by Sarah Ridgeway, Fulton County Master Gardener Extension Volunteer When I read a post on the social media site Nextdoor from Mike McCord asking anyone interested in participating in a Venetian Hills community garden to respond to his post, I immediately inboxed him of my interest. He called an introductory meeting on January 18, 2018.…
Posted in: Uncategorized -
Several emails have come to the help desk this week reporting “swarms of wasps” in clients’ yards, “flying quite low to the ground.” One Fulton County resident said, “they seem to be in constant motion, never landing or stopping. Their flight pattern gives the impression that they are actively searching for something.” Well, they were…
Posted in: Uncategorized -
Getting to know our neighbors is important—they give us a chance to connect with our community, encourage us to get outside, and offer help when we need it. Our “polli-neighbors” do the same things! The main job of pollinators is to move pollen between flowers, helping plants set seed and reproduce. Without pollinators in our…
Posted in: Uncategorized -
Written by Pam Rentz, Fulton County Master Gardener Extension Volunteer “Why is my plant dying?” is a question we get often in the Fulton County Extension office. The next phrase we typically hear is, “But I water it every day and it’s turning yellow!” While intentions may be good, overwatering can be as bad as…
Posted in: Uncategorized -
Written by Pam Rentz, Fulton County Master Gardener Extension Volunteer When a passerby stops and asks what that sign in your yard means, it’s an opening to have a conversation about any number of topics. Native plants, birds and butterflies and bees, wildlife, water, sustainable green landscape practices, invasive species and more are all topics…
Posted in: Uncategorized