MC Halbrook
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This is your permission to be “lazy” this year and avoid some clean up chores. If you at any point this summer questioned: Where are all of the butterflies? Why haven’t I seen any pollinators in my garden? You need to make plans to create an inviting space for these butterflies, bees, and other pollinators.…
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Long post ahead with MANY pictures. If you follow along on this blog, you know that I love to report on sightings from my evening walks. Lately, a tree species has been standing out to me. The pictures below are of Tree-of-Heaven that I found on my walk last night; within a 0.25 mile trail…
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What a crazy notion! While it may sound crazy to start off with Poop of all things, we are addressing the age-old concern “what can I plant on my septic drainfield?”
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Maybe you are like me, I have fond memories of playing badminton in the yard with my brother. Okay, maybe we didn’t quite know the rules to badminton. We had no net, sometimes on the same team (although most of the time not), and those birdies… may not have all been made of foam and…
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February 21, 2025 Azaleas in bloom! It is so early to see this. This must be an early blooming variety. Keep an eye out for your azaleas to begin blooming soon. We have wild, native varieties that you may see in wooded areas, but they tend to be conspicuous. This Mistletoe must have been knocked…
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Main points (next to black bars) written by Clint Waltz, Turfgrass Specialist. For turfgrass sod where the roots originate at the soil surface, dormant sodding is a more risky endeavor. Soil temperatures at or near the soil surface are more likely to fluctuate, closely mimicking the ambient air temperatures. Therefore, if the air temperature is…
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Thanksgiving truly kicks off the winter holidays and spending time with families. We wanted to take a moment to share some cool facts about some of the more popular foods that are consumed around the holidays. *Historically, this holiday has taken advantage of the Native American community. To honor their traditions, we want to share…
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We all associate Monarch Butterflies and Milkweed Plants. The reason for this is that Monarchs rely on Milkweeds as their host plant. They lay eggs on the underside of leaves. After hatching, caterpillars (larva) will munch on the leaves until your plant is bare! While referring to the Monarch Life Cycle depicted below, these butterflies…
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The time following a disaster can be very confusing and overwhelming. McIntosh and Glynn Counties passed through both hurricanes in much better condition than some of our more western counties. We are very blessed for that and certainly need to take a moment and be thankful. However, damage still occurred, trees fell down, food was…
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This morning there was a lovely chill in the air that has me dreaming of fall weather. We are still expecting rainy days and summer heat for a while, but it is nice to look ahead. If you will, look even further ahead to winter. Now is the time to plan for treating your lawn…
Posted in: Lawns