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What to Prune in March: A Guide for Georgia Gardeners As spring begins to take hold in Georgia, March is the perfect time to prepare your garden for the growing season. One of the most important tasks this month is pruning, which helps plants thrive by removing dead or diseased wood, improving airflow, and encouraging…
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Poison ivy Photo by David J. Moorhead, University of Georgia, Bugwood.org
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Fall is the best the time of the year to get your garden prepared for Spring and to head off common garden problems. The cooler temperatures also make it more pleasant to work outside. 1.Get your soil tested and apply recommended amendments now for a jump on Spring. The soil test will tell you how…
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According to the EPA, the average American uses 100 gallons of water each day, and the average household spends 30%-60% of its daily water supply on gardening and lawn care alone, depending on the season and climate1. In addition, growing population and consequent demand for water continue to rise. While these numbers should drive everyone…
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Welcome to part 2 in our landscape design series, assessing your site. Have you chosen an area you would like to landscape or are you going to landscape your entire garden? Regardless, it is important to assess your property. There are several factors to keep in mind: soil, light, drainage and privacy needs, are just…
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“Mary, Mary, quite contrary, how does your garden grow?” When the planting season begins, do you head to your local nursery and buy tons of plants with no plan? Do you then get home and think, “Where should I plant these?” Have you wasted hundreds, (thousands?!) of dollars and hours of back breaking work just…
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