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Rosette Rose Disease is a serious disease that is infecting rose plants. It’s a viral disease that I’ve seen in Towns and Union counties. It can spread rapidly and kill rose plants within a couple of year of infection. Let’s talk about rosette rose disease, how to spot it, and what you can do about…
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Leyland cypress trees are a very common and popular landscaping plant. I’ve seen them planted by people all over Georgia. However, there are a couple of issues that are commonly seen in Leyland cypress trees. Let’s talk about Leyland cypress trees, what some of those issues are, and what steps you can take to reduce…
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I know that not everyone here has a pond, but chances are that you know someone who does. Maybe you enjoy fishing or someone close to you does. Either way I want to talk about pond management today. There are some simple practices that people can do to manage their ponds to a healthier status.…
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Most people in Georgia have well water in their homes. Here in the mountains, many people enjoy fresh mountain water as their primary drinking source. Therefore, it’s very important that people be aware of potential issues with well water and things that they can do to mitigate issues. Let’s talk about some well issues and…
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Temperatures in Georgia have continued to rise as the rain has held off for several weeks now. We haven’t had any appreciable rain since May 11, as of writing this article. We may have some rain early in the week the first full week of June, which is when this column will be published. I…
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Ticks are very common in the wooded mountains. Let’s talk about some of the different species that are out there and the dangers that they can pose. Ticks have life cycles that last 2 to 3 years. There are many things that factor into tick population including temperature, rainfall, humidity, and available hosts (deer, mice,…
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As the temperatures continue to rise, plants are blooming, leaves are expanding, and life is rustling in woods again. Some of the life includes snakes. I’ve already heard a few stories of encounters that people have had with snakes early this spring. Snakes are a natural part of the landscape that we’re going to have…
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I think that most people enjoy eating a handful of blueberries. Eating them always reminds me of my grandfather because he always puts them on his cereal in the morning. Blueberries grow pretty well here, but there are a few things to be aware of so let’s talk about those so that you can have…
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Pesticides are an integral part of agriculture. They play an important role in making sure that we have enough food. Resistance to those pesticides is becoming a growing issue too. Let’s talk about what pesticide resistance is, how it occurs and what can be done to slow down resistance. Pests are pretty smart and capable…
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Lime is a very important part of having healthy soil where we live. Knowing how much to apply and where to apply are very important considerations to effectively use lime. Let’s talk about what lime does, why you need it, how much to apply, and how to apply it. There are a couple of different…
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