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Plants in front of garage

Winter Plant Garage Rotation

Looking back over the year, I have a hydrangea that has gotten overgrown. It now hangs down over the …

Raking leaves

Leaves: Rake or Mulch?

Lawns should be dormant by this time of the year or at least mostly dormant. I know mine hasn’t …

Winter Yard & Garden Workshop Flyer

Winter Yard & Garden Workshop

Winter Yard & Garden Workshop With Shawn Banks, Horticulture Agent & County Extension Director Tuesday, November 8th @5:30 Join us at the …

Autumn leaves on grass

Lawn Care and Falling Leaves

I’m not a big fan of overseeding the lawn with annual ryegrass. This is partly due to my not …

Pillbug

Bringing Houseplants Indoors

Any houseplants that have spent the summer months outdoors should be acclimated to less sunlight and prepared to be …

Newly harvested beets

Transition to a Fall Garden

My cucumber vines, squash plants and string beans have all finished producing for the year. The squash and the …

Large Patch Disease

Summer Growth Grass Care

Warm season grasses, with the rain and the heat, should be growing fast and producing lots of foliage to …

Trees limbs down after storm

Thunderstorms and Strong Winds

It’s worth mentioning that with the heat comes severe thunderstorms. This means strong winds that can break off dead …

Beets in the ground

Get Planting Fall Vegetables

Even with the heat of the summer, August is a good time to consider planting many of the fall …

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