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Fall Tree and Shrub Planting

Planting trees and shrubs this time of the year gives the plants time to send their roots out into …

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Collard Greens and Cabbage

I think it’s time to expand my vegetable garden area. I want to add more space for collard greens …

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Hibiscus 'Midnight Marvel'

Hibiscus ‘Midnight Marvel’ (Rose Mallow) is a hybrid cultivar that doesn’t fit into any one species. It is the …

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In my yard there are a few trees in the back yard that I can see with some dead …

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Pre-Fall Lawn Tips

It has been almost two weeks since I’ve been able to mow my lawn. I’m sure the neighbors think …

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Have You Seen Thickhead in Your Garden?

No, I’m not talking about your brother-in-law. Thickhead or redflower ragleaf (Crassocephalum crepidioides) is an introduced weed that I’m …

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Mulching Your Garden Beds

How was farming possible in the thousands of years before the use of commercial fertilizers, herbicides and pesticides? You …

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Wasps at Porch Lights

In recent weeks we’ve been getting a lot of messages regarding large wasps coming to porch lights. In all …

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Vegetable Crop Rotation Tips

If you have a vegetable garden or otherwise grow annual plants, a one-time proven cultural method for preventing disease …

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Drought Tolerant Black Eyed Susan

A native plant selection, Black Eyed Susan Rudbeckia hirta is technically an annual plant starting from seed each year in the …

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Planting Cool Season Vegetables

Something most people don’t realize is that many of the crops we call “cool season” vegetables are actually biannual …

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Fertilize Your Summer Lawn

When it comes to lawns, in our area we grow warm season grasses. They should probably be called hot …

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Thunderstorms and Trees

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

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Signs of Heat Exhaustion

It’s acutely hot outside during the month of July and not something to be trifled with. I was reminded …

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