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Orange Azalea blooming at the State Botanical Gardens in Athens, Ga. CAES News
Azalea care 03/15/12 Frank M. Watson
Azaleas in full bloom are a sign that spring has sprung in the South. Georgia’s unpredictable weather has blooms on the Southern favorite popping out early. To keep azaleas at their best, University of Georgia Cooperative Extension specialists offer a few maintenance tips.
A redbud tree (cercis spp.) blooms during springtime on the UGA Griffin Campus CAES News
Planting new additions 03/08/12 Michael J. Wheeler
If you are planning to add to new plant material to your landscape, University of Georgia Cooperative Extension specialists recommend keeping a few things in mind before you dig your first shovel-full of dirt.
Henbit - weed often found in turfgrass lawns CAES News
Weed removal 02/29/12 Paul Pugliese
The majority of weeds that are growing this time of year are called winter annual weeds. Weeds that are actively growing in lawns and pastures include henbit, chickweed, wild radish, buttercup, hop clover and catchweed bedstraw.
Endless summer hydrangea CAES News
Changing bloom color 02/28/12 William G. Tyson
Often purchased as a gift plant, bigleaf hydrangea can be transplanted in landscapes and enjoyed year after year.
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Moisture booster 02/23/12 Frank M. Watson
University of Georgia Cooperative Extension agent Frank Watson explains why adding mulch to new plant material is essential, especially during Georgia's drought conditions.
Pears hang from a tree in a middle Georgia home landscape. CAES News
Home orchards 02/22/12 William G. Tyson
Growing fruit trees in the home garden can be an enjoyable, relaxing and rewarding experience. However, success takes careful planning and hard work.
Freshly ground woodchips CAES News
Natural landscaping 02/16/12 William G. Tyson
Many homeowners desire a low-maintenance landscape, but don’t know how to achieve that goal. Following these recommendations from University of Georgia Cooperative Extension will help you create an easy-to-maintain, beautiful landscape.
A vegetable garden in Butts Co., Ga. CAES News
Garden site 02/16/12 Michael J. Wheeler
Choosing a garden site is one of the most important decisions any gardener will make.
Seed packets. CAES News
Start from seeds 02/16/12 STEPHEN GARTON
Now is the time to browse seed catalogs and select the lucky winners that will find their home in your summer garden plot. Adventurous gardeners may want to try plants with improved characteristics like disease and drought tolerance, greater yield potential or other unique qualities.
Georgia Pest Management handbooks 2012 CAES News
Pest management guide 02/16/12 Amanda Swennes
The 2012 Georgia Pest Management Handbook is now available. The thirty-third Commercial Edition, published by the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, provides more than 800 pages of current information on selection, application and safe use of pest control chemicals around farms, homes, urban areas, recreational areas and other environments where pests may occur.