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Leyland cypress trees grow as a property border in a lawn in Butts Co., Ga. CAES News
Hedgerow 08/13/12 Frank M. Watson
Hedges are a common feature in many Georgia landscapes. They are used to define property lines, provide privacy or block the view of an unpleasing object.
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Central Georgia landscapes 08/09/12 Merritt Melancon
Are you a new homeowner, or are you just looking for more confidence when you tackle projects around your home’s landscape? If you answered yes, chances are you’ve got some questions. Houston County Master Gardeners have designed a program that will provide you with answers.
Map showing precipitation totals across Georgia in July 2012. CAES News
July climate summary 08/08/12 Pam Knox
Drought conditions in most parts of the state stabilized in July, although there was an increase in exceptional drought in west-central Georgia due to the heat and lack of rainfall.
Get kids involved in community service by learning what they are interested in. Making the world a cleaner place is a place to start. CAES News
Reduce. Reuse. Recycle? 08/03/12
Teaming up to reduce the amount of trash your family throws away each week can give parents and children the experience of working towards a common goal and create some fun family traditions. By working together, families can make their homes greener and limit the amount of waste their family produces
A bed bug fills with blood as it feeds on a human arm. CAES News
Bed bugs from school 08/03/12 Merritt Melancon
Just when parents thought head lice were the only insects to invade classrooms, bed bugs have been added to the list. Hotels are typically the place that comes to mind when bedbugs are mentioned, but the critters like book bags, too.
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Turfgrass Update 08/02/12 Merritt Melancon
Camden and Glynn county Extension agents will host a green industry update and workshop for professional landscapers from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. August 28.
Fresh brown eggs from chickens raised by a Pike County, Ga., farmer. CAES News
Raising backyard chickens 07/26/12 Judy Ashley
If your family is one of the many considering raising a flock of backyard chickens, there are a few things you may want to consider before you bring the birds home to roost.
A roll of freshly harvested sod CAES News
Cuban turf 07/25/12 Sharon Dowdy
University of Georgia-licensed turfgrass may soon be growing on Cuban golf courses, sports fields and resorts.
Portable irrigation sets on a sod farm in Fort Valley, Ga. CAES News
Water grass wisely 07/23/12 William G. Tyson
There have been isolated showers across the state, but many areas have not received the much needed rain. Unless you have been watering it, the grass in your lawn is probably wilted and browning. But if you’ve been watering improperly, you may still find yourself with a less-than-healthy lawn.