University of Georgia
UGA College of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences The University of Georgia Tifton Campus
Menu
Close
Search

Browse Drought-Tolerant Plants Stories - Page 4

32 results found for Drought-Tolerant Plants
Browse Stories By Category
Annuals Community Gardens Composting Container Gardens Drought-Tolerant Plants Fertilizer Flowers Fruit Gardening Ground Covers Herbs Houseplants Landscaping Lawn Maintenance Mulch Native Plants Perennials Pesticide School Gardens Shrubs Soil Trees Urban Agriculture Vegetables Vines Water Use Weeds
CAES News
April Climate Report 05/04/12 Pam Knox
April continued the trend of warmer than normal months across the region. Temperatures continued to be 2 to 4 degrees above normal. Rainfall was scarce across most of the state, leading to increases in drought conditions across all but the far northwest corner of Georgia.
A new ornamental grass University of Georgia plant breeder Wayne Hanna released is well-suited for Georgia's climate. Below Atlanta, it's a perennial. CAES News
Ornamental wonder 02/24/11 Jonathan Andrews
The University of Georgia recently released two drought-tolerant, disease-resistant ornamental grasses that can grow from a seedling to a full plant in one month. And, they don’t produce seed or pollen.
Spring is right around the corner, and so are spring flowers, summer vegetables and all the gardening these seasons bring. CAES News
2011 edition of the Spring Garden Packet 02/24/11 Stephanie Schupska
Summertime is right around the corner, and with it comes colorful flowers, tasty vegetables and leaf-chopping insects. We’re got articles and information to help you with your garden needs in the 36th edition of the Spring Garden Packet, produced by the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences.
Dew collects on a yellow bloom at the UGA Trial Gardens in Athens. April 2010 CAES News
UGA Trial Gardens 07/01/10 April Reese Sorrow
Georgia’s summer heat is on, bringing with it a wealth of beautiful blooms. View the best summer has to offer at the University of Georgia Trial Gardens open house July 10 from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m.
The early summer following an El Niño winter climate pattern – like we had this past winter -- is typically warmer and drier than normal. With the warmer temperatures and drier-than-normal conditions, soil moisture will quickly decrease over the next two months. CAES News
Georgia summer 06/15/10 David E. Stooksbury, Ph.D.
Georgia’s summer will likely be warmer and drier than normal through at least early August. Temperatures and rainfall in late summer and early fall will depend on the number and tracks of tropical weather systems.