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HorsesTakeaways Tall fescue [Lolium arundinaceum (Schreb.) S.J. Darbyshire] was first introduced to the United States in the late 19th century but did not become widely used until the 1940s. Now it is one of the more significant cool-season forage grasses with more than 1 million acres planted in north Georgia…
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LandscapingResearch has shown that if you properly select, install, and maintain ornamental plants, you greatly increase their survival and performance in the landscape. Following sound planting and care procedures for ornamentals also will help conserve water. Properly sited plants that have been carefully planted and maintained usually require less irrigation…
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FlowersAnnuals are the mainstay color plant of many home gardens. They are also used in increasingly large numbers in commercial and municipal landscapes because they provide landscape color in a very short time with minimal investment. Properly cared for, many annuals will brighten the landscape continuously from spring until frost…
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FruitPlums belong to the Prunus genus and consists of many species of different origins and diverse fruit types. Most commercially grown varieties are derived from either Japanese or Asian plums (P. salicina and its interspecific hybrids) or European plums (P. domestica). Japanese plums are primarily for fresh consumption, while European plums…
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Water , Well WaterWhen you pour yourself a glass of water to drink, it may appear clean, taste good, and you may expect it to be safe. However, many sources of water we assume are safe may contain dissolved minerals, organic compounds or even live organisms at harmful concentrations. Contaminated water used for…
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Nursery and Ornamental HorticultureDamage to container-grown trees and shrubs presents differently than damage to annual agronomic crops such as cotton or peanuts. However, like agronomic crop damage, significant reductions in quality can cause a decrease in value and a negative net profit, despite a lack of substantial plant mortality. Woody ornamental crops are…
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HempBackground With the passage of the 2018 U.S. Farm Bill, industrial hemp (Cannabis sativa L..) was declassified as a Schedule I drug and is now legal (with restrictions) for production in the U.S. Hemp and marijuana are both Cannabis sativa but are distinguished from each other based on the concentration…
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Well WaterPreassessment Why Should I Be Concerned With the Condition of My Well? About 95% of Georgia’s rural residents rely on their own wells for all of their household water needs—including drinking water. Wells that are properly constructed and maintained generally provide good quality water. However, wells that are improperly constructed…
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CompostingLandscape refuse, such as leaves, grass clippings and trimmings, accounts for up to 20 percent of the wastes being placed in landfills. Bans on outdoor burning and laws which will limit dumping of leaves and grass clippings into landfills make composting and mulching attractive alternatives for managing yard refuse and…
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Container GardensGardening in containers is a fascinating way of growing plants. It has expanded the horizons of gardening for homeowners and often has provided the only way to garden for apartment and condominium dwellers. Planting in containers has also provided a contemporary aspect to gardening. The use of unusual plants in…
