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Stories

Gardening

July 2, 2025

Grow food with style: Edible landscaping blends beauty and bounty
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June 16, 2022

UGA experts work to protect biodiversity on Jimmy Carter’s solar farm
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March 29, 2022

When to prune landscape plants — and how to do it right
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Aug. 3, 2021

Getting to know Georgia’s native flora
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June 4, 2021

UGA Extension recommends water-wise irrigation methods for the home landscape
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Nov. 12, 2020

Biodegradable containers can benefit gardeners
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Expert Resources

Hort Management: For Landscape Managers

Dec. 20, 2016
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2015’s Best New Plants from the Trial Gardens at the University of Georgia

Nov. 20, 2015
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Water-Wise Landscape Guide for the Georgia Piedmont

July 2, 2015
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Native Plants for Georgia Part III: Wildflowers

Dec. 12, 2011
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Landscape Basics: Color Theory

Nov. 14, 2011
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Tips for Saving Water in the Landscape

Nov. 11, 2011
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