Lawn and Garden
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This publication describes some of the most troublesome diseases of Georgia’s landscape plants to help readers identify and treat these diseases. This resource is useful for professional and amateur growers alike to better fight plant diseases and produce healthy plants.
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C 1316
Dogwood Borer
The dogwood borer can be a destructive pest of many ornamental trees in nurseries and landscapes. The dogwood borer also attacks fruit and nut trees in landscapes and commercial orchards. It is native to North America and is common in eastern Canada and the United States. It is present throughout Georgia.
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The spotted lanternfly is an invasive planthopper that can feed on a wide range of trees in the United States. The potential economic and environmental impact of spotted lanternflies is alarming, and threatens not only the livelihoods of many but also the biodiversity and beauty of our landscapes.
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This publication lists vegetable variety recommendations for the state of Georgia. Most of these varieties have been trialed and grown successfully in the state. These are not the only varieties that can grow well in Georgia but provide new gardeners with a starting point to increase their chances of success. Gardeners may need to search print catalogs and online to find the vegetables they are looking for, as local garden centers may not always carry the varieties listed here.
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Use this publication to calculate planting densities, fertilizer application rates, sprayer calibration, and soil amendment applications using unit conversions. We demonstrate the “raw math” behind common calculations to provide you with the tools for solving any equation using simple addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. No longer will you be dependent on having production guides, fertilizer charts, planter manuals, and spray nozzle catalogs to tell you what to do.
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SB 28-25
Perennial Grass, Pasture, and Forage
Commercial insect and weed control in perennial grasses, pastures, and forages. Updated annually.
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Important considerations for starting a small hydroponic operation at your home or an urban garden site.
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AP 130-3-12
Green Industry 2025
1. 2024 was a good year for many green industry firms, though Hurricane Helene mitigated these positives for many growers.
2. There are many unknowns going into 2025 that will impact green industry sales, including higher inflation and interest rates, mixed signals within the economy, increased input costs, and the varying strength of the housing market in Georgia.
3. Green industry demand is expected to have stable to moderate growth with increased prices, which will result in comparable average sales for 2025 compared to 2024.|
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This publication includes a list of good plants for Georgia organized into various sizes and groups. The design qualities of plants—their form, size, color and texture—are emphasized according to the principles and requirements of good landscape design and plant maintenance. Hardiness and disease and insect resistant qualities are also considered.
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