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  • B 1518

    Home Garden Plums

    This resource covers plum production, pruning, thinning, fertilization, and variety selection in the home garden. Most commercially grown plum varieties are derived from either Japanese or Asian plums or European plums. Japanese plums are primarily for fresh consumption, while European plums are for both processing and fresh consumption. The products obtained from processing plums include prunes (dried fruit, the predominant product), canned fruit, jam, jelly, juice, and beverages.

    Dario Chavez, Chunxian Chen, and Jeff Cook

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    May 7, 2026
  • young Japanese maple trees are lined up for sale in a nursery

    C 1149

    Hurricane and Wind Damage to Trees and Shrubs in Nurseries

    Damage to perennial woody trees and shrubs caused by hurricanes or high wind events is often not initially apparent. In some cases, it can take months or even years to manifest, despite plants looking relatively healthy after initial inspection by growers and insurance adjustors. This publication describes common damage seen in perennial woody trees and shrubs after a hurricane or high wind event.

    Julie Campbell and Ping Yu

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    May 4, 2026
  • A tree with bright red leaves stands out among green plants

    C 999

    Great Plants Under 20 Feet for Small Spaces

    This resource will help you choose small trees and shrubs that can provide privacy from your neighbors, separation from a road with heavy traffic or a screen to hide unattractive areas.

    Bob Westerfield and Malgorzata Florkowska

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    March 10, 2026
  • pears grow on a tree

    C 742

    Home Garden Pears

    Find out how to grow pears at home. They are adapted to nearly all of Georgia, and it’s not uncommon to find trees as much as 50 years old that are still producing fruit.

    Bob Westerfield

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    March 4, 2026
  • ripe cherries on a tree

    B 992

    Minor Fruits and Nuts in Georgia

    Many types of fruits and nuts can be grown in Georgia due to our mild climate. This publication provides an outline of the culture and management of the exotic and uncommon fruits and nuts that can be grown in Georgia.

    Bob Westerfield

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    Feb. 17, 2026
  • loppers are used to cut a branch off a tree

    B 949

    Basic Principles of Pruning Woody Plants

    Pruning is one of the most important cultural practices for maintaining woody plants, including ornamental trees and shrubs, fruits and nuts. Proper pruning requires a basic understanding of how plants respond to various pruning cuts. The principles and guidelines in this publication will help you master common pruning techniques.

    Bob Westerfield

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    Feb. 9, 2026
  • A small limb with leaves grows from the bottom of the cut area where a large limb was removed

    C 1098

    Hiring a Tree Care Service

    Healthy trees add to property value and have many ecological benefits.

    Hiring a tree care service is an important decision. The work is often dangerous for the workers and if not properly done, can damage property and damage or kill the tree. These guidelines will help tree owners select a tree care service.

    Keith Mickler, Jule-Lynne Macie, Timothy Daly, and Ellen M. Bauske

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    Jan. 5, 2026
  • a large tree with a smaller tree and landscaping plants are in a mulched area in the lawn of a white multifamily home

    B 1590

    Creating a Balanced Landscape: The Partnership Between Trees and Lawns

    Trees and lawns are not mutually exclusive, with proper care, planting, selection of trees and grasses, one can enjoy a beautiful landscape complete with cool shade and soft, inviting grass. This publication explains factors involved in plant growth, the differences between trees and grasses used in lawn settings, and provides step by step directions on achieving a healthy, beautiful landscape.

    Tiana Deeb, Bodie V. Pennisi, Jason Gordon, and Clint Waltz

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    Dec. 16, 2025
  • B 1586

    Streambank and Lake Shoreline Vegetation Management for the Home Landscape in North and Central Georgia

    This resource explains how flooding and stormwater pollution affect waterways and how vegetation along the water reduces the negative impacts while improving aesthetics and water quality for fish habitats, recreational boating, appealing views, and property value. It provides guidance on planning, implementation and maintenance of riparian buffer vegetation, and a list of recommended plants.

    Martin Wunderly, Bodie V. Pennisi, Erin Getzelman, Nathan Eason, Steven R. Patrick, and Garrett Hibbs

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    Nov. 17, 2025
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