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Fire ants scurry along a piece of wood CAES News
Garden bed fire ants can put a stinging stop to spring planting 03/13/14 Merritt Melancon
Nothing will put a stop to early spring, planting-bed preparation like the appearance of a giant fire ant mound in the middle of a vegetable garden.
This year's El Nino could cause a late frost this spring. Be ready with these tips from UGA Extension. CAES News
Late-frost survival kits help gardeners weather whatever comes 03/13/14 Merritt Melancon
With the polar vortex sliding around unpredictably this winter and this spring’s weather projected to be unpredictable, at best, many Georgia gardeners may be weary of a late frost.
Don't let fire ants ruin your afternoons. CAES News
Don't let spring fire ants ruin summertime fun 03/13/14 Merritt Melancon
Nothing ruins a good cookout or run through the sprinklers like a mound of fire ants. With warmer weather around the corner, early spring is the time to tackle fire ants problems before they spoil summer fun.
A deer dines on pasture grass in Butts Co., Ga. CAES News
From plant selection to repellents and fences, UGA experts share deer control tips 03/13/14 Sharon Dowdy
Home gardeners love adding plants to their landscapes. Deer love eating them. University of Georgia Extension experts share a few ways to attempt to control them.
St. Augustinegrass seedheads CAES News
Lawncare can be simpler if homeowners will take time to get to know their grass 03/13/14 Merritt Melancon
What type of plant makes up most of the lawns in Georgia? If you shrugged and answered “grass,” you’re not alone. Homeowners spend hours mowing and treating their lawns, but many don’t know much about the plants that make up the green expanse between their driveways and front doors.
Walk Georgia Logo/WG participant Andrea Gonzalez running in a 5K CAES News
Walk Georgia Spring 2014 deadline extended to April 15 due to increased interest 03/13/14 Kathryn Schiliro
It’s not too late to take part in the spring session of Walk Georgia. Registration for this University of Georgia Extension fitness program is now open through April 15 at www.WalkGeorgia.org.
Sweet potatoes harvested from a backyard garden in Butts County, Ga. CAES News
Plant potatoes in the spring for harvest in the summer and fall 03/13/14 Frank M. Watson
It’s time to plant potatoes or “taters” as Southerners say. Unlike many spring vegetables, potatoes can be planted as early as four weeks prior to the last frost of the season.
Unlike bagged manure, "free" manure from your local farm may come with weed seeds and pesticide residue. Check the source of your manure before bringing home extras. CAES News
Free manure for gardens can come with weeds and pesticide residue. 03/13/14 Paul Pugliese
Using animal manure to amend garden and landscaping soil was common practice 20 years ago. Today, University of Georgia Extension agents, discourage it.
Squash vine borer larva inside squash vine. CAES News
Plant semi-organically with tips from a University of Georgia expert 03/12/14 Sharon Dowdy
To place the certified organic seal on their produce, farmers must follow a strict list of rules. Home gardeners who want to use organic practices can take the first steps by using methods one University of Georgia expert calls “modified organics.”