University of Georgia
UGA College of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences Department of Crop & Soil Sciences
Menu
Close
Search

Browse Lawn and Garden Stories - Page 59

990 results found for Lawn and Garden
Browse Stories By Category
Annuals Community Gardens Composting Container Gardens Drought-Tolerant Plants Fertilizer Flowers Fruit Gardening Ground Covers Herbs Houseplants Landscaping Lawn Maintenance Mulch Native Plants Perennials Pesticide School Gardens Shrubs Soil Trees Urban Agriculture Vegetables Vines Water Use Weeds
George Vellidis, a professor on the University of Georgia-Tifton campus, examines a soil moisture sensor. CAES News
Optimizing irrigation use 08/19/13 Clint Thompson
Soil moisture sensors are an efficient tool farmers use to optimize their irrigation water use.
Satsuma oranges are grown predominantly in Alabama, Louisiana and California. CAES News
Satsuma oranges 08/14/13
Farmers interested in growing an alternative crop can learn about Satsuma oranges on Thursday, Aug. 22 at the Lowndes County Civic Center in Valdosta.
University of Georgia Cooperative Extension horticulturist Bob Westerfield displays several pieces of lawn and garden equipment during a class on the UGA campus in Griffin, Georgia. CAES News
Small farmer workshop 08/13/13
A workshop for small-scale farmers and home gardeners interested in growing and marketing vegetables for profit is set for Sept. 20 on the University of Georgia campus in Griffin.
Spring is right around the corner, and so are spring flowers, summer vegetables and all the gardening these seasons bring. CAES News
Powdery mildew 08/07/13 Frank M. Watson
If the dogwood trees in your landscape are shedding their leaves, they may be suffering the side affects of powdery mildew.
A butterfly takes a break atop a Miss Huff Lantana bush. CAES News
Lantana lace bugs 08/06/13 William G. Tyson
The summer heat is making lantana lace bug populations boom and lantana flower blooms decline. If the pests set up residence on the popular landscape plant, they can cause plants to stop producing flowers.
A cucumber vine grows in a backyard garden in Butts County, Ga. CAES News
Perfect for diseases 07/31/13 Elizabeth L. Little
Summer is a great time for fresh local produce, but Georgia summers can present many challenges for gardeners trying to keep crops healthy and alive. This is especially true for tomatoes and cucurbits.
CAES News
Septic tank problems 07/25/13 Frank M. Watson
Recent rains left some homeowners tackling septic tank problems. Saturated soils aren’t able to take up additional water from drainfield lines.
Rows of cotton at a farm on the University of Georgia Tifton Campus in 2013. CAES News
Rain soaking cotton fields 07/24/13 Clint Thompson
The deluge of rainfall this summer made a splash with some cotton farmers but created a tidal wave of challenges that some growers are still fighting.
Brown patch disease in fescue. CAES News
Brown patches 07/17/13 Paul Pugliese
If doughnut-shaped rings of dead grass are popping up in your lawn, it may be because the recent onslaught of rain created ideal conditions for brown patch disease.
Blue Suede blueberries CAES News
Bountiful berries 07/15/13 Erica P. Techo
In the wake of a cold spring and more than 35 inches of rain, Georgia’s blueberry crop has prevailed. This year’s crop did not see any problems with bugs or birds, and the excess rainfall did not negatively affect the crop.