This publication explains how to build, maintain a compost pile as well as how to use compost and mulch in the yard and garden.| extension.uga.edu
This publication describes options for fencing a community or school garden, including fence types and materials.| extension.uga.edu
Ornamental Plantings on Septic Drainfields| extension.uga.edu
This publication explains everything you need to know about growing a successful home vegetable or herb garden, including location and planning, soil preparation, choosing what to plant and how to tend it, fertilizer, weed control, mulching and composting, watering, pollination, disease and insect control, harvesting, and freezing, canning and preserving.| extension.uga.edu
Dahlias are among the most spectacular flowers you can grow in your garden. Hundreds of varieties are available, with flower sizes ranging from 1 to 14 inches in diameter. Almost any color except true blue can be produced in Georgia. In exchange for their beauty, dahlias require dedicated care. Most of them need special soil preparation, staking, watering during dry periods, disbudding and a strict insect control program. This publication contains information about successfully growing dahlia...| extension.uga.edu
UGA Cooperative Extension is a collaboration between UGA CAES and UGA FACS.| extension.uga.edu
Growing plants in containers differs from growing plants in the ground. Poorly drained potting mixture can lead to root problems. Under conditions of excess moisture and poor aeration, roots become stressed and are easily invaded by root rotting fungi. Under these circumstances, plants fail to grow properly or even die. In addition to guidance on soil preparation, this bulletin provides information on selecting containers, planting and fertilizing container plants, a list of plants recommend ...| extension.uga.edu
UGA Cooperative Extension is a collaboration between UGA CAES and UGA FACS.| extension.uga.edu
UGA Cooperative Extension is a collaboration between UGA CAES and UGA FACS.| extension.uga.edu
UGA Cooperative Extension is a collaboration between UGA CAES and UGA FACS.| extension.uga.edu
Quality of chicks, feed and water are all of great concern to broiler producers, but quality of litter in broiler houses is seldom given sufficient emphasis. This is unfortunate because birds are in continuous contact with litter. Litter conditions significantly influence broiler performance and, ultimately, the profits of growers and integrators. Litter is defined as the combination of bedding material, excreta, feathers, wasted feed and wasted water.| extension.uga.edu
Georgia is home to over 50 species of fireflies, more than any other U.S. state. Also known as lightning bugs, the insects’ “dancing light” patterns are an important, and nostalgic, part of Georgia summer evenings. To protect fireflies and ensure that we continue to enjoy their presence in the landscape, it is important to understand their lifecycle and habitat needs.| extension.uga.edu
UGA Cooperative Extension is a collaboration between UGA CAES and UGA FACS.| extension.uga.edu
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