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A Fact of Life: Weeds
A “true weed” is many times unsightly, competes with desirable plants for light, water and soil nutrients.  Weeds also are hosts for pests such as plant pathogens, nematodes, and insects...
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Common Questions for Late Winter
Just when I think I have heard every question possible, there is a new one. That’s what makes my job interesting.  Most questions are seasonal and can be expected every year...
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When to Use Herbicides
Although the majority of herbicides may be classified as preemergence or postemergence some such as Princep are notable exceptions. They are used as both preemergence and postemergence herbicides.  Remember when using any pesticide read, understand and follow the label found on the container...
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Is It Really Amazing?
If something sounds too good to be true, it probably is.  A good example of this is the advertisement to grow tomatoes and potatoes in one single planting.  The company is selling nothing unusual, but simply a normal tomato planted very close to a normal potato...
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Winter Landscape Tips
When using salt to melt ice on walks and drives, spread it carefully to avoid damage to nearby shrubs.  Damage to needle-type evergreens will be evident next spring by copper and yellow tones.  Damaged deciduous plants will have bronze or reddish leaves...
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What to Plant in the Shade
Fescue blends with Creeping Red fescue do fairly well in shade.  It is important to remember areas in full sun during winter months may be in shade of trees during spring through fall...
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Compost for Gardeners
Composting is not just a practice for farmers, rural residents, or serious gardeners.  Anyone with a landscape can benefit both the environment and their landscape by composting...
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Blessed with Rocks?
A rock garden is an ideal way to stop soil erosion while creating an appealing landscape feature.  The most attractive rock gardens are those with a natural setting that blend with a pile of stones on level ground...
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Gardening Tips for November
Tulips and Dutch iris need to be planted in cold soil so they do not send up shoots before roots are established.  If tulips are planted deeply, they will produce large, uniform flowers for many years...
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Master Gardener's Reveal Secret of Nature Photography
Kirk Lucius will talk about "Understanding Photography" reviewing the basics of lighting, exposure, composition and camera operation.  He will also offer a slide show of nature photography...
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Liming the Garden
Many gardeners know that productivity of the vegetable garden decreases as the pH falls from the range of 6.2 to 5.5 and below.  The productive potential of soil is not determined solely by its sand, clay, and silt composition, but also by the interactions of its mineral, organic, chemical and biological components...
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Organic Gardening with Dennis Whittle Planned for October 24
With much media emphasis on the benefits of locally grown, in-season food, this is a timely presentation to guide even the most novice gardener.  Dennis will also show how you can grow cool weather crops in cold frames...
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Protect Your Landscape from the Cold
Fall is a time when most plants go dormant and a very good time for the homeowner to help protect plants from the cold days ahead...
 
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Yes, You Can Grow Peonies in Georgia!
Come to an informative Forsyth County Master Gardeners presentation and learn what you need to know about which peonies to grow, how and when to plan them and how to care for them here in the South...
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Establishing and Maintaining Fescue Lawn
In Dawson County, mid-September until late October is generally the best time to plant fescue.  Earlier plantings undergo excessive heat stress and later plantings may not become fully established prior to winter...
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Georgia Appalachian Studies Center Offers Fall Classes
The History of Gold in Lumpkin County, The Story of Bluegrass, and Native Appalachians are just some of the classes offered through the NGCSU Continuing Education Center...

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Leyland Cypress Problems
Do not plant Leyland cypress closer than eight feet apart.  As the plants get big enough for the limbs to touch, remove every other tree.  As the limbs rub together they cause wounds that can be infected by disease...
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Landscape Design Series Kicks off Early September
Learn to measure, plan and plant your personal landscape in this five-week class taught by Lifetime Master Gardener Daryl Pulis...
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Vacation Time is Almost Over for Your Plants
Watch the weather forecasts and bring plants in before the temperatures get into the low 50’s. Don’t wait until the last minute. It’s better to bring them in before you turn on the furnace so that they can have a few days to become adjusted to the lower light conditions...
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Sanitation in the Home Orchard
Why is sanitation so important?  Proper sanitation will eliminate or reduce the amount of disease causing spores and bacteria present in an area...
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