Urban Ag
Fall activities for turfgrass disease prevention
Large, circular, dead patches in turf caused by large patch disease caused by Rhizoctonia solani. Rhizoctonia large patch preventative activities Rhizoctonia large patch of turfgrass is most common in the…
North Pole arborvitae
Conifer takes honors in 2025. Let’s have a little talk about the North Pole. No, I am not referring to the home place of the Jolly St. Nick but North…
White in the garden
Creating contrast, depth, and serenity. Color is what gardening is all about. Each color of the rainbow, and some that aren’t in the rainbow, has a role to play in…
Seeing is believing
Education is the key to avoiding a thirsty lawn. “You gotta see this”-sound familiar? It’s the kind of phrase that sparks curiosity and invites anticipation. In education, nothing beats learning…
Spotted lanternfly alert
Greetings from the Georgia Department of Agriculture Plant Protection Division The purpose of this letter is to provide additional information on the Spotted Lanternfly and to enlist your help in…
Pollinator conservation and citizen science
Photo above: Several primary plant selections include Rudbeckia (left), Glossy Abelia, Asters (right), and Coreopsis species. Selecting the right plants. Let’s talk about pollinators and beneficial insects in the landscape.…
Back to basics
Seasonal color gardens with real, available flowers that WORK. BONES. Garden framework: > Right bed/pot location > Where do you want people to look? > You can’t hide ugly things…