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If you look close, between the blades of grass in your lawn, you might find a very bad weed - lawn burweed and its spiny fruit. This low-growing annual weed pops up in the lawn each winter and by late spring it develops small fruit with very sharp spines. You really don’t notice this weed until […] Read More |
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Two plants to always avoid are poison oak and poison ivy. Surprisingly, most people can not identify these two native plants nor realize that they are indeed poisonous. The toxin oil that causes rashes and reactions is found specifically in its stems and leaves. Poison oak and poison ivy are so similar in appearance and structure that […] Read More |
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As a child, it was a startling yet delightful moment seeing a hummingbird for the first time. At first glimpse, it seemed there was no way that tiny thing darting between flowers was a bird. It looked more like a giant bee buzzing back and forth than a typical slow moving bird. And who ever […] Read More |
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Summer is right around the corner, and with it comes warm temperatures and sunny skies. Many people will begin to ditch their winter-wear and spend their weekends away at the beach or the lake. These days by the shore may put you in a relaxed state of mind, but it is important to take proper measures […] Read More |
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Spring invites wildlife, large and small, to come out and enjoy the warmth that the season brings, including butterflies. For those interested in doing their part to help the environment in an aesthetically pleasing way, planting a butterfly garden in their yard is a good place to start. Alabama Extension Regional Horticulture Agent Mike McQueen recommends […] Read More |
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A few things to think about when landscaping a home are what works best for pets, kids and the planet. Perhaps the most underrated aspect of a lawn is its irrigation system During spring, we see new growth in lawns and gardens. The season offers plants the two ingredients they need to thrive; warmth and water. The most common irrigation […] Read More |
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