Pomegranate

Punica granatum
Pomegranates grow as dense, bushy shrubs 6 to …

Salad Burnet

Sanguisorba minor

taken from The Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Book…

Asparagus

Asparagus officinalis
Asparagus is a cool-climate perennial plant that is …

New Zealand Spinach

Tetragonia tetragonioides
There are few leafy greens that do well …

How To Build a Garden Hose Water Level

The heavy rains earlier this year exposed drainage problems I …

Trees – Planting Correctly

It is said that when you plant a tree you …

Carpenter Bee Control – Bert’s Method

Carpenter bees are a most annoying spring nuisance. They hover …

Scale

Scale insects range from pinhead size to a quarter-inch in …

Yellowjacket – Spring vs Summer vs Fall Behavior Compared

Yellowjackets are a common, yet misunderstood, insect of the South. …

Ground bee identification

One of the benefits of experience is knowing when something …

Heron – Control

Every year, many pond keepers lose fish from their ponds …

Pansy – Caterpillar Damage

A skill that gardeners could practice more often is observational …

White Grub – Control in Lawns

It’s common to find one or two “C-shaped” white grubs …

Homeowner Q&A about Pine Beetles

The following was written by Terry Price, Georgia Forestry Commission.…

Saddleback Caterpillars

Saddleback caterpillars are one to one and a half inches …

Carpenter Bees – General Info and Control

Carpenter bees are seen throughout Georgia in spring and early …

Deer Control – Using a Scarecrow Device

From a local rose grower.

“We have a large lot …

Sweet Flag (Acorus) – Scale

Former Extension agent Christi Heidt reports an unusual problem: scale …

Millipede – Control

Spring rains often bring creatures which are not seen at …

Japanese Beetles – Control Options

Most summers are favorable for Japanese beetles. The coppery-green beetles …