Crape Myrtle
Crape myrtle (Lagerstroemia species) is a handsome, summer-flowering, deciduous small tree or shrub. It is a favorite among Southern gardeners because of its beauty and low maintenance. It has been called the lilac ... [... more]
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Asparagus
A third technique for extending asparagus harvest has been the subject of Clemson University research and is highly recommended for home gardeners who have plenty of space. Plant twice the asparagus needed for your ... [... more]
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Balancing Nature Within Your Landscape
Natural predators are organisms that kill or reduce the population of other organisms. In our landscapes, these would be organisms potentially harmful to plants. In terms of pest management, natural predators are of ... [... more]
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Cool-Season Grasses
Although the general use ranges of various turfgrasses in the southern United States are outlined in Figure 1, the local or microenvironment of a particular landscape often dictates which grasses can be grown ... [... more]
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Amaryllis
Fertilization determines the size and quality of the flowers and foliage. For garden plantings, use fertilizers containing low nitrogen, such as 5-10-10 or 6-12-12 analysis. Apply 1 to1½ pounds per 100 square feet or ... [... more]
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Sweet Potato
Sweet potatoes grow best in a well-drained, loamy to sandy soil. Those grown in heavy clay soil may be smaller and misshapen. Plant sweet potatoes on ridges in the Coastal and Piedmont areas to provide better ... [... more]
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Food Safety Tips For Kids
Reading and understanding directions is extremely important. Children should know how to read before being allowed to use the microwave. If they are old enough to use a microwave, follow these tips:Pierce hot dogs with a fork before putting them ... [... more]
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Home Canning Equipment
Canning jars come in a variety of sizes from half-pint to half-gallon jars. Pint and quart jars are the most commonly used sizes. Processing times have not been developed for many foods in half-pint, 12-ounce or 1½ pint jars. If the recipe does ... [... more]
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Insect Pests Of Sweet Corn
Consider cultural control methods for cutworms, seed-corn maggots and corn rootworms as outlined in the discussion of these pests. Bacillus thuringiensis (B.t.) is a microbial insecticide that contains spores of this ... [... more]
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Safe Handling Of Pork
Basic Tips: Always use clean utensils and storage containers for safe storage. Divide large amounts of leftovers into small, shallow containers for quick cooling in the refrigerator; avoid placing large pots of stew or gravy in the refrigerator ... [... more]
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Mowing Lawns
Lawn grasses need to be mowed properly. This chore is often taken for granted unless you realize that mowing directly affects the health and quality of a lawn. When mowing a lawn, important factors to consider ... [... more]
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Mondo Grass
Propagate by dividing large clumps. Be sure to include as many roots as possible and eight to 10 leaves on each section for planting. The plants are easily established and require little effort. The plants do not ... [... more]
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