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He’s Bored, But He Didn’t Kill Your Tree


November 20, 2017

Sometimes you don't realize a tree is dying until it is dead. A few weeks ago, we got a call from a client who said he had insects killing his trees. Before having someone drive out to the property, our Master Gardener volunteer recommended ... READ MORE

Category: HOME LANDSCAPES, Horticulture, Pests & Disease
Tags: Beetle, Borer, Bug, Insect, Insects, Integrated Pest Management, Longhorned, Panhandle Gardening, Trees

Whiteflies Invade the Panhandle


October 2, 2017

Over the last month or so, home gardeners and commercial growers alike have noticed what look to be large dust particles floating through the air. It's probably not uncommon to have inhaled a few or even a few hundred of these mysterious particles. ... READ MORE

Category: HOME LANDSCAPES, Horticulture, Pests & Disease
Tags: General Gardening, Insects, Integrated Pest Management, Ornamental Shrubs, Panhandle Gardening, Pest, Pest Control, Sooty Mold, Whiteflies, Whitefly

Permaculture Practices for the Home Landscape


August 25, 2017

If you've attended any of our landscaping classes, then you've probably heard the phrase "Right Plant, Right Place". This phrase is a simple reminder to research plant growth habits and growing conditions before making selections for your landscape. ... READ MORE

Category: HOME LANDSCAPES, Horticulture
Tags: Edible Landscape, Fruit Trees, Garden Design, General Gardening, Panhandle Gardening, Permaculture, Vegetable Gardening

Increase Crop Diversity to Improve Your Garden


April 13, 2017

Most of you plant a spring vegetable garden with a number of different vegetable types. However, you may not realize that you are improving the health of your soil and your crops by planting a diverse garden. Intercropping is a gardening practice ... READ MORE

Category: Horticulture
Tags: Crop Rotation, Fertilization, Garden Design, Gardening, Insects, Integrated Pest Management, Panhandle Gardening, Pest, Pests, Soil, Vegetable, Vegetable Gardening, Weeds