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Early winter tree planting
Early winter is a great time to add a tree to the landscape, especially when fall color is everywhere we look. Some of those brilliant ...
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Damaging cold weather
My wife and I were welcomed back to Georgia after spending a week in the Caribbean to 32 degrees Fahrenheit this morning. As shocking the ...
by Brian Maddy, Friday, January 19, 2018 9:08 pm
Columns
Blueberry revolution: How and when to plant
Georgia may have to change the emblem on the state license plate from the “Peach State” to the “Blueberry State.”
by Brian Maddy, Friday, January 12, 2018 6:31 pm
Columns
Winterizing our ornamental plantings
January is upon us and so are winter temperatures. Plants prepare themselves during late summer and fall through a process called cold acclimation. As ...
by Brian Maddy, Friday, January 5, 2018 5:19 pm
Columns
Winter animal protection
At this time of the year our winter weather becomes a hot topic. How winter weather affects animals outside is an important consideration. Some folks ...
by Brian Maddy, Friday, December 29, 2017 3:00 pm
Columns
Deadly gases in your home: carbon monoxide and radon
Dangerous gases may be lurking inside your home. Most people are familiar with carbon monoxide (CO). This deadly gas is colorless, tasteless, and odorless. Each ...
by Brian Maddy, Monday, December 25, 2017 5:16 pm
Columns
The care and keeping of Christmas trees
It’s that time of year again. The magic of Christmas abounds. One of those things that bring the spirit of Christmas home is the traditional ...
by Brian Maddy, Friday, December 8, 2017 6:16 pm
Columns
Why can water be odoriferous and what to do about it
The extension office gets several calls per month concerning the water supply to the house. What usually tops the list of concerns is that the ...
by Brian Maddy, Friday, December 1, 2017 4:36 pm
Columns
Maddy: Why is it important to soil test?
Did you know that if the pH of the soil is less than 5.5, most of the fertilizer that is applied cannot be used by ...
by Brian Maddy, Friday, November 17, 2017 5:26 pm
Community
Maddy: Liming and why it’s important
One of the most frequently asked questions is why plants in the landscape are not growing well. The most frequent response is: When is the ...