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UGA students take community service a step further Posted on 04/14/05 by Sydne Moody

About 40 students in a UGA residential landscape management design class used their skills to add more value to some homes renovated in an annual Athens, Ga., community service program.

Drain pipes offer alternative to hanging baskets Posted on 04/14/05 by Gary L. Wade

Creative planters made from PVC drain pipe can add a new dimension to your hanging gardens. Their sleek, cylindrical shape adds a contemporary feel to the landscape.

Reeves offers double dose in 'Gardening' April 23 Posted on 04/14/05 by Sydne Moody

On the April 23 "Gardening in Georgia," host Walter Reeves presents two important lessons for gardening: pruning those stubborn nandinas and building cold frames.

Eat healthier, spend less money Posted on 04/13/05 by Sharon Omahen

A grocery list and a little preplanning can lead to a lower food bill and a healthier diet, a University of Georgia expert says.

Tree roots, sidewalks and utility lines don't mix Posted on 04/07/05 by Sharon Omahen

Growing trees in parking lots and around sidewalks can be tricky. Developers save trees only to have the roots break up sidewalks a few years later. A University of Georgia training program has been set up to save the trees and the sidewalks.

'Gardening in Georgia': feed your landscape shrubs Posted on 04/07/05 by Sydne Moody

Host Walter Reeves explains how to fertilize your shrubs on "Gardening in Georgia" April 16 on Georgia Public Television.

Exotic, invasive plants threaten Georgia's forests Posted on 04/01/05 by Brad Haire

Japanese climbing fern climbs plants and chokes them. Cogongrass forms a toxic mat. And they're just two of many foreign plant invaders that threaten Georgia's forests and natural areas.

Better beaches possible through higher parking fees Posted on 03/31/05 by Sharon Omahen

Jekyll and Tybee Island beach-goers are willing to pay more to park at the beach if it means the beaches will be wider and sandier at high tide, a University of Georgia survey shows.

Compost happens, and gardens, yards can benefit Posted on 03/31/05 by George E. Boyhan

Compost happens. Using microorganisms to decompose organic matter into a nutrient-rich soil amendment is a great way to reduce waste and put it to good use.

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