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Understand the numbers on a fertilizer bag Posted on 02/16/04 by Clint Waltz

The 16 essential nutrients are broken into two categories, primary and secondary. The primary nutrients get the most attention because they're required in the greatest amounts. Fertilizers are sold based on their amounts.

Attapulgus: new word in peaches for south Georgia Posted on 02/16/04 by Gerard W. Krewer, Tom Beckman

In the past, Attapulgus was best known as the world's main source of Attapulgite, a special clay used to coat paper, cosmetics and kitty litter. Now it's gaining fame for a new breed of peaches.

State Botanical Garden a great place to learn Posted on 02/16/04 by Jeff Lewis

Nestled near the University of Georgia campus in Athens is the 313-acre State Botanical Garden of Georgia. It's an excellent place for home gardeners to learn about plants, gardening and a host of related topics.

Stop trying to grow turfgrass underneath trees Posted on 02/16/04 by Gary L. Wade

One of the most common questions asked county extension agents is how to grow healthy turf grass under trees. It can be frustrating when you plant over and over and watch the turf get thinner and thinner as the tree canopy thickens.

Annual flowers help 'paint' masterful garden Posted on 02/16/04 by Bodie Pennisi

As spring arrives, gardeners all over Georgia once again try their best to win the "Most Beautiful Garden of the Neighborhood" award. Many will turn to the palette of annuals to start "painting" their masterpiece.

Can vegetables from your garden make you sick? Posted on 02/12/04 by Darbie M. Granberry

Can vegetables from our own gardens make us sick? Possibly, if they're contaminated with human pathogens such as hepatitis A, Salmonella and E. coli 0157:H7.

Pecan tree elevator? Think it through -- carefully Posted on 02/12/04 by Mike Isbell

Mike Isbell was about 8 years old and his sister Mary Lynn about 6 when they thought up a way to get up into a big pecan tree at their house. They just didn't think things through completely.

Georgia irrigation study offers some surprises Posted on 02/12/04 by Brad Haire

A University of Georgia study has looked at the watering habits of farmers in drought and rainy conditions for the past five years.

Fiscal Fitness 2004 Posted on 02/12/04 by Sharon Omahen, Michael Rupured

As with most business deals, there are good and bad credit card offers for today's consumers. Just be sure you don't sign up for a credit card just because you want the free alarm clock. That free clock could cost way more than you'd think.

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