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Pruning Azaleas Highlight of Next 'Georgia Gardener'
Azaleas are a special delight in Georgia. But not everyone knows how to prune them correctly. On "The Georgia Gardener" June 17 and 19, host Walter Reeves will talk with Parker Andes at Callaway Gardens on how they prune their thousands of azaleas.
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Take Care to Relieve Stress in Your Garden
The garden is a great place to relieve the human stress that comes from work, traffic, bills. But garden plants can succumb to stresses, too. And as with humans, plants' stress can come from many sources.
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Don't Let 'Summer Droops' Damage Your Trees
The "droops of summer" have come early this year. As water deficits become greater in the landscape, remember that both old and young trees need your help. A few deep waterings can help minimize damage and may save a tree's life.
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Drought Is Now 'Extreme' in Central Georgia Region
Central Georgia is now in extreme drought conditions, according to the Palmer Drought Severity Index. The rest of the state remains in severe drought except the west central region, which is in moderate drought, and the northwest corner, which is in mild drought.
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If Your Grass Sounds Squishy, Check for Two-Lined Spittle-bugs
If centipede is the grass of choice in your lawn, check now for tiny, two-lined spittle-bugs that could be destroying your lawn, bite by bite. "If you walk across your grass and it's squishy, chances are, you've got two-lined spittle-bugs," said Kris Braman.
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Sawdust May Find Home in Nursery Potted Plants
Add another item to the list of recyclables: sawmill waste. A University of Georgia horticulturist is seeing great results using sawdust and pine bark as a growth medium for plants in commercial nurseries.
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Lawn Care Topics Highlight June 10 'Georgia Gardener'
On "The Georgia Gardener" on GPTV June 10 and 12, host Walter Reeves talks with UGA turf scientist Gil Landry on the right cutting heights for lawn grasses.
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New Associate Dean for Extension Named
William R. Lambert will become Associate Dean for Extension at the University of Georgia in the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences July 15, pending approval by the Board of Regents.
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Dry May Worsens Georgia Drought
May was very dry across most of Georgia, extending a drought pattern statewide.

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