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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 ... Read more

by Brian Maddy, Wednesday, January 24, 2018 6:19 pm

Columns

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 ... Read more

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.” Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

by Brian Maddy, Friday, November 10, 2017 5:17 pm

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