by Ludwig, Andrea Lorene As the holidays come to a close, why not recycle your Christmas Tree and other holiday greenery to share the merriment with wildlife in your yard? The US…
Recycle your Holiday Greenery to Benefit Wildlife
A Holiday Favorite, the Poinsettia
by Ludwig, Andrea Lorene Here is some timely information from Horticulturalist and Tipton County Extension Agent, Joellen Dimond, on a favorite holiday plant, the poinsettia. The poinsettia was first introduced to the…
Putting Your Yard to Bed for the Winter
by Ludwig, Andrea Lorene Winter is the season for wool sweaters, hots chocolate, and for some, hibernation. You may notice that as fall colors fade, many plants in your yard are…
Save Your Leaves, Save Some Green
by Ludwig, Andrea Lorene Fall is here, and that means organic matter is falling from the skies – at least it is if you have mature trees in your yard. Leaf…
Fire-Wise Landscaping Tips
by Ludwig, Andrea Lorene While we have had a fairly wet summer in much of the state this year, late summer is generally a good time of year to begin a…
Summertime is All About the Water
by Ludwig, Andrea Lorene When the heat of the summer settles in, water is in high demand. Here is some information on keeping your turf hydrated, being water wise in your…
Summer Flowering Bulbs
by Ludwig, Andrea Lorene May ushers in warm temperatures and sunny days. It is the best time of year to plant summer flowering bulbs. Garden centers and nurseries off a large…
Maple Anthracnose Leaf
by Ludwig, Andrea Lorene Have you scouted your landscape for common pests? Go outside and observe the plants in your yard and look for signs or symtoms of problems. Read this article on…
Wetland Plants for Your Backyard Habitat
by Ludwig, Andrea Lorene Creating a backyard wetland unveils new plant options for spaces that pose challenges for conventional approaches to drainage. A wetland will also attract interesting and beneficial wildlife,…