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Ornamental Grasses 08/26/98
The 1996 Summer Olympics not only put Georgia before the eyes of the nation. It also put ornamental grasses into Georgia landscapes. "Before the Olympics, people were leery of using grasses in their landscapes," said Will Corley.
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Indoor Sprouts 08/26/98
When gardeners can't be outside digging in the soil, there's no reason they can't grow vegetables inside. They may be small vegetables, but they are nonetheless vegetables.
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Picture-Perfect Pansies 08/26/98
Growing pansies in winter is one of the great benefits of living in the South. In plant hardiness zones 6, 7 and 8, pansies' rich, velvety texture and gemstone hues provide a striking contrast to the monotones of winter.
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Stop White Grubs 08/19/98
White grubs live in the soil and look like pudgy little cream puffs. But don't let that fool you. What they can do to your lawn isn't a pretty picture. "The turf will yellow and die in large patches," said Beverly Sparks.
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Stumped Landscapes 08/19/98
Tree removal is never fun and neat. The passing of a large tree brings you to think first about cleaning up the stem and branches. But what about the stump? Stumps can be massive in a big tree.
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Plant Shade Trees 08/19/98
The glaring heat of this summer may have you convinced that you need more shade in your yard. And fall is the perfect time to plant trees to create that needed shade.
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Well Water 08/12/98
Most new housing developments in the booming Atlanta suburbs have city water. But many homeowners still rely on a well for their water. And University of Georgia scientists have found that not everyone who has a well knows how to protect that water supply. "We're customizing a water quality program for Gwinnett County," said Lisa Kelley.
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Weather Holds Peanuts' Fate 08/12/98
As dry and hot as the summer has been, a University of Georgia scientist says peanuts still stand a chance to make a good crop. "Overall, the crop looks good," said John Beasley.
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Friendly Summer Projects 08/12/98
Hot summer days are perfect for home projects. But be careful not to damage the environment. "Summer is a great time to enjoy Georgia's abundant natural resources," said Wayne McLaurin.
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Costly Irragation Lapses. 08/05/98
It's not just the drought hurting Georgia farmers this year. A University of Georgia expert said the way many water their crops could cut $100 million from cotton yields alone.