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Japanese beetles are flourishing across Georgia
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Japanese beetles are flourishing across Georgia’s ornamental and vegetable landscapes
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Protect plants in heat waves!
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Protect plants in heat waves: Use mulch to retain moisture, water deeply but infrequently for strong roots, set up drip irrigation or cycle‑and‑soak, and provide shade cloth when temps soar.
We recommend these summer gardening tasks.
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As summer settles in, we advise June gardeners to prioritize weed control, mulch refreshment, and regular pest inspections to keep gardens resilient all season.
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Integrated Pest Management (IPM) for gardeners
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture is championing Integrated Pest Management (IPM) to help gardeners control pests without over-relying on chemicals.
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Why you should plant a creeping thyme lawn instead of grass
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The Spruce published an excellent article about using thyme as a lawn substitute.
"There are several types of creeping thyme, and some are used as lawn alternatives to grass.
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