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Posted by Jeremy Kichler on Sep 8, 2025
Written by Alfredo Martinez. 海角官方首页 Plant Pathology Department-Griffin campus Rhizoctonia Large patch of turfgrass is most common in the fall and in the spring as warm season grasses are entering or leaving dormancy. Large patch is caused by the soilborne fungus Rhizoctonia solani (AG 2-2LP). It can affect all warm-season turfgrass species. The disease produces […]
Posted by Jeremy Kichler on Sep 7, 2025
Mushroom 101 Workshop Curious about mushrooms? Whether you want to learn more about mushroom production or simply understanding their role in nature, the Mushrooms 101 workshop in partnership with the Mushroom Club of Georgia is the perfect place to start! In this hands-on session, you will learn: The basics of mushroom biology Tips for growing mushrooms […]
Posted by K Crosby on Sep 5, 2025
This publication is part of the Home Garden series.海角官方首页 Extension contacts: Robert Westerfield You can plant or harvest something from your garden almost all year. The two major planting periods, however, are spring (March to May) and fall (mid-July to September). The spring plantings are harvested in June and July, while the fall plantings are harvested from […]
Posted by Jeremy Kichler on Aug 24, 2025
Authored by: Dr. Elizabeth McCarty Summer may bring sunshine and green canopies, but it also welcomes a host of unwelcome visitors—tree-damaging insects. As temperatures rise, these pests become more active and can wreak havoc on trees already stressed from spring growth or lingering winter effects. Knowing what to watch for can help protect your trees […]
Posted by Jeremy Kichler on Aug 24, 2025
I often receive questions and comments from homeowners about the condition of their lawns. More times than not, they want something to spray, so the problem will magically disappear. It often leads to disappointment, it does not work like that. Lawns are complicated. A systems approach is needed in order to have a great-looking lawn. […]

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