Tag: News to Use
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Tackle fire ants in the fall
Fall is perfect for killing fire ants. Tackling the stinging pests now will cut down…
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Stay safe during foreign travel
In light of recent overseas protests, UGA’s Office of International Education and the Association of…
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Mushrooms pop up after recent rains
Recent rainfall has led to an explosion of mushrooms in lawns and mulched areas. Mushrooms…
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State’s farmers markets offer fresh, local produce at a good price
Georgia farmers markets feature fresh produce, often at bargain prices. Prices vary from market to…
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Protect against West Nile virus
West Nile virus usually peaks between Aug. 15 and Sept. 15 in Georgia, but this…
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Planning helps reduce test anxiety
Test anxiety is one of the most common forms of stress school-aged children face. Stress…
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Pick tomatoes at ‘breaker stage’
Gardeners often argue about when tomatoes should be picked—when they’re ripe, almost ripe or green…
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Keep plants healthy in hot weather
When the temperatures reach triple digits, make sure to take care of plants. Recent record…
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Keep lawns healthy during drought
Summer is just around the corner, and rainfall deficits for Georgia are expected to continue.…
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Fertilize crape myrtles now
The keys to success with crape myrtle trees include adequate sunlight, proper soil pH, good…
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Pollination is the key to growing many vegetables in the garden
When it comes to growing vegetables, sometimes having insects in the garden can be a…
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Use soaker hoses and drip irrigation systems to water thirsty trees
Trees across Georgia are declining due to drought, but Frank Watson, a public service associate…
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Save energy while commuting
For an energy-saving, sustainable commute, UGA’s Office of Sustainability suggests taking the bus, carpooling or…
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Lower landscape maintenance
To achieve a low-maintenance landscape, UGA’s Cooperative Extension has a few tips. Start by choosing…
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Early warm weather may mean earlier mosquito, tick problems
This year’s exceptionally warm winter and the early spring temperatures mean Georgians may be dealing…
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Browse seed catalogs to broaden your summer garden selections
Spring is the time to start browsing seed catalogs to find plants for summer garden…
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Avoid writing bad checks
Balancing your checkbook each month can save you money as overdrawing your checking account is…
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Recycle grass clippings
Bagged grass clippings can be put to use in your yard in an environmentally friendly…
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Plant trees, shrubs while it’s cool
Planting during cooler months gives trees and shrubs a better chance of getting established before…
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Save energy in the office
Since 2000, UGA has reduced its energy use per square foot by more than 6…
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Keep children’s lunches safe
Packing a child’s lunch for school may not always be the easiest job, but keeping…
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Help students tackle homework
Although dreaded by most students, homework is an essential part of the learning process. UGA…
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More campus items now recyclable
Campus recycling now accepts more than just paper and plastic bottles. Plastic containers, metal food…
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Coupons, planning can help with grocery costs in tough times
To save money on your food budget, UGA Cooperative Extension offers these tips: •Plan ahead.…
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