The Extension office receives many calls from homeowners frustrated with unwanted animals troubling their homes or yards. Issues range from squirrels taking up residence in their attics to deer feasting on beloved garden plants. In some cases, a straightforward solution exists, while others …

Our home landscape plants and lawns suffer from various problems throughout the year. Many issues result from pests, such as insects, fungal diseases, wildlife and others.

One of the most enjoyable aspects of gardening is harvesting fresh fruit. They have great flavor and are nutritious. Several types of fruits are relatively easy to grow in the home landscape.

Many of us find it hard to believe that another year is almost over. As we move into 2022, we will be making our New Year’s resolutions such as getting more exercise, losing weight, managing our finances better, and other similar ones. Another area for making resolutions is finding new ways …

While hiking in a park the other day, I noticed many acorns covering the ground as several red oaks around me were producing a bumper crop of them.

We all love the beautiful flowers of the spring and summer and miss them. The winter landscape can be bare and somewhat lifeless except for evergreens.

Gardening columnist Tim Daly answers the following questions from readers:

During the holiday, one of the most prominent holiday decorations is the Christmas tree. Their presence graces homes and businesses.

Fall is a great time to install trees, shrubs, and get perennials planted since they will have all winter to become established and have greater resistance to the heat and drought the following summer. Of the many available, consider native plants for your home landscape.

Houseplants provide beauty and interest both inside and out. Most of them are of tropical origin and will perish when temperatures drop below freezing. Bringing them inside for the winter will keep them safe from freezing, but other challenges can be problematic because of lower temperatures…

Since the cold weather is now upon us, many homeowners are making use of their fireplaces. Nothing beats sitting by a warm fire during a cold spell while enjoying family activities.

One of the most beautiful plants is the spring-flowering bulbs. Many species provide color to the spring landscape. Tulips, daffodils, hyacinths, crocus, and many others offer beauty with their prolific blooms. Right now is the prime time for planting these bulbs.

Gardening columnist Tim Daly answers the following questions from readers:

As the weather gets cooler, Gwinnett County gardeners head out into the garden once again. Fall is the best time to plant trees, shrubs, and perennials. Now is also the time for the planting of winter annuals, the most popular being pansies.

Many pesticides are available to control the numerous insects, diseases, and weeds that trouble our lawns and garden plants. If used correctly, they are beneficial. If abused, serious problems can result. The most critical component of safe pesticide usage is following the label directions.

A local homeowner brought in several fuzzy-looking creatures he had captured in an old mayonnaise jar to my office. He said they were eating up his shrubs and wanted to know what they were and how to control them.

As the weather gets cooler and the days shorter, the leaves on deciduous trees will soon turn various colors, a sure sign of autumn. The mountains of North Georgia are famous for their fall foliage, but you can see many beautiful displays of colors locally.

In nature, one organism that is poorly understood by people but is important is fungi. They are related to plants but cannot undergo photosynthesis; thus, they must obtain their food. Many types exist, and most are harmless and even beneficial.

As the summer heat has given way to cooler temperatures of autumn, our landscape plants are under less stress. The fall months are the best time of the year to install new trees, shrubs, and perennial plants.

Throughout the summer, our homes have been beautified by lush lawns. The hot weather will soon give way to the cooler temperatures of autumn, and several steps need to be taken to ensure our lawns stay healthy and attractive.

This week gardening columnist Tim Daly answers the following questions from readers:

Though we are still in the heat of the summer, fall will soon be here with cooler temperatures. Leaves change color, and fall blooming plants will unfold their bouquets, welcoming the season.

We are in the summer heat, and with the abundant rainfall, we have reaped a harvest of many summer vegetables. Tomatoes, peppers, squash, beans, and others have provided us with tasty, nutritious food.

Insects have a terrible reputation. The pestiferous ones, such as mosquitoes, aphids, roaches, and termites, come to mind when people think of them.

Gardening columnist Tim Daly answers the following questions from readers:

One of the worst issues affecting our home landscapes are weeds.

The application of mulch is a critical cultural practice in the home landscape. The use of mulch helps the soil retain moisture, improves the landscape’s appearance, and has numerous other benefits.

The Extension office receives many calls from homeowners frustrated with unwanted animals troubling their homes or yards. Issues range from squirrels taking up residence in their attics to deer feasting on beloved garden plants. In some cases, a straightforward solution exists, while others …

Our home landscape plants and lawns suffer from various problems throughout the year. Many issues result from pests, such as insects, fungal diseases, wildlife and others.

One of the most enjoyable aspects of gardening is harvesting fresh fruit. They have great flavor and are nutritious. Several types of fruits are relatively easy to grow in the home landscape.

Many of us find it hard to believe that another year is almost over. As we move into 2022, we will be making our New Year’s resolutions such as getting more exercise, losing weight, managing our finances better, and other similar ones. Another area for making resolutions is finding new ways …

While hiking in a park the other day, I noticed many acorns covering the ground as several red oaks around me were producing a bumper crop of them.

We all love the beautiful flowers of the spring and summer and miss them. The winter landscape can be bare and somewhat lifeless except for evergreens.

Gardening columnist Tim Daly answers the following questions from readers:

During the holiday, one of the most prominent holiday decorations is the Christmas tree. Their presence graces homes and businesses.

Fall is a great time to install trees, shrubs, and get perennials planted since they will have all winter to become established and have greater resistance to the heat and drought the following summer. Of the many available, consider native plants for your home landscape.

Houseplants provide beauty and interest both inside and out. Most of them are of tropical origin and will perish when temperatures drop below freezing. Bringing them inside for the winter will keep them safe from freezing, but other challenges can be problematic because of lower temperatures…

Since the cold weather is now upon us, many homeowners are making use of their fireplaces. Nothing beats sitting by a warm fire during a cold spell while enjoying family activities.

One of the most beautiful plants is the spring-flowering bulbs. Many species provide color to the spring landscape. Tulips, daffodils, hyacinths, crocus, and many others offer beauty with their prolific blooms. Right now is the prime time for planting these bulbs.

Gardening columnist Tim Daly answers the following questions from readers:

As the weather gets cooler, Gwinnett County gardeners head out into the garden once again. Fall is the best time to plant trees, shrubs, and perennials. Now is also the time for the planting of winter annuals, the most popular being pansies.

Many pesticides are available to control the numerous insects, diseases, and weeds that trouble our lawns and garden plants. If used correctly, they are beneficial. If abused, serious problems can result. The most critical component of safe pesticide usage is following the label directions.

A local homeowner brought in several fuzzy-looking creatures he had captured in an old mayonnaise jar to my office. He said they were eating up his shrubs and wanted to know what they were and how to control them.

As the weather gets cooler and the days shorter, the leaves on deciduous trees will soon turn various colors, a sure sign of autumn. The mountains of North Georgia are famous for their fall foliage, but you can see many beautiful displays of colors locally.

In nature, one organism that is poorly understood by people but is important is fungi. They are related to plants but cannot undergo photosynthesis; thus, they must obtain their food. Many types exist, and most are harmless and even beneficial.

As the summer heat has given way to cooler temperatures of autumn, our landscape plants are under less stress. The fall months are the best time of the year to install new trees, shrubs, and perennial plants.

Throughout the summer, our homes have been beautified by lush lawns. The hot weather will soon give way to the cooler temperatures of autumn, and several steps need to be taken to ensure our lawns stay healthy and attractive.

This week gardening columnist Tim Daly answers the following questions from readers:

Though we are still in the heat of the summer, fall will soon be here with cooler temperatures. Leaves change color, and fall blooming plants will unfold their bouquets, welcoming the season.

We are in the summer heat, and with the abundant rainfall, we have reaped a harvest of many summer vegetables. Tomatoes, peppers, squash, beans, and others have provided us with tasty, nutritious food.

Insects have a terrible reputation. The pestiferous ones, such as mosquitoes, aphids, roaches, and termites, come to mind when people think of them.