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Procrastination
The sun peeks out hesitantly now and again as if to tease. Thirsty trees and shrubs have soaked ... Read more
Archive for moisture
Lifestyles
Get professional help for big storm damage
I had planned to write again this week about more great cool-season color options, but we had a ... Read more
Business
Free MSU resource for comparing soil moisture monitoring systems
The Mississippi State University Extension Service and USDA/ARS have jointly created the National Center for Alluvial Aquifer Research ... Read more
Lifestyles
SOUTHERN GARDENING: Use care when trimming storm-damaged trees
Last week was the traditional start of the storm season, and as if on cue, Tropical Storm Cristobal ... Read more
Lifestyles
SOUTHERN GARDENING: Tips can make garden work easier in 2020
In the gym this morning, I noticed there were many, many more people exercising than usual. It struck ... Read more
Lifestyles
SOUTHERN GARDENING: Try these kale varieties for colorful, edible gardens
I’m continuing to catch up with my landscape and garden work after an extremely busy fall and early ... Read more
Lifestyles
Know when and how much to water landscapes
As we continue to plow through this hot and humid summer, keeping our plants — and ourselves — ... Read more
Lifestyles
Plant colorful salvias for color, pollinators
I’m becoming a fan of salvias for their performance in the landscape. This group of plants has such ... Read more
Lifestyles
Fancy leaf kale named Mississippi Medallion winner
Garden catalogs start piling up by the front door at this time of year, and our two recent ... Read more
Lifestyles
Last-minute preparations save gardens from storms
While Hurricane Nate was obviously not in the same class as Katrina, the last hurricane to hit the ... Read more