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March 3, 2021

Turfgrass response to winter fury may take weeks to determine

Expect some damage, but snowfall may have saved many grasses

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February 22, 2021

Chat with Green Aggies team schedules emergency session

Program to cover plant, turfgrass recovery from winter storm

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February 19, 2021

Texas A&M’s Appel receives Outstanding Plant Pathologist honors

Southern Division of the American Phytopathological Society provides award

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February 17, 2021

Global fight against fall armyworm gets Texas boost

Texas A&M AgriLife Research looks to guide future control methods

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February 12, 2021

Pesticide Awareness Month: Read the label

Texas A&M AgriLife expert reminds consumers to educate, protect themselves

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February 11, 2021

Online homeowner landscaping programs slated for February

Two-part webinar to help homeowners create, implement a landscaping master plan

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February 8, 2021

Virtual Commercial Turf and Ornamental Workshop set

Feb. 19 - turf, trees; Feb. 26 - weeds, spraying

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January 6, 2021

Travis County Master Gardener selected TIME magazine finalist

Ian McKenna chosen one of five finalists for 'Kid of the Year' recognition

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November 18, 2020

New Central Texas-oriented gardening book focuses on water conservation

AgriLife Extension, Travis County Master Gardeners address gardening ‘from drought to deluge’

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November 9, 2020

Rangel receives Texas Beekeepers Association award

Research, education and outreach efforts recognized

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November 6, 2020

Texas Arbor Day marks special opportunity for tree appreciation, planting

Optimum time for tree planting in Texas is fall, winter

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October 29, 2020

How to plant shade trees in Texas

AgriLife Extension shares tips to plant, establish

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October 23, 2020

Plant fruit trees the AgriLife Extension way

Transplant tips to establish, spur production

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October 22, 2020

AgriLife Research collaboration could be ‘game changer’ for polyploid breeders

Genetics tools to speed hybridization in the works

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September 24, 2020

How to choose the best seeds, transplants for vegetable gardens

Successfully growing vegetables also depends on region, season

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September 23, 2020

Apply fall preemergence herbicide to avoid spring weeds

Fight stickers, weeds with fall, winter lawn management

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September 17, 2020

How to choose the right fertilizer for home vegetable gardens

Know what you need from your fertilizer

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September 8, 2020

How to avoid and remove poison ivy

Avoid the rash altogether by safely removing poison ivy from your property

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September 3, 2020

AgriLife Extension St. Augustine guides available online

New digital resources offer tips, calendar for beautiful St. Augustine lawns in Texas

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September 1, 2020

Consider a container vegetable garden this fall

Get the most out of your backyard, plant a container garden to maximize space