Aloe Vera Care Tips Ahead of Mobile Botanical Gardens’ Fall Plant Sale
A guide to growing and caring for aloe vera at home coincides with Mobile Botanical Gardens' upcoming Fall Plant Sale, plus a roundup of other South Alabama garden events this…
Why Mobile County Gardeners Are Already Planning Fall Vegetable Beds in July’s Heat
Even as summer tomatoes ripen in the July heat, Mobile County Extension experts say now is the time to test soil and prep beds for a fall harvest of lettuce,…
Invasive Air Potato Vine Spreading Through Mobile Yards, Extension Agent Warns
A fast-spreading invasive vine capable of climbing 70 feet is taking root in Mobile backyards, and a local extension agent says a small beetle may be residents' best defense.
Master Gardener Advice: Annual Flowering Vines Bring Vertical Color to Mobile County Gardens
Mobile County Master Gardener volunteers recommend seven annual flowering vines, from morning glories to purple hyacinth bean, for gardeners looking to add vertical color this summer, along with two free…
Before You Dig: Extension Experts Say Mobile Homeowners Should Map Their Yard First
Alabama Cooperative Extension System specialists say Mobile-area homeowners planning a DIY landscaping project should start by mapping their site, utilities and daily foot traffic before breaking ground; free gardening programs…
Master Gardener Advice: Beating Back Aphids, Whiteflies and Mealybugs in a Mobile County Summer Garden
Mobile County Master Gardener volunteers explain why aphids, whiteflies and mealybugs surge in summer gardens and outline quick fixes and long-term Integrated Pest Management strategies, alongside two upcoming free gardening…