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Other insects are replacing cicadas

...organism to build up in the soil before the best results are achieved. Charles Phillips is a retired Columbia County Extension Service agent and operates Hort Consulting. He can be reached at cphillipshort@comcast.net or at (706) 836-2152.

http://newstimes.augusta.com/stories/2011/05/29/new_617304.shtml
With proper planning, landscape can look great and save on water

...great looking while reducing the amount of water that is used. Charles Phillips is a retired Columbia County Extension Service agent and operates Hort Consulting. He can be reached at cphillipshort@comcast.net or at (706) 836-2152.

http://newstimes.augusta.com/stories/2011/06/05/new_618114.shtml
Clethra will fill summer garden with color and a spicy fragrance

...upright habit than Hummingbird, whose flower clusters tend to splay. Charles Phillips is a retired Columbia County Extension Service agent and operates Hort Consulting. He can be reached at cphillipshort@comcast.net or at (706) 836-2152.

http://newstimes.augusta.com/stories/2011/07/03/new_620959.shtml
Some small trees thrive in area

...filtered shade. Planted in full sun, they may suffer leaf scorch.Charles Phillips is a retired Columbia County Extension Service agent and operates Hort Consulting. He can be reached at cphillipshort@comcast.net, or at (706) 836-2152.

http://newstimes.augusta.com/news/2011-10-14/some-small-trees-thrive-in-area
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Fungi cause lawn problems in fall

...fungicides found in garden centers will control these disease problems.Charles Phillips is a retired Columbia County Extension Service agent and operates Hort Consulting. He can be reached at cphillipshort@comcast.net or at (706) 836-2152.

http://newstimes.augusta.com/news/2011-10-11/fungi-cause-lawn-problems-in-fall
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Holiday plants will last the season with proper care

...this problem is to place the pot on pebbles in a dish of water.Charles Phillips is a retired Columbia County Extension Service agent and operates Hort Consulting. He can be reached at cphillipshort@comcast.net, or at (706) 836-2152.

http://newstimes.augusta.com/news/2011-12-11/holiday-plants-will-last-the-season
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Stinging caterpillars make their presence painfully clear

...these caterpillars can cause burning and itching for several hours. Charles Phillips is a retired Columbia County Extension Service agent and operates Hort Consulting. He can be reached at cphillipshort@comcast.net or at (706) 836-2152.

http://newstimes.augusta.com/stories/2011/06/12/new_618767.shtml
Hot weather, lack of rain creating many problems for area gardeners

...be corrected by deep watering and fertilization with nitrogen. Charles Phillips is a retired Columbia County Extension Service agent and operates Hort Consulting. He can be reached at cphillipshort@comcast.net or at (706) 836-2152.

http://newstimes.augusta.com/stories/2011/06/19/new_619539.shtml
Pine beetles home in on trees that display signs of stress or damage

...so much sap that the sap will push the beetles out of the tree. Charles Phillips is a retired Columbia County Extension Service agent and operates Hort Consulting. He can be reached at cphillipshort@comcast.net or at (706) 836-2152.

http://newstimes.augusta.com/stories/2011/06/26/new_620240.shtml
It might still be hot, but now 's the time to plant a fall garden

...these disease problems. Most insect problems can be controlled using insecticidal soaps. Charles Phillips is a retired Columbia County Extension Service agent and operates Hort Consulting. He can be reached at cphillipshort@comcast.net .

http://newstimes.augusta.com/stories/2010/08/29/new_587613.shtml
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