Lawn & Garden Archives - AgriLife Today https://agrilifetoday.tamu.edu/category/lawn-garden/ Texas A&M AgriLife's digital magazine and newsroom Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:53:01 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 http://media.agrilifetoday.tamu.edu/2025/06/cropped-agrilife-a-32x32.png Lawn & Garden Archives - AgriLife Today https://agrilifetoday.tamu.edu/category/lawn-garden/ 32 32 The Gardens at Texas A&M University turns eight with Summer Celebration https://agrilifetoday.tamu.edu/2026/06/04/the-gardens-at-texas-am-university-turns-eight-with-summer-celebration/ Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:51:59 +0000 https://agrilifetoday.tamu.edu/?p=368976 Free, family-friendly event on June 13 offers educational activities and landscape inspiration

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]]> Mowrer takes helm of AgriLife Extension Soil, Water and Forage Testing Laboratory https://agrilifetoday.tamu.edu/2026/05/29/mowrer-takes-helm-of-agrilife-extension-soil-water-and-forage-testing-laboratory/ Fri, 29 May 2026 13:40:49 +0000 https://agrilifetoday.tamu.edu/?p=368810 State soil expert to expand testing, bring innovation and leadership to serve farmers and homeowners

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]]> Chigger season tips to beat the itch https://agrilifetoday.tamu.edu/2026/05/26/chigger-season-tips-to-beat-the-itch-2/ Tue, 26 May 2026 13:49:53 +0000 https://agrilifetoday.tamu.edu/?p=368526 AgriLife Extension entomologist explains chigger habitat, bites and prevention

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]]> Poison hemlock: How to identify and avoid this deadly plant https://agrilifetoday.tamu.edu/2026/05/20/poison-hemlock-how-to-identify-and-avoid-this-deadly-plant/ Wed, 20 May 2026 14:00:00 +0000 https://agrilifetoday.tamu.edu/?p=368385 AgriLife Extension expert explains identification tips, toxicity risks and safe removal methods

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]]> Praying mantis facts: Friend or foe in the garden? https://agrilifetoday.tamu.edu/2026/05/19/praying-mantid-facts-friend-or-foe-in-the-garden/ Tue, 19 May 2026 16:38:08 +0000 https://agrilifetoday.tamu.edu/?p=368395 AgriLife Extension expert explains these insects’ behavior, prey and common myths

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]]> Pesticide use in turfgrass systems workshop set for June 3 in Pearland https://agrilifetoday.tamu.edu/event-advance/pesticide-use-in-turfgrass-systems-workshop-set-for-june-3-in-pearland/ Wed, 13 May 2026 21:04:06 +0000 https://agrilifetoday.tamu.edu/?post_type=event-advance&p=368306 Six continuing education units available for pesticide applicators

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]]> AgriLife Extension to host May 12 septic system clinic in Alvarado https://agrilifetoday.tamu.edu/event-advance/agrilife-extension-to-host-may-12-septic-system-clinic-in-alvarado/ Thu, 07 May 2026 22:44:11 +0000 https://agrilifetoday.tamu.edu/?post_type=event-advance&p=368099 Event will provide information on financial assistance for repairs and replacement

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]]> Common tomato plant problems and how to fix them https://agrilifetoday.tamu.edu/2026/05/06/common-tomato-plant-problems-and-how-to-fix-them/ Wed, 06 May 2026 18:26:09 +0000 https://agrilifetoday.tamu.edu/?p=367989 Leaves or fruit damaged? What it means and what to do

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]]> Kranthi Mandadi named director of Texas A&M AgriLife center at Weslaco https://agrilifetoday.tamu.edu/2026/05/05/kranthi-mandadi-named-director-of-texas-am-agrilife-center-at-weslaco/ Tue, 05 May 2026 19:27:58 +0000 https://agrilifetoday.tamu.edu/?p=367927 Appointment strengthens research, extension, industry partnerships in Rio Grande Valley

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]]> Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service opens new Texas 4-H headquarters https://agrilifetoday.tamu.edu/2026/04/30/texas-am-agrilife-extension-service-opens-new-texas-4-h-headquarters/ Thu, 30 Apr 2026 20:46:36 +0000 https://agrilifetoday.tamu.edu/?p=367818 New statewide hub strengthens development, leadership opportunities for more than 520,000 Texas youth

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