Watch Out For Erosion, Too Much Water In Your Gardens
First it was too dry and now local garden experts advising UC residents to protect plants from the damaging effects of recent heavy rain. Clay County Extension Agent Wyatt Montooth said the current frequency of heavy storms can lead to soil compaction and plant injury. Montooth said the repeated impact of raindrops reduces oxygen levels […]
Mulch, Cover To Protect Plants During Overnight Freeze
With a hard freeze approaching the region, local agricultural officials are advising residents to take immediate steps to protect vulnerable plants and early blooming trees. Clay County Extension Ag and Natural Resources Agent Wyatt Montooth said homeowners should safeguard their gardens from the sudden drop in temperatures. The recent shift from warm weather to freezing […]
Fire Ants Highly Aggressive, Can Sting, Common In Area
You may have seen the mounds or the piles or dirt. Fire ants are the little-but-mighty insect that can bring trouble to yards and pastures. Clay County Ag Extension Agent Wyatt Montooth said fire ants can be identified by their red coloring that gets darker near the tail. Montooth said fire ants tend to congregate […]
