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The New World screwworm isn’t just a concern—it’s a challenge you need to be ready for. This factsheet teaches you what to watch for, how to respond, and steps to protect animals. Download now and turn research into action!

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Defend your crops against the Sweet Potato Whitefly! Our free factsheet teaches you how to use this pest’s natural predators to help manage them. Learn about their biology and overall predator profiles. Download your copy today!

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Grow beautiful roses easily with our EarthKind Roses Bench Cards. Learn the characteristics and basic needs for 5 rose varieties: Alister Stella Gray, Crepuscule, Double Knock Out®, Pink Double Knock Out®, and Easy Elegance® My Girl. Grab your set today!

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The Healthy Lawns Healthy Waters program aims to improve and protect surface water quality by enhancing awareness and knowledge of best management practices for residential landscapes.

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NCPN-Roses is a network of scientists, educators, state and federal regulators that act together to ensure that rose budwood and rootstock is clean and available.

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Preserving the Harvest is a program series that teaches ways to preserve foods with tested recipes and research-based methods, using “hands-on” activities to practice preservation skills.

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Learn how green infrastructure can help manage stormwater, reduce flood damage, and increase property value. This course explores practical, nature-based ways to improve stormwater systems in cities, rural, and coastal areas. Enroll now and build resilient, ecofriendly communities!

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This online course covers the types of butterflies in Texas and how to attract them. Homeowners or garden enthusiasts will learn to invite new fluttery friends to the neighborhood.

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Do you want to restore native plants? Are you curious about when to plant and how to maintain it? This online course will discuss how land managers can select, plant, and maintain native plants and when to plant them.

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Aggie Horticulture has served the gardening and horticultural crop production industry for over two decades. Our goal is to serve the students, producers, professionals and gardeners of Texas…and the World.

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    This free, 4-page publication explores the considerations and benefits of biochar use.

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    Although originally from western North America, western flower thrips (Frankliniella occidentalis) are now a worldwide annoyance.

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    Esta guía gratuita de 2 páginas te brindará una comprensión completa de que considerar antes de plantar, el uso de pesticidas, el manejo del agua y los consejos más probados y basados en investigaciones sobre la plantación de césped durante las temporadas de otoño o invierno en Texas.

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    Nuestra guía informativa gratuita te explica todo sobre que es el césped con claridad, incluyendo información sobre los beneficios y usos del césped.

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    Ahorre tiempo y esfuerzo leyendo nuestra guía gratuita de corte de “Recomendaciones para el Corte de Céspedes de Clima Cálido”. Aprenda sobre el mantenimiento correcto de la cortadora de césped y con qué frecuencia, regularidad y qué tan corto debe cortar el césped. ¡Obtenga su copia gratuita hoy!

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    Disfrute de los muchos beneficios de la sobresiembra de su césped cuando descargue nuestra guía gratuita. La selección de las semillas de césped adecuadas, la siembra, el mantenimiento y los mejores consejos de sobresiembra están cubiertos en nuestra guía. ¡Descargue su copia hoy!

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    Grassbur is a problematic grassy weed that can disrupt the quality of any turf setting. Learn about creating a healthy turf stand, including preemergent and post-emergent herbicide recommendations.

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    Runoff from landscape irrigation systems is one of the biggest sources of water waste in Texas. This quick guide shows how to prevent runoff and water loss by cycling irrigation correctly. Download your free copy today!

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    This online course covers the types of butterflies in Texas and how to attract them. Homeowners or garden enthusiasts will learn to invite new fluttery friends to the neighborhood.

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    This factsheet instructs gardeners on the care of rosemary plants and provides two recipes that showcase the herb.

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