Why Are My Tomatoes Dying?

Since the mid 90’s, tomato spotted wilt virus (TSWV) has become one of the most serious diseases of tomatoes in our area. Infections of TSWV in our region usually first appear in May and MORE »Posted: 5/17/13

How Do I Treat Whitefly on Gardenia?

Almost every yard in the south has at least one gardenia. Planted by generations of gardeners for their exotically fragrant white blossoms, these tough evergreen shrubs are salt tolerant, drought tolerant, and deer resistant. MORE »Posted: 5/17/13

Which Fertilizer is Best?

There are lots of choices when it comes to fertilizing plants. Garden center shelves are lined with products that promise beautiful, healthy, lush plant growth. Some are added to the soil as a pellet MORE »Posted: 5/13/13

Why Is My Lawn Dying?

PEST ALERT UPDATE FROM NCSU TURFILES You know it’s officially spring in North Carolina when there are giant patches of brown grass in bermudagrass, centipedegrass, St. Augustinegrass, and zoysiagrass. These giant patches of brown MORE »Posted: 5/13/13

What Is Wrong With My River Birch?

River birch is a tough and adaptable native tree that is also a popular landscape plant throughout the south. If you notice some of the leaves on your river birch have become thickened, distorted, MORE »Posted: 5/13/13

How Can I Control Pests Organically?

Natural insect control products are derived from plants, microorganisms and other naturally occurring materials. These products can successfully control many insect pests in gardens and landscapes when applied properly. You may find simply substituting MORE »Posted: 4/26/13