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Compost Happens!

Written by: Charlotte Glen, Horticulture Agent There is a completely natural and readily available substance that is guaranteed to help …

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Planting Summer Grass

Written by: Aimee Jarrels, Extension Master Gardener Volunteer of Pender County Who doesn’t want thick, lush, and green grass decorating …

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Spring Lawn Care

Written by: Aimee Jarrels, Extension Master Gardener Volunteer of Pender County Tips For Spring Lawn Care Spring arrives with the first …

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Spotted Lanternfly

Written by: Aimee Jarrels, Extension Master Gardener Volunteer of Pender County When it comes to bugs, the Spotted Lanternfly is …

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Soil Testing

Written by: Aimee Jarrels, Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteer of Pender County Soil Samples And Soil Testing For Gardens Soil testing may …

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Plant Propagation

Written by: Aimee Jarrels, Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteer of Pender County The Basics Of Garden Plant Propagation Plants are truly unique …

Lawn burweed

What Is This Prickly Weed?

If you have ever walked barefoot through your lawn in spring and thought you were stepping on sandspurs chances …

Birdd eating Berries

Feed the Birds

Landscaping for Birds Plants that attract songbirds Plants that attract hummingbirds Use the left column of the Plant Toolbox to narrow your …

Improving Sandy Soils

Written by: Charlotte Glen, Horticulture Agent Southeastern North Carolina is not a place known for wonderful soils. One of the …

Incorrectly pruned crape myrtle

How Do I Prune Crape Myrtle?

Too often crape myrtles are cut back to bare trunks in the belief this abuse will yield more flowers. …

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