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Snow-covered tree branches under a streetlight at night with falling snow

Protecting Garden and Landscape Plants During Cold Weather

Extremely cold air is on the way – scheduled to arrive in full force tonight with low’s dipping into the lower twenties and even colder temperatures expected over the weekend. Temperatures are not…

Cluster of yellow daffodil flowers with green leaves growing from soil

Plant Fall Bulbs Now for Spring Color!

Planting bulbs this fall is an easy way to guarantee a splash of color for your spring landscape. November through December is the appropriate time to plant spring blooming bulbs in our region, but…

Where's the Flowers?

One of the questions I am often asked is why a plant does not bloom. Often the asker wants to know what type of fertilizer they need to apply to make the plant flower, but the answer is usually not…

What Can I Do About Kudzu Bugs?

The return of spring has tempted more than gardeners to venture outside and enjoy the warm weather. Kudzu bugs, a new insect first seen in our area in 2011, are coming out from their winter hiding…

Is It Time to Plant?

It only takes one warm weekend for gardening fever to become an epidemic, making everyone anxious to plant. But is it too early? The answer to this question depends on what you are planting, where…

Check the label to find out if a pesticide is particularly toxic to bees and other wildlife and to learn how, when, where, and to what you can apply it.

What You Can Learn From a Pesticide Label

Have you ever hesitated to use a pesticide because you were not sure how to mix it, where or when it should be applied, or what threat it posed to bees, wildlife, pets or people? All of this, along…

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Planning for Year Round Harvest

With a little planning, you can harvest fresh vegetables from your own backyard most of the year. Vegetables can be grown outside in SE NC from late winter through late fall. If you are willing to…