Fall Is the Time to Plant Trees & Shrubs
Fall is a great time to plant trees and shrubs in your garden, however, it is important to properly …
Lawn & Garden
Plant Bulbs This Fall for Spring Flowers
Many of us incorporate spring-flowering bulbs into our landscapes to enjoy seeing the first colors of spring. However, the …
October Gardening Tips
Now that fall weather is upon us, October a great time to enjoy working in your gardens and landscapes. …
Late Blooming Perennials
The hot, dry late summer weather can be harsh on our gardens. Many plants suffer from heat stress, too …
Think Twice Before Fertilizing Your Lawn This Fall
Fall is a great time in our area to enjoy comfortable temperatures and being outdoors in our gardens. Usually …
Nutsedge: A Pesky Weed in the Garden & Landscape
Nutsedge is one of those pesky weeds that seems to show up everywhere and is a challenge to get …
2020 Fall Bulb Fundraiser
Did you know fall is the time to plant spring-flowering bulbs in your garden? Take advantage of our fundraiser …
Time to Soil Test to Prepare Gardens for Next Season
Now is the time to start planning for next year’s garden. The first step in those plans should include …
September Gardening Tips
As fall is just around the corner, September is a great time to start prepping your garden for cooler …
Growing African Violets
African violets (Streptocarpus) are a popular house plant that many people have probably tried to grow at one time …
Time to Plant a Fall Vegetable Garden
Summer is still on the minds of many of us, however, now is the time for planning a fall …
Time to Plan for Controlling Pecan Weevil
As we enter into August, now is the time to start preparing for managing pecan weevils as they will …
NC Residents Warned Not to Plant Unsolicited Foreign Seed Sent to Them
North Carolina residents who have received seed shipments that they did not order from China or other foreign sources …
August Gardening Tips
The hot summer days of August may make it challenging to find comfortable weather to work in the garden. …
Smart Watering in the Garden
In the hot summer month of July, we are often focused on watering to keep our plants in the …
Peak Watermelon Season Is Here
Nothing says summer like watermelons. Watermelons are often a must at our summer cookouts and are a wonderful treat …
It Is the Season for Tomatoes
Many of us know there’s nothing better than a fresh tomato sandwich on a hot, summer day. Tomatoes are …
Peaches Are Now in Season
Peaches are in season around Wayne County! Sweet, juicy peaches in North Carolina are a symbol of summertime! North …
July Gardening Tips
Lawn Recycle your clippings as you mow instead of bagging and discarding them. Returning these clippings to the law saves time, …
Sweet Corn Will Soon Be in Season
One of the highlights of summer is enjoying fresh corn on the cob. Sweet corn is a popular vegetable …
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