Lawn & Garden
Subscribe to Category RSS News posted under Lawn & Garden
Large patch showing up in turfgrasses throughout Brunswick County
Cool, wet spring? Check. Susceptible turfgrass? Check. If your lawn meets these requirements, then there is a chance you may have also dealt with a turfgrass disease known as … MORE » – from
Brunswick County CenterPosted: Yesterday 
Pesticide Disposal Collection Day
A Pesticide Disposal Collection Day will be held on May 29th, 2013 from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm at the Agriculture Building, 306 Revere Road, Hillsborough, NC. There is … MORE » – from Orange County CenterPosted: Yesterday Rain, Rain and More Rain
We have had one of the wettest springs that I can remember. Although the rain is helping to make the landscape nice and green, there is a down side … MORE » – from Wilkes County CenterPosted: Yesterday Brown patches might be result of improper lawn maintenance
Q: What is the cause of brown patches and dead spots in my centipede lawn? A: Centipede decline is a term used to describe common problems seen in centipede … MORE » – from Wayne County CenterPosted: Yesterday To fight hollyhock rust, break disease cycle
Q: I’ve had problems with holly hock rust in the past, is there anything I can do this year to stop it? A: Hollyhock is an old-fashion garden flower … MORE » – from Wayne County CenterPosted: Yesterday Gardening Tips: Local Food
The North Carolina Center for Environmental Farming Systems and the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service have partnered to initiate the 10% Campaign. The 10% Campaign is a program dedicated … MORE » – from Halifax County CenterPosted: Yesterday Gloomy Scale Crawlers are Active
The below information was taken from the NC Pest News, a weekly pest update from April to September. Gloomy scale, Melanaspis tenebricosa, is an armored scale that is found … MORE » – from Johnston County CenterPosted: 5/20/13 SoilWeb: What’s under the ground?
Beneath your home, below lawns, under asphalt streets, farms and natural areas there is a complex blend of minerals and organic matter that varies widely in texture, color and … MORE » – from SoilsPosted: 5/20/13 
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 … MORE » – from Pender County CenterPosted: 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, … MORE » – from Pender County CenterPosted: 5/17/13 Cooperative Extension Joins Nourishing NC to Provide Fresh Produce, Physical Activity for the Community
Communities in Stanly County and across the state gain access to fresh produce Albemarle, N.C. – Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (BCBSNC) has awarded Healthy Harvest … MORE » – from Stanly County CenterPosted: 5/17/13 What Could Be Causing Brown Patches In My Lawn?
It’s Back! Large Patch that is … You know it’s officially spring in North Carolina when there are giant patches of brown grass in bermudagrass, centipedegrass, St. Augustinegrass, and … MORE » – from Sampson County CenterPosted: 5/16/13 Divide those Daylilies!
Has it been more than 4 years since you divided your daylilies? Then, now is the time to divide your clumps of daylilies to get maximum blooms next year. … MORE » – from Robeson County CenterPosted: 5/16/13 Fall best time to control fire ants
Fall best time to control fire ants Have you found fire ants on your property? Fall is the best time to get them under control! You can learn … MORE » – from Bladen County CenterPosted: 5/16/13 Be On The Lookout For This Pest
I’m almost afraid to say it but I think the cold weather is gone and the growing season has finally started. After a long, cool spring gardens are finally … MORE » – from Burke County CenterPosted: 5/16/13 TurfFiles Lawn Care
LINKS
Extension Programs at NC State University
- Extension Areas of Expertise in Horticulture
- Extension Gardener
- Gardening in North Carolina (Urban Horticulture)
- Going Native: Urban Landscaping for Wildlife with Native Plants
- NCSU Plant Disease and Insect Clinic
- Soil Science Extension
- Turffiles – Lawn Care Information for North Carolina
- Vermicomposting in North Carolina
National eXtension Resources
- Bee Health
- Extension Master Gardener
- Gardens, Lawns and Landscapes
- Imported Fire Ants
- Water Conservation for Lawn and Landscape
Newsletters
Partnerships and Organizations
Publications, Information, and News
- Backyard Wildlife
- Extension News: Lawn and Garden
- Extension Publications for Lawn and Garden
- Insect Notes
