Strobilanthes Auriculata Var. Dyeriana (Persian Shield)
Strobilanthes auriculata var. dyeriana (Persian Shield) Article by Extension Master Gardener℠ volunteer Kathryn Copley Persian Shield is grown for its showy …
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Kosteletzkya Pentacarpos (Coastal Mallow, Seashore Mallow)
Kosteletzkya pentacarpos (Coastal Mallow, Seashore Mallow) Article by Extension Master Gardener℠ volunteer Kathryn Copley Eye-catching solitary hibiscus-like 1 ½ – to …
Brassica Oleracea (Ornamental Cabbage and Kale)
Brassica oleracea (Ornamental cabbage and kale) Article by Extension Master Gardener℠ volunteer Kathryn Copley Ornamental cabbage and kale are great for …
Tithonia Rotundifolia (Mexican Sunflower)
Tithonia rotundifolia (Mexican Sunflower) Article by Extension Master Gardener℠ volunteer Kathryn Copley Mexican Sunflower is a low-maintenance annual that tolerates deer, …
Vaccinium for the Coastal Plain: 'Rabbiteye' and 'Southern Highbush'
Vaccinium for the Coastal Plain: ‘Rabbiteye’ and ‘Southern Highbush’ Article by Extension Master Gardener℠ volunteer Kathryn Copley Blueberries are familiar as …
Ilex Vomitoria F. Pendula (Weeping Yaupon Holly)
Ilex vomitoria f. pendula (Weeping Yaupon Holly) Article by Extension Master Gardener℠ volunteer Kathryn Copley Weeping Yaupon Holly is a native, …
Heuchera (Coral Bells, Alumroot)
Heuchera (Coral Bells, Alumroot) Article by Extension Master Gardener℠ volunteer Kathryn Copley Heuchera (phonetic spelling HEW-ker-ah) has many attractive features: showy …
Fothergilla Gardenii (Coastal Witch-Alder, Dwarf Fothergilla)
Fothergilla Gardenii Article by Extension Master Gardener℠ volunteer Kathryn Copley Known as Coastal Witch-alder or Dwarf Fothergilla, this plant has three …
Crape Myrtle Pruning
We often receive questions about pruning trees, specifically Crape Myrtles. When making a decision to prune a Crape Myrtle …
What's This Growing on My Tree?!
We frequently receive photos and phone calls about these “unusual” growths on trees. It turns out they’re not that unusual …
Planting and Pruning Woody Ornamentals for Homeowners
We frequently get questions from homeowners on planting and pruning: what, when, how. Join Cooperative Extension for a basic class on …
Soil Sampling Information for Brunswick County
You can pick up soil sample kits from our office: N.C. Cooperative Extension – Brunswick County Center 25 Referendum Drive Building …