Mums, Pansies and Violas Brighten the Landscape
Mums, pansies and violas seem to be everywhere right now. Mums only bloom for about a week or two …
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Winter Weeds, Spraying, and Soil Samples
Our lawns, like the trees and shrubs, should be going dormant. First the growth will slow down, which should …
Trees and Shrubs Prep for Cooler Temps
November is the month we have one of the best holidays of the year—Thanksgiving. What better time is there …
Update on Native Garden at NCSU CMAST Building
Here’s the latest update on the native plant garden installation at the NC State University CMAST building on the …
University of Mount Olive AgPrime Grant Program Up to $10,000
The University of Mount Olive Lois G. Britt Agribusiness Center is pleased to announce a new round of funding of the UMO …
Diagnosing a Magnolia Problem
In this Extension Gardener on the Crystal Coast video, Shawn Banks, Extension Agent, Horticulture, shows you how to diagnose …
Rescheduled Household Hazardous Waste Collection NOW 11/15/25
Put Saturday, November 15, 2025, on your calendar! If you have old pesticides, paint, batteries, cooking oil, drain openers, …
Adding to a Colorful Landscape
It’s difficult to imagine tearing out those summer annuals that are doing so well and will last up until …
Don't Shade the Grass Out
As the leaves fall from the trees they must land somewhere. Often that will be on the lawn. Leaves …
Colorful Tree Leaves in Many Colors
October is a month of color. Tree leaves change colors and begin to fall. Summer annuals get changed out …
Plants for a Colorful Fall
Fall is upon us, and while fall leaf color may not be as spectacular here on the coast as …
Clearing Woody Weeds From Azaleas
Welcome to another Extension Gardener on the Crystal Coast video, presented by Shawn Banks, County Extension Director and Extension …