Heat of the Summer Lawn Tips
The lawn grasses we grow in our area are called warm season grasses, because they tend to grow and …
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Plants for the Right Location
Many of our ornamental plants don’t have the option of getting out of the heat or the rain. They …
Vegetable Garden Essentials
This year it seems we are seeing a lot of extreme weather events. If it’s not extremely hot, then …
It's Not too Late to Prune a Camellia
Welcome to another Extension Gardener on the Crystal Coast video, presented by Shawn Banks, County Extension Director and Extension …
Raised Beds for Low to the Ground Vegetables
One of the chores I didn’t like in my youth was picking the beans, cucumbers, and zucchini squash. Why …
Spring Flowering Shrubs and Pruning
Many trees and shrubs should have already been pruned, either during the dormant season or shortly after flowering. There …
Lawn Care and Mowing
Personally, I like a nice lawn. I enjoy mowing the grass. It’s something I used to despise as a …
Carnivorous Plants in Carteret County
Check out the carnivorous plants on this short walk in Croatan National Forest with Horticulture Agent, Shawn Banks. The video …
Make Room for Warm Weather Crops
This is a good month to consider harvesting cool season crops like lettuce, radish, carrots, spinach, and peas, that …
Lawn Fertilizing and Soil Compaction
Lawns are growing great now and that means it’s time to begin fertilizing them. Nitrogen would be the main …
Enjoying Spring Flowers Inside and Outdoors
While April is the month when we have an overabundance of flowers to choose from, there are still plenty …
Adding Color With Hanging Baskets and Containers
It’s a great time to start some annuals in containers or hanging baskets. Many annuals add season-long color to …