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December Lawn and Garden Tips
House Plant Care – Most houseplants are tropical and the house environment can be stressful. The biggest problem is …
November Lawn and Garden Tips
Tree & Shrub Planting Fall is the ideal time for planting evergreens, conifers and deciduous plants. The cool weather and warm …
Managing Drought-Stressed Pastures
Currently, about three quarters of Polk County is considered by the U.S. drought monitor to be under moderate drought conditions …
Calculating Winter Hay Needs
To estimate how much hay to buy for the winter, you can run a few simple calculations. We will assume …
October Farm Management Checklist
Seed fescue or other cool season pasture forages into established fescue (orchardgrass, alfalfa, or clovers). Fertilize established and newly planted …
October Lawn and Garden Tips
In the Lawn…. Newly Seeded Fescue Lawns – Lawn seeding is typically done between mid September and late October in …
September Lawn and Garden Tips
Seeding Fescue Lawns – The middle of September is the very best time to seed your fescuelawn. Make sure …
Pesticide Recertification Seminar - Polk County - August 31st
The N.C. Cooperative Extension – Polk County Center has a pesticide recertification training scheduled for Thursday, August 31st from …
Summary From the Equine First Aid Workshop
Unfortunately, if you own horses long enough, sooner or later you are likely to confront a medical emergency. Knowing …
August Lawn and Garden Tips
-Don’t forget to water dry plants and lawns this time of year. Give a thorough soaking when you water …
Aminopyralid (Herbicide) Use in Pastures and Hayfields
Aminopyralid is an effective herbicide used on pastures and some hayfields to control many of our problem summer weeds. …