Ornamental Grasses in the Landscape
Are you missing a little something in the landscape, but don’t quite know what it is? Ornamental grasses may …
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What Is a Planthopper?
So what do you think the answer to the question is? If you guessed that it is something that hops …
Still Time to Plant Warm-Season Vegetables
If you haven’t gotten around to it, there is still time to plant vegetables such as squash, cucumbers, tomatoes …
Wanted: Disease on Bradford Pear
One of the earliest, and most recognized spring-blooming trees is the ornamental pear commonly referred to as ‘Bradford’ pear. …
Time for Warm-Season Grasses
This article was written by Gail Griffin, Extension Master Gardener Volunteer with North Carolina Cooperative Extension in Lee County. By …
Watch Out for Wheel Bugs
The wheel bug (Arilus Cristatus) is a large, brown to gray bug with rusty brown antennae and a dark, …
Sanford Farmers Market Opening Kicks Off Lee County “Ag Week” 2022
We are fortunate to live in a part of the state that offers a diversity of agricultural products all …
The Real Dirt on Soil Testing
We all know what dirt is. It is sometimes used in reference to a secret about someone, but we …
Rose Rosette Disease
Do you have a rose that’s been looking a little peekid lately? For those unfamiliar with the term, peekid means poorly …
(Not Just Purple) Coneflowers
Sometimes our most finicky and high maintenance plants are those that have adapted to growing conditions here in the …
Diseases of Camellias
There are some plants with characteristics that help provide a source of structure to the landscape. Not something with …
What Can Be Pruned Now?
This article was written by Gail Griffin, Extension Master Gardener Volunteer in Lee County. Now that we have officially welcomed …