Maximizing Fertilizer Use
At our winter meetings, we were pleased to welcome Dr. Chad Poole, Dr. Deanna Osmond, Dr. Luke Gatiboni, and …
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Got That Gardening Itch?
As sunshine and warm temperatures have made their way into our recent weather pattern, the “itch” to plant something …
February's Garden Questions
Now that we have reached the middle of February, many different garden and landscape questions have flooded into our …
Pruning Muscadine Grapes Overview
Pruning grape vines is a seasonal chore that helps to produce an abundant crop for many years. Vines left …
Caring for Pansies During the Winter Season
Article credit: Jessica Strickland, Horticulture Agent Wayne County Pansies (Viola x wittrockiana) are a remarkable winter annual, capable of surviving …
Christmas Tree Care
Christmas trees are a holiday tradition that reminds us of past experiences and symbolizes hope for a new year. …
What Is Limiting My Soil?
Over the past several weeks the Extension office has assisted several clients with evaluating and diagnosing soil-related issues that …
Pecan Twig Girdlers
(Adapted from the NC State Extension Twig Girdler Note) This past weekend, while preparing to mow my property, I had …
The Sweet Season Is Here: Sweetpotatoes
A favorite debate around the holiday season might involve your preference for pumpkin or sweetpotato pie. In western North …
The Ants Go Marching Into Fall
Now that fall has arrived, this may be your last opportunity to take action against fire ants before colder …
Soil Temperatures Signal Turf Disease
As fall approaches and temperatures decline, a very common turfgrass disease begins to affect grasses like centipede, zoysia, and …
Fall Armyworms on the March
(Adapted from the article “Fall Armyworms Invade” by Minda Daughtry, Agriculture/Horticulture Agent, N.C. Cooperative Extension in Lee County) Over the past several …