Hibiscus 'Midnight Marvel'
Hibiscus ‘Midnight Marvel’ (Rose Mallow) is a hybrid cultivar that doesn’t fit into any one species. It is the …
Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteers
Since 1979, North Carolina Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteers (EMGVs) have been leaders in this internationally acclaimed program, guiding homeowners in making environmentally sound decisions in their landscapes. Trained by North Carolina State University faculty and staff, EMGVs provide research-based information about gardening and environmental stewardship to individuals and communities across the state. EMGVs engage the community through education and outreach on a wide variety of subjects and through a broad spectrum of projects, all designed to maximize their impact.
Pre-Fall Yard Cleanup
In my yard there are a few trees in the back yard that I can see with some dead …
Reclaiming Space for a Fall Garden
I only have a very small space for growing vegetables in my yard, so I have to make the …
Pre-Fall Lawn Tips
It has been almost two weeks since I’ve been able to mow my lawn. I’m sure the neighbors think …
Mulching Your Garden Beds
How was farming possible in the thousands of years before the use of commercial fertilizers, herbicides and pesticides? You …
Wasps at Porch Lights
In recent weeks we’ve been getting a lot of messages regarding large wasps coming to porch lights. In all …
Vegetable Crop Rotation Tips
If you have a vegetable garden or otherwise grow annual plants, a one-time proven cultural method for preventing disease …
Drought Tolerant Black Eyed Susan
A native plant selection, Black Eyed Susan Rudbeckia hirta is technically an annual plant starting from seed each year in the …
Planting Cool Season Vegetables
Something most people don’t realize is that many of the crops we call “cool season” vegetables are actually biannual …
Fertilize Your Summer Lawn
When it comes to lawns, in our area we grow warm season grasses. They should probably be called hot …
Thunderstorms and Trees
It’s worth mentioning that with the heat comes severe thunderstorms. This means strong winds that can break off dead …
Controlling Mosquitoes Without Chemicals
It’s hot and humid outside, which means it’s also mosquito season. Besides causing those itchy bites, mosquitos can spread …
Native Swamp or Sweetbay Magnolia
One of my favorite trees is the Swamp or Sweetbay Magnolia Magnolia virginiania. It is evergreen (at least in …
Mosquito Prevention After Tropical Storms
Although we were spared much of the brunt of Tropical Storm Elsa, parts of North Carolina were still pummeled …