Lawn Leaf Removal
Many deciduous trees have already begun dropping their leaves and some of them even have some pretty colors. Raking …
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.
Growing Garlic and Winter Prep
It may be a little late to plant most vegetables this year, but it’s never too early to start …
DIY Raised Bed Row Cover
Join Shawn Banks, Extension Agent – Horticulture, for another episode of Extension Gardener on the Crystal Coast as he …
Planting Coral Bells (Heuchera)
About this time last year, I was browsing a local nursery and saw two plants that caught my eye. …
Fall Lawncare
The lawn is looking mighty thin on one side of my house. There isn’t much I can do in …
Fall Bulb Care and Planting
The first things that I think will make a noticeable difference in my landscape is redoing the flower bed …
Fall Tree and Shrub Planting
Planting trees and shrubs this time of the year gives the plants time to send their roots out into …
Collard Greens and Cabbage
I think it’s time to expand my vegetable garden area. I want to add more space for collard greens …
Hibiscus 'Midnight Marvel'
Hibiscus ‘Midnight Marvel’ (Rose Mallow) is a hybrid cultivar that doesn’t fit into any one species. It is the …
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 …