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Stressed Out Grass

Stressed Out Grass

As I drive around the area, I notice that there are a lot of lawns that are turning gray …

Image: Spider Mites. Whitney Cranshaw, Colorado State University, Bugwood.org

Spider Mites and Crispy Leaves

Ornamental trees and shrubs usually have a deeper root system than turf or vegetables. These deeper roots should help them …

Japanese Beetle, William Fountain, University of Kentucky, Bugwood.org

June Insects in the Garden

There are a whole host of insects that might be found on trees and shrubs at this time of …

Vegetable Container Gardening

Vegetable Container Gardening

With food costs rising these days, it might be worth planting a few vegetables in a garden, the landscape, …

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Reshaping Azaleas After Flowering

In another video of Extension Gardener on the Crystal Coast, Shawn Banks, discusses how to reshape azaleas that have …

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Local U-Pick Strawberries

If you’re anticipating filling a basket full of freshly picked red berries, you’ll be happy to know strawberry season …

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Spring Soil Samples

**It’s non-peak soil testing season April through Thanksgiving which means no fee. Submit your soil samples to the N.C. …

Squash vine borer larvae

Trick to Prevent Insect Damage

I didn’t realize until I was looking up gardening holidays that April 14 is National Gardening Day. In our …

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Grasses Coming Out of Dormancy

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