Lawn & Garden

Our Lawn & Garden program is your local resource for cultivating home landscapes. Whether you're a seasoned gardener, a new homeowner tackling lawn weeds, or someone looking to control common pests, we provide advice, educational resources, and research-based solutions. From ornamental flower beds to backyard vegetable gardens, our educational resources are designed to support all your horticultural endeavors.

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Screenshot of Cutting Back Roses video showing Shawn Banks standing behind a rose bush preparing to cut the bush with caption that reads Cutting Back Roses, Front of Western Branch of Carteret County Public Library.
February Is Time to Prune Roses

Published - February 16, 2026

A young sago palm with some cold injury on the leaves.
Cold Temperatures and Your Plants

Published - January 27, 2026

Picture of a raised bed with lettuce and carrots in the foreground and garden peas growing on a trellis at the back of the bed.
It's Time to Plant Spring Vegetables

Published - January 7, 2026

Henbit Weed
Winter Weeds, Spraying, and Soil Samples

Published - November 12, 2025

River Birch
Trees and Shrubs Prep for Cooler Temps

Published - November 7, 2025

Magnolia with brown leaves
Diagnosing a Magnolia Problem

Published - October 13, 2025