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Aerating the soil

Lawn Fertilizing and Soil Compaction

Lawns are growing great now and that means it’s time to begin fertilizing them. Nitrogen would be the main nutrient that I would suggest. However, if the lawn is a little thin or showing a little…

Chickweed in the lawn

Fall Lawn Dormancy and Fading

Our lawns, like the trees and shrubs, should be going dormant. First the growth will slow down, which should have already happened. Then the color will drain from the leaves and the grass will take…

Crepe Myrtle branches

Low Potassium and Tree Care

I’ve noticed a lot of trees this year, even crepe myrtles, either have a thinning canopy, smaller leaves, or dead branches in the top of the tree. This may be due to low potassium in the soil. Take a…

Soil Sample Box and Form

Soil Sample Testing for Garden Prep

Have you ever taken a soil sample for testing before or has it been years since you’ve done one?If you’ve never done one before the video below will talk you through the easy process in the just a…

Lawn & Garden Soil Sample Box Used to Take a Soil Sample

Summer Lawns and Soil Samples

Hopefully, with all the rain we’ve had your lawn has a bright green healthy color and is looking worthy of a nice picnic or maybe a walk to the mailbox barefoot. If not, if it’s been a couple years…

Yellow and brown lawn

Why Does My Lawn Look Like This?

The rain this year has greatly benefitted a lot of lawns in our area. The bright color and healthy appearance reminds me of years when we tossed a blanket on the lush green carpet before settling…

Soil Sample Box and Form

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. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Agronomic Services lab in…

Applying fertilizer to tree base

Fertilize to Encourage Healthy Growth

As the soil warms-up we are seeing more flowers on the trees and shrubs. This is a good indicator that it is time to apply fertilizer to tree and shrub beds to encourage healthy growth this spring…

Lawn & Garden Soil Sample Box Used to Take a Soil Sample

Submit Soil Sample Before Dec 1 Peak Season Fee

**Peak-season soil testing will soon be in effect. Get your fall samples in now, to avoid the $4 per sample fee charge from December 1, 2021 through March 31, 2022.Submit your soil samples to the…