Ornamental grasses have numerous benefits for your landscape design, including texture and color. Learn some good options for zones 7 and 8.
Ornamental Grasses: Beautiful color and texture for the landscape Read More »
Read how you can grow pecan trees in eastern North Carolina. They’re a beauty for landscaping and to reap a bounty of southern-favorite nuts.
Pecan Trees: Lovely for the landscape and a bountiful nut harvest Read More »
Are you interested in organic weed control? This article gives you a general overview of the methods and guides you in getting started.
Organic Weed Control: Chemical-free lawn and garden Read More »
Discover how to grow peach trees with our friendly and authoritative guide! Learn about choosing the right variety, planting, care, and harvesting tips for a bountiful harvest of juicy, homegrown peaches. 🍑🌳
Peach Tree Growing Guide: Enjoy juicy peaches Read More »
If you love spuds but never knew how to grow potatoes, here’s a chance to learn! This easy-care crop is perfect, even for beginning gardeners.
How to grow potatoes in your home garden Read More »
Centipede Grass is a southern favorite that flourishes in USDA zones 7 to 10 and will do well despite the wild weather and hot sun in NC.
Centipede Grass: A drought-tolerant lawn that can really take the heat Read More »
Soil aeration will give you a lawn that looks better, absorbs water faster, and tolerates NC heat better. Read how to aerate your soil.
Soil Aeration: A lawn care essential that most people skip Read More »
Landscape timbers add incredible results and can last about ten years in eastern NC. Here are some FAQs about them and an easy installation guide.
Landscape Timbers: An easy installation guide for professional results Read More »
Adding a garden walkway adds charm and a sense of traffic flow to your yard. Read our 10-step guide to using decorative gravel to build one.
10 Steps to use decorative gravel for a beautiful garden walkway Read More »
Boxwood shrubs are an elegant classic. Often associated with topiary, they are really versatile. Read an overview about this evergreen.
Boxwood Shrubs: A compact, lovely evergreen for your landscape Read More »
Ferns are a beautiful addition to gardens across eastern North Carolina (growing zones 7 and 8). Read about species that tolerate our summers.
Ferns: 10 Beautiful species to add to your landscape plan Read More »
Garden fountains can add charm and beauty–an incredible focal point in the landscape. Learn the 3 top options and the pros + cons of each.
Garden Fountains: 3 Main styles and the pros and cons of each Read More »
Parsley is a hardy biennial herb that thrives in container gardens or in the ground. Read how to grow this beloved herb garden favorite.
Parsley: Grow and maintain this classic culinary herb Read More »
Hosta is a beautiful, low-care perennial plant that grows well in partial shade and can tolerate acidic soil, as you might find in Eastern NC
Hostas: A beautiful, low-care addition to the landscape Read More »
Patio heaters are ideal for the eastern North Carolina lifestyle, as they allow you to enjoy the outdoors despite those wild weather changes.
Patio Heaters: An ideal way to enjoy the outdoors in cool weather Read More »
