Deborah Tayloe, Author at Tayloe's Lawn Care Services, LLC

Marigold: An easy guide to planting and caring for pretty flowers

It’s also one of your vegetable garden’s most useful companion plants. Marigold (Tagetes erecta) is a beautiful and fragrant flower native to Mexico and Central America. It is part of the Asteraceae family, closely related to daisies and sunflowers. Marigolds are popular annual flowers in fabulous colors, including yellow, orange, cream, and red. Marigold flowers will […]

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8 swallowtail butterflies in North Carolina

Pollinators / By Deborah Tayloe

We host many other lovely species besides the state butterfly, the Eastern Tiger Swallowtail. Ah, North Carolina – a state renowned for its scenic beauty, pristine beaches, majestic mountains, and of course, its diverse array of wildlife. Among these, the swallowtail butterflies offer both elegance and play a crucial role in our ecosystem. You might

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How to divide perennials for more plants next year

Gardening / By Deborah Tayloe

Learn how to divide perennials and create more plants for your garden. Discover the benefits of dividing perennials for better health.

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Water conservation for your lawn and garden

Gardening / By Deborah Tayloe

Discover effective water conservation tips for your lawn, garden, and indoor spaces. Save water, money, and energy with these simple steps.

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Hemerocallis ‘Patsy Cline’ Daylily: A reblooming flower to brighten your landscape

Flower Garden / By Deborah Tayloe

Have you ever heard of the Patsy Cline daylily? Everyone knows I am crazy for two things: Patsy Cline’s music (and old country music in general) and daylilies. So, most are not surprised that I have a particular fondness for the Hemerocallis ‘Patsy Cline’ daylily, Latin – Hemerocallis ‘Patsy Cline.’ Daylilies, belonging to the genus

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Morning Glory: Invasive weed or beautiful climbing vine?

Flower Garden / By Deborah Tayloe

Explore the pros and cons of planting morning glory plants in your garden. With our professional insights, you can make an informed decision.

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Threadleaf Coreopsis (Coreopsis verticillata): A comprehensive guide

Flower Garden / By Deborah Tayloe

Discover the beauty and benefits of Threadleaf Coreopsis (Verticillata), a perennial that attracts pollinators and thrives in North America.

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Tomato Worm: Identify and eliminate a garden threat

Vegetable Garden / By Deborah Tayloe

Learn how to identify and control the tomato hornworm, the destructive pest that can wreak havoc on your tomato plants.

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Identify poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac plants

Gardening / By Deborah Tayloe

Avoiding poisonous plants to prevent the burning rash. Poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac are common poisonous plants that can cause allergic reactions. These plants contain an oily resin called urushiol, which causes an itchy, blistering rash. As lawn care specialists, one of the most common hazards we encounter are poisonous plants like poison

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