Tomato Worm: Identify and eliminate a garden threat
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
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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Controlling soil moisture in your lawn and garden during the summer
Discover tips for maintaining optimal soil moisture and soil temperature in your lawn and garden without excessive watering.
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Mosquito Control: The ultimate guide to reclaiming your backyard
Take control of mosquitoes with effective mosquito treatment options. Learn how to reclaim your outdoor spaces and enjoy your backyard again.
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Burlap in the Garden: 6 Super practical (and lovely!) uses
Burlap bags provide both functionality and fun for storage and shipping. Use these bags to store potatoes and other outdoor ideas.
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Fountain Grass: Ornamental grasses are drought-tolerant favorites
Discover the beauty and versatility of ornamental grasses. Learn about fountain grass and its graceful, flowing appearance in garden settings.
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Dandelions: Removing them permanently without chemicals
Dandelions. Should they stay or should they go? If you want a natural way to get rid of them, this is the one method that works permanently.
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Stella D’Oro Daylily: The golden star of your landscape
Learn all about the Stella D’Oro daylily, an easy-care bright, golden yellow flower that will brighten up your full-sun garden beds.
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Stained Glass Hosta: Perfect for dappled shade
Learn all about the Stained Glass Hosta – the stunning perennials with gold and green foliage resembling stained glass.
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Purple D’Oro Daylily: A touch of regal color and elegance
Hemerocallis ‘Purple De Oro’ – the Purple D’Oro daylily is a beautiful addition to any garden. Learn more including planting and care.
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Celosia: Colorful plumes to bring fresh life to your landscape
Make your North Carolina garden stand out with the addition of Celosia. Perfect for zones 7 or 8, “cockscomb” is an annual in USDA zones 2-9.
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Dollar Spot Fungus: Identifying and dealing with a lawn fungus
Identify and treat dollar spot fungus to protect your lawn. Learn how this common lawn disease spreads and the importance of early treatment.
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Delphiniums: Ultimate growing and care guide for the larkspur
The delphinium (or larkspur!) is a towering, flowering beauty. Read all about how to grow and care for this pollinator-attracting flower.
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Hydrogen peroxide in the garden to disinfect your pruning tools
Protect plants & prevent diseases by using hydrogen peroxide in the garden! keep it handy in the shed to fight bacteria, fungi & viruses.
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Pollinator Flowers: Naturally attract lawn and garden helpers
Read about 15 pollinator flowers (annuals and perennials) that are ideal companion plants for a fruit or vegetable garden. Give these a try!
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