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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Pennisetum ‘Regal Princess’: A majestic addition to your landscaping
Pennisetum ‘Regal Princess’ is a tender perennial, salt-resistant and deer-resistant. Read where you can grow this beauty, along with planting and care instructions.
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Lemon Balm: Why it’s an excellent addition in your herb garden
Lemon balm is an easy-growing herb that will flourish – almost without any care from you (except a bit of watering on hot days).
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Snapdragon Flowers: Planting and care guide
Snapdragon flowers bless your garden with tall stems and a riot of colors that will add a cheery air to the garden. Here’s how to grow them.
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Avoid Planting Nandina: Heavenly bamboo kills birds
Beautiful and hardy Nandina domestica’s hidden dark secret: it’s a killer of native birds. Read what to plant instead of heavenly bamboo.
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Russian Sage: A complete growing and care guide
Russian Sage is a beautiful purple flower. Despite its stunning looks, it’s a super easy-going, drought-tolerant perennial. Learn more.
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Perennial Flowers: 20 Best for Northeastern NC
Perennial flowers are beloved by many gardeners for their colorful beauty, rich foliage, and undemanding care needs. Give these 20 a try.
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March lawn care and gardening (A day-by-day guide)
March gardening tips, prepare your outdoor spaces for spring with these 31 tasks. Be prepared for the warmer weather just ahead.
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Swiss Chard: A healthy green in the cool weather garden
Grow Swiss Chard (Beta vulgaris var. cicla) for robust growth, flavorful dark green leaves in just 55-60 days in USDA Zones 7 or 8.
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