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Read why you might want to try to compost leaves instead of trashing them this fall – and learn how to make a wonderful natural fertilizer.
Compost leaves this fall for natural fertilizer next year Read More »
Container gardening is one of the best ways to grow robust flowers, vegetables, and herbs. Read this guide to learn how you can succeed.
Container Gardening: Getting started guide and the best food plants to try Read More »
Carrots are a super popular, tasty veggie that you can grow quickly and easily in the ground, deep pots, or growing bags. Here’s how.
Carrots: How to grow them in the ground or containers Read More »
Snow peas are an easy-growing, delicious, nutritious plant to grow in a cool season garden (spring or fall). Here’s how to do it.
Snow Peas: A planting and care guide Read More »
The butterfly bush, known scientifically as Buddleja (or Buddleia) is a colorful, low-care perennial shrub that will draw healthy pollinators your yard.
Butterfly Bush: A colorful, pollinator-attracting perennial shrub Read More »
Evergreen shrubs are an excellent way to bring color to your landscape design all year long. Check out our ten favorite picks to try.
Evergreen Shrubs: 10 gorgeous options for year-round foliage Read More »
You might notice your lawn turning brown and wonder – do you have dead or dormant grass? Here is how you can tell the difference.
Is your grass dormant or dead? Read More »
Pine straw mulch is a local favorite of our clients here in Eastern North Carolina – read 10 reasons why they love this mulching material.
10 Best reasons to use pine straw mulch in Eastern North Carolina Read More »
A butterfly garden brings helpful butterflies and pollinator insects to support a healthy ecosystem. Try these 15 perfectly pretty plants.
Butterfly Garden: 15 Perfectly pretty plants to try Read More »
Azalea bushes (rhodedendron) are one of the most gracious welcomes you can give your friendly springtime pollinators. We teach you how.
Azalea Bushes: A guide to growing and caring for beautiful flowering shrubs Read More »
Zinnia is a beautiful annual flower that has colorful pop-pom tufted blossoms, Learn how to grow and maintain Zinnia elegans in the garden.
Zinnia: How to grow and maintain an elegant flower Read More »
Chrysanthemums, more commonly called garden mums, are the world’s second most popular flower! Read how to grow them.
Mums: A fail-proof guide to growing chrysanthemums Read More »
Apple trees are an excellent feature for any backyard garden or someone who wants to increase self-sufficiency. Here’s how to grow them.
Apple Trees: How to plant, grow, and maintain Read More »
Here’s why September is the perfect time to plant your favorite flower bulbs – and ten bulbs perfect to try for maximum color impact.
10 Spring flower bulbs to plant in September Read More »
You might see the posts about tearing out grass and replacing it with native species, but please consider the cons along with the pros.
Read this before you replace your grassy lawn with native species Read More »
