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Carolina Chickadees are a non-migrating, year-round resident bird in North Carolina. Learn about the antics of this feathered friend.
Carolina Chickadees: A southeastern U.S. native bird Read More »
Coneflowers (Latin: echinacea) can benefit your landscape design and offer healthful benefits. Read our growing and care guide to learn how.
Coneflowers: A comprehensive guide to echinacea Read More »
Tulips are an all-time springtime favorite – but they require fall planting. Read this ultimate guide to growing and caring for them.
Tulips: Planting and care guide for spring color Read More »
Bradford Pear trees may be lovely in the springtime. But they are not a North American species – here’s why you should avoid them.
Bradford Pear Trees: Why you should avoid planting them Read More »
Landscaping fabric is well-loved for its ability to supress weeds. But it’s also worth knowing the downsides to weed control fabric.
Landscaping Fabric: What are the cons? Read More »
North American native species trees offer beauty and need little care – and protect local pollinators and mammals. Learn our ten favorites.
10 North American native species trees to plant Read More »
Learn about a unique, red flower that blooms in the late summer or early fall – the red spider lily, Lycoris radiata. It is so gorgeous!
Red Spider Lily: A unique addition to your landscape Read More »
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 »
