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 »
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 »
