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Is your grass dormant or dead?
You might notice your lawn turning brown and wonder – do you have dead or dormant grass? Here is how you can tell the difference.
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10 Best reasons to use pine straw mulch in Eastern North Carolina
Pine straw mulch is a local favorite of our clients here in Eastern North Carolina – read 10 reasons why they love this mulching material.
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Butterfly Garden: 15 Perfectly pretty plants to try
A butterfly garden brings helpful butterflies and pollinator insects to support a healthy ecosystem. Try these 15 perfectly pretty plants.
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Azalea Bushes: A guide to growing and caring for beautiful flowering shrubs
Azalea bushes (rhodedendron) are one of the most gracious welcomes you can give your friendly springtime pollinators. We teach you how.
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Zinnia: How to grow and maintain an elegant flower
Zinnia is a beautiful annual flower that has colorful pop-pom tufted blossoms, Learn how to grow and maintain Zinnia elegans in the garden.
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Mums: A fail-proof guide to growing chrysanthemums
Chrysanthemums, more commonly called garden mums, are the world’s second most popular flower! Read how to grow them.
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Apple Trees: How to plant, grow, and maintain
Apple trees are an excellent feature for any backyard garden or someone who wants to increase self-sufficiency. Here’s how to grow them.
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10 Spring flower bulbs to plant in September
Here’s why September is the perfect time to plant your favorite flower bulbs – and ten bulbs perfect to try for maximum color impact.
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Why does the Tayloe’s Lawn Care technician cut the grass in opposite directions?
People often ask our operations team: “Why do you cut the grass in alternating directions every service?” Here are 5 science-backed reasons.
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Read this before you replace your grassy lawn with native species
You might see the posts about tearing out grass and replacing it with native species, but please consider the cons along with the pros.
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Softscape vs. Hardscape: The key differences
Learn the differences between the principles of “hardscape” and “softscape” when you want to improve your landscaping.
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Christmas Fern: An evergreen beauty for shady areas
If you are looking for an evergreen plant to add year-round color and texture to your landscape, please meet the lovely Christmas Fern.
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How to keep squirrels away from bird beeders (humanely)
Squirrels: You may have a love hate relationship with these acrobats. Learn nine tips to help discourage them from raiding your bird feeders.
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When’s the best time to plant trees in northeastern North Carolina?
When is the best season to plant trees in Northeastern North Carolina? Here are the best times and which trees you should plant during each.
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The Dragonfly: Nature’s bug controller for your backyard
Learn how the dragonfly is more than an entertaining insect to watch – it’s a voracious insect eater – and how to attract them to your yard.
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