Henbit: Controlling a pesky winter annual weed
Find out how to combat henbit (Lamium amplexicaule), a common winter weed, in lawns and gardens. Learn how to eliminate it here.
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Plastic Drum Ideas: 10 Useful projects for your yard
Eco-friendly and cost-effective: realize the potential of plastic drums in your garden. Learn how to find them for free to make things!
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Garden Slugs: Winning strategies for a slug-free garden and lawn
What attracts icky, sticky garden slugs to your property – or even in house? Learn about their behaviors so you can deter them.
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What attracts mosquitoes (& how to keep them off)
Been wondering what attracts mosquitoes? Learn about common mosquito attractors & how to reclaim your outdoor space from them.
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Indoor Herb Garden: 9 Best plants to grow
The weather outside might not always cooperate, but that doesn’t mean you can grow an indoor herb garden. Learn some perfect herbs to try.
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Identifying and eliminating winter weeds from your lawn
Do you feel frustrated when you see dormant grass dominated by tall, unattractive winter weeds? Try these tips to prevent or treat them.
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When is the grass last cut of the year?
Prepare for the last grass cut of the year in North Carolina’s USDA zones 7b and 8a with tips tailored to the region’s unique climate.
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Pros and cons of a battery tender for winterizing lawn and garden equipment
Don’t let your lawn equipment battery freeze in cold winter weather. Know the pros and cons of using a battery tender to prevent potential damage instead.
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Overwintering black-eyed Susan and brown-eyed Susan
Experience beautiful blooms in the garden next spring with tips for overwintering black-eyed and brown-eyed Susan. How to prepare them for winter.
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Winterizing Outdoor Faucets: Protection against costly damage
Protect outdoor faucets (spigots) and hoses this winter with these winterizing tips from an experienced lawn care professional.
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Songbirds: 14 Birds to attract to your yard (and how!)
Have you ever wanted to attract songbirds to your backyard? We reveal the most entertaining species and how to share space with them.
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Overwintering Ferns in Northeastern NC: Tips for winter fern care
Many people purchase new every year, but overwintering ferns – which are actually a perennial – can save you a lot of money. Here’s how.
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Great Horned Owl: The bird who owns the night
Learn about the great horned owl, Bubo virginianus. This nocturnal bird is incredibly striking in appearance with intriguing behaviors.
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Is solar landscape lighting worth the money?
Solar lighting is an amazing way to illuminate your yard at night. But you should first know the pros and cons of this investment.
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Juniper: A lovely evergreen for your landscape plan
The juniper shrub is a lovely, evergreen species that will add color and texture to your landscape design. Learn how to care for them.
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