Protecting your hands in the garden
Learn tips and routines for protecting your hands in the garden to prevent blisters, rashes, and injuries from tools and irritants.
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Learn tips and routines for protecting your hands in the garden to prevent blisters, rashes, and injuries from tools and irritants.
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Discover the importance of shade trees in maintaining a cool and comfortable yard. Find out how to create a shady spot in your landscape.
17 Best shade trees to plant in northeastern NC (zones 7b/8a) Read More »
Keep your container gardens thriving in hot weather. Learn the best tips for watering, shading, and potting up to beat the summer heat.
11 Top tips to care for container gardens in hot weather Read More »
Do you have a viola, a violet, or a pansy in your garden? While closely related species, it’s interesting to know the fundamental differences.
Viola, Violet, and Pansy: Close relatives but distinct flowers 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 »
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.
When’s the best time to plant trees in northeastern North Carolina? Read More »
Find the best lawn fertilizer for your North Carolina lawn. Learn about turf care tips and navigate selecting and applying the right product.
Lawn Fertilizer FAQs: Expert Turf Tips Read More »
March gardening tips, prepare your outdoor spaces for spring with these 31 tasks. Be prepared for the warmer weather just ahead.
March lawn care and gardening (A day-by-day guide) Read More »
Read about 15 pollinator flowers (annuals and perennials) that are ideal companion plants for a fruit or vegetable garden. Give these a try!
Pollinator Flowers: Naturally attract lawn and garden helpers Read More »
We host many other lovely species besides the state butterfly, the Eastern Tiger Swallowtail. Ah, North Carolina – a state renowned for its scenic beauty, pristine beaches, majestic mountains, and of course, its diverse array of wildlife. Among these, the swallowtail butterflies offer both elegance and play a crucial role in our ecosystem. You might
8 swallowtail butterflies in North Carolina Read More »
Learn how to divide perennials and create more plants for your garden. Discover the benefits of dividing perennials for better health.
How to divide perennials for more plants next year Read More »
Here’s how powdery mildew can harm your lawn and garden beds. Powdery mildew. It’s one of those garden ailments that you might overlook until it spreads, leaving a telltale whitish, powdery residue on your plants. If you’ve been noticing these signs and scrambling to Google for answers, you’re already on the path to recovery. This
What is powdery mildew? And how can you avoid it? Read More »
Learn all about the Stella D’Oro daylily, an easy-care bright, golden yellow flower that will brighten up your full-sun garden beds.
Stella D’Oro Daylily: The golden star of your landscape Read More »
According to a new study, moths play an even greater role in pollinating our gardens than we thoughts. Read what the scientists learned.
Moths play a greater role in pollination than previously thought, says new study Read More »
Poison ivy is a pervasive plant causing allergic reactions. Learn to identify it accurately & removal and prevention strategies.
Poison Ivy: Identifying and controlling a poisonous vine Read More »