Chives: Growing easy-care perennial herbs
Chives, Allium schoenoprasum is a delicious and versatile culinary herb. Easy to grow in any USDA growing zone, ideal for attractive borders.
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Chives, Allium schoenoprasum is a delicious and versatile culinary herb. Easy to grow in any USDA growing zone, ideal for attractive borders.
Chives: Growing easy-care perennial herbs Read More »
Discover how Epsom salt can benefit your garden with these 6 proven techniques. Understand the science behind and correct application.
Epsom Salt: Pros and cons of using it in the garden Read More »
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.
The Dragonfly: Nature’s bug controller for your backyard Read More »
Parsley is a hardy biennial herb that thrives in container gardens or in the ground. Read how to grow this beloved herb garden favorite.
Parsley: Grow and maintain this classic culinary herb Read More »
Winterizing a gas lawn mower (push or riding model) can help extend its life and save you from costly breakdowns. Here’s how to do it.
Gas Lawn Mower Winterization: A step-by-step guide to proper fall maintenance Read More »
Catnip and catmint have similar names and are close relatives, but they’re not the same. Read about the similarities and differences.
Catnip Versus Catmint: They’re not the same herb Read More »
Experience beautiful blooms in the garden next spring with tips for overwintering black-eyed and brown-eyed Susan. How to prepare them for winter.
Overwintering black-eyed Susan and brown-eyed Susan Read More »
Learn about compacted soil, and how it can stifle the health of your lawn grass and gardens. We share the causes and fixes for this issue.
Compacted Soil? Learn the causes and fixes for soil compaction Read More »
Acidic soil can pose a challenge in northeastern North Carolina, but you can still have a lovely landscape by growing soil-loving plants.
Acidic Soil: Best 12 plants to grow in acid soils in zones 7 and 8 Read More »
Fire ants infestations cause much damage to your lawn- not to mention they have painful stings. Here’s how to get rid of the little pests.
Fire Ants: Reclaim your yard and ease the sting Read More »
Make your North Carolina garden stand out with the addition of Celosia. Perfect for zones 7 or 8, “cockscomb” is an annual in USDA zones 2-9.
Celosia: Colorful plumes to bring fresh life to your landscape Read More »
Eco-friendly and cost-effective: realize the potential of plastic drums in your garden. Learn how to find them for free to make things!
Plastic Drum Ideas: 10 Useful projects for your yard Read More »
The delphinium (or larkspur!) is a towering, flowering beauty. Read all about how to grow and care for this pollinator-attracting flower.
Delphiniums: Ultimate growing and care guide for the larkspur Read More »
People often ask our operations team: “Why do you cut the grass in alternating directions every service?” Here are 5 science-backed reasons.
Why does the Tayloe’s Lawn Care technician cut the grass in opposite directions? Read More »
Property owners can discover how to transform their outdoor space into a breathtaking oasis with the art of softscaping (and why it matters.)
Softscaping: The art of a beautiful landscape Read More »