March lawn care and gardening (A day-by-day guide)
March gardening tips, prepare your outdoor spaces for spring with these 31 tasks. Be prepared for the warmer weather just ahead.
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Poison Ivy: Identifying and controlling a poisonous vine
Poison ivy is a pervasive plant causing allergic reactions. Learn to identify it accurately & removal and prevention strategies.
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Mint Comparison Guide: Peppermint, spearmint, and wintergreen
Mint comparisons: Read the differences and similarities between peppermint, spearmint, and wintergreen…and which one is not actually a mint.
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Winter Garden Checklist: Get ready for spring on those precious warmer days
This winter garden checklist can help get you out of the house on those precious days with warm sunshine. Try these things.
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Lawn Grubs No More: Effective tips for a perfect yard
Do you have an unsightly lawn, thanks to lawn grubs infesting your yard? Here’s how you can identify and get rid of them.
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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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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 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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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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Moths play a greater role in pollination than previously thought, says new study
According to a new study, moths play an even greater role in pollinating our gardens than we thoughts. Read what the scientists learned.
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Purple Fountain Grass: A stunning ornamental for your gardens
Learn about Purple Fountain Grass, including its best growing zones, where to plant it and how to care for this lovely ornamental grass.
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Coneflowers: A comprehensive guide to echinacea
Coneflowers (Latin: echinacea) can benefit your landscape design and offer healthful benefits. Read our growing and care guide to learn how.
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