Post Written By William Marshall, Area Specialized Agent, Ornamental Nursery & Greenhouse, Western Region

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Sam MarshallArea Specialized Agent, Ornamental Nursery & Greenhouse, Western Region Serves 28 CountiesBased out of Haywood County Center

Have questions about gardening here in Haywood County? Looking for advice on plant problems in your landscape? The Master Gardener℠ …

North Carolina is growing at twice the rate of the national average, with a projected population of 10.5 million …

Spring is right around the corner, and a well-tuned lawn mower is vital to keeping your lawn and garden …

Granulate [Asian] ambrosia beetles are destructive insect pests, and a big concern for nursery growers throughout North Carolina. These …

Marketing has long since taken over the pesticide industry. Popular brand names that were associated with one particular pesticide …

Over the past few weeks we have discussed the basic tenants of IPM and the cultural, mechanical, and biological …

We are continuing on our IPM journey this week with a discussion of mechanical and biological controls for home …

Arguably the biggest issue in any lawn, ornamental landscape, or vegetable garden is pest problems. Whether it be from …

The coolest thing about being a Master Gardener℠ volunteer is that friends are always asking you gardening questions. And …

Nothing beats a few hours solitude spent tromping around in the woods! The next time you’re out for a …

The COVID-19 virus has restricted our normal Plant Clinic operations, but it is still open for business! Master Gardener℠ …

Two very powerful organic insecticides made from different oils are available to homeowners. Here are some notes about their …