Caring for Christmas Cactus
Cacti are usually not at the top of most people’s gift list, to give or receive. This is probably …
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Tips for Success With a Living Christmas Tree
In addition to pre-cut Fraser firs, many garden centers offer living trees grown in containers for sale as Christmas …
How to Compost Indoors With Worms
Looking for an interesting winter project and a way to get rid of the vegetable and fruit scraps left …
Great Evergreens for Screens and Hedges
Need some privacy? Want to screen out the view into your neighbor’s yard? Consider planting a living fence of …
What Is Wrong With My Pecans?
Though not native to the east coast, pecan trees are a common sight in our area. So are pecan …
Plant Fall Bulbs Now for Spring Color!
Planting bulbs this fall is an easy way to guarantee a splash of color for your spring landscape. November …
Fall Landscape Tips and Tasks
There are several important jobs to do in the landscape this time of the year. Tasks like cleaning up …
Recycling Plastic Plant Pots and Containers
Fall is planting time; for pansies, perennials, trees, and shrubs, fall is the best time to plant in the …
Controlling Aphids in Fall Vegetable Gardens
When planted in late summer, cool season crops like cabbage, collards, broccoli, kale, and turnips usually thrive with minimal …
Fall Lawn Do's and Don'ts
Lawns in southeastern North Carolina are suited to warm season turf grasses including St. Augustine, Zoysia, Bermuda and centipede. …
Time to Plant Onions and Garlic
Interested in cultivating sweet, home-grown onions and flavorful garlic in your own backyard? If so, now is the time …
Vegetables You Can Plant for Fall
September is prime time to set out transplants of cabbage, kale, collards, broccoli, and cauliflower, a group of crops …