Harlequin Glory-Bower
Judy Edwards brought a plant sample for identification. She said it was a small tree that bloomed white in the …
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Fall Army Worms
If large areas of your lawn have suddenly disappeared or turned brown, fall armyworms may be the cause. The …
Don't Delay, Seed in September
Does your tall fescue lawn need some help? Well the good news is September is the best time for …
Stockpiling and Pasture Renovation
There is a season for sowing and a season for harvesting. This is a foundational concept for farmers. Although …
White Grub Control
This week we’ve received several questions at the Caldwell Extension Center about white grub control in home lawns. White …
Why Do I Have Brown Patches in My Yard?
We have measured 7.66 inches in the Caldwell Extension Center rain gauge since May 16. I know some in …
Bee Swarms & Fire Ants Q&A
I think spring is finally here to stay. And with the warmer weather comes some interesting insect questions. I …
What's Making This Hole in My Yard???
A common recurring question we receive at the Caldwell Extension Center is “What is making holes in my lawn …
Lawn Care Questions
I thought about the questions that have been coming into the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Caldwell County Center this past …
Nature's Notebook
When I see daffodils popping out of the ground, it lets me know spring is starting to peek through …
Fire Ants Q&A
More fire ant mounds are being discovered in Caldwell County since the first one was found last fall. It is …
Soil Test for Optimum Plant Growth
If you ever called the Caldwell Extension Center with a yard or garden issue there is a good chance …