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Storm Damage to Trees

Recent snow and ice storms have caused extensive damage to trees. Consider hiring a certified arborist to help assess …

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Managing Flooded Landscapes

High winds, storm surge, and flooding can devastate your garden and landscape. Safety first- check for downed electrical wires and …

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Season Extension

Check out the great Season Extension information and resources on the Growing Small Farms website by Debbie …

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Backyard Composting

Instead of disposing of yard trimmings and kitchen scraps, you can compost them in your own backyard. Composting is an …

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#Plants Do That

This series of infographics was created by the National Initiative for Consumer Horticulture (NICH) Each highlights the importance of landscape …

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Have a Gardening Question?

If you’re a North Carolina resident with a question about your garden, lawn, or landscape, we can help. Check out …

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Composting 101

Fall is the time of year when we are cleaning our landscape and putting our gardens to rest. When …

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Fall in the Garden

Summer may have come to an end, but that doesn’t mean your garden has to! Join us at “Fall in …

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