Landscape Plants & Trees in Flower: Crapemyrtle Rose-of-Sharon Hydrangeas Canna* Dahlia Trumpet Creeper* Liriope Black eyed Susan Cosmos Zinnias Lantana Hyssop/agastache* Tickseed/coreopsis Joe-pye weed *Cari’s Favorites Blanket flower Passion flower Phlox Sedums Asters Beauty berry* Purple coneflower Rattlesnake master* Passion flower Mountain mint* Daylilies Mountain laurel Goldenrod Galax* Fertilizing: Strawberries …
Anyone see these really tall and slender weeds as you are driving around town? Or maybe you have some …
This week’s weed is nominated by B. Harper! Spotted spurge (Euphorbia maculata) is a native weed to all parts …
Fertilizing We recommend giving landscape plants a second (last) feeding of fertilizer. Planting Begin your fall vegetable garden this month, planting …
This week’s weed is carpetweed (Mollugo verticillata). I have been seeing a lot of this around lately in gardens …
Since we missed some weed weeks, we will do three this week! Has anyone seen these guys climbing around? First off, …
Throughout the month of June, we will be highlighting pollinators that you may want to learn more about. These …
This week’s weed is Virginia copperleaf (Acalypha virginica L.) which is part of the spurge family. This upright summer …
A weed for your Wednesday… This week’s weed is mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris), a member of the Asteraceae/ daisy family. …
This week’s weed is catchweed bedstraw (Galium aparine). Bedstraw is a prostrate (low and spreading) summer annual weed with …
Come join us for a “peachy” seminar on how to grow tree fruit successfully here in North Carolina! NC …
The Alexander County Farmers Market is starting back on Saturday, June 12, 2021, from 8 a.m.–noon! We will be located …
This week’s weed is yellow nutsedge (Cyperus esculentus). Yellow nutsedge is a perennial weed that can spread quickly into …
Hello friendly folk! We are going to be doing a weed of the week series! Starting off this week …
Two invasive insects have been found in neighboring states, the Asian longhorned beetle in South Carolina and the spotted lanternfly in Virginia. Oddly enough, both …
Master Gardener℠ volunteer initial training prepares you to be a Master Gardener℠ volunteer. The course introduces a wide range …
We are kick-starting our Small Farms Week Celebration with a canned food drive and submission of a farmer or …
Each year we sell plants to support the different local programs that we provide to the county. Below is …
N.C. Cooperative Extension-Alexander County Center will be offering two ONLINE Pesticide Classes. The Commercial Pesticide Class will be held on …
Pruning helps to maintain a balance between vegetative and reproductive growth and will encourage more of the plant’s energy …
The following management practices will help you care for your lawn throughout the year. Location, …
This publication for homeowners and landscapers describes how to mow, fertilize, irrigate, and control weeds …
This factsheet provides instructions on how to properly care for tall fescue grass year round. …
This Botany Chapter from the Extension Gardener Handbook discusses plant taxonomy or how to name …
This guide is designed to help identify the most troublesome diseases associated with cool-season turfgrasses. …
This publication alerts prospective gardeners to some of the most common contaminants in urban soils, …
This factsheet summarizes the characteristics of anthracnose.
This Soils and Plant Nutrients Chapter from the Extension Gardener Handbook examines the physical and …
