Soil Sample Now and Avoid Fees
Fall is a great time of year to sample soil from gardens, home lawns, and farms in preparation for …
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DO NOT Plant Unsolicited Seeds Received in the Mail From China
Dr. Lucy Bradley, Urban Horticulture Professor and Extension Specialist, with NC State Extension, recently published the following information regarding …
Control Bagworms in Late May and Early June
Have you noticed cone-shaped bags hanging from your conifer trees? Now is the time to control bagworms. Bagworms are …
Lawn Management Tips
As people are savoring time spent outdoors many are getting out and enjoying their yards. When thinking about managing …
Fire Ants: Wanted Dead Not Alive
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Starting Your Own Garden
If you are thinking about planting a garden this spring we have some resources that you may find helpful. For …
Crapemyrtle Bark Scale Pest Alert!
Unfortunately Currituck County, NC has a confirmed identification of crapemyrtle bark scale. Samples were collected by Sarah Watts, Extension …
NC Soil Sample Peak Season-Dec. 1 2017 Through Mar. 31, 2018
Fall is a great time of year to sample soil from gardens, home lawns, and farms in preparation for …
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