To Date NO Asian Giant Hornets Have Been Found in North Carolina
However, many beneficial native insects have been killed when they were mistaken for Asian giant hornets. Review this excellent Asian …
Lawn & Garden
Accessible Gardening: Raised Beds, Containers, and Garden Tables
By Kim Outing Master Gardener℠ intern in Chatham County Raised beds, containers and garden tables are accessible, flexible, and productive ways to …
Digital Teachers Guide for the Extension Gardener Handbook
NC State Extension Gardener is partnering with Top Hat to provide a virtual solution to teaching the Extension Gardener …
Gardening as a Mindfulness Practice
Lately, I have seen many articles and advertisements telling me to increase my mindfulness and try meditation, yoga, and …
Intro to Therapeutic Horticulture- Online Course Begins 8/17/2020
Learn more and register today at go.ncsu.edu/therapeutic-hort-online This Introduction to Therapeutic Horticulture course is the first in a series of …
It’s Time for Summer Pruning
Summertime has arrived, and hopefully you are finished planting in your garden. So what’s left to do now? As …
Resource Roundup: Getting Started With At-Home Gardening
Gardening is a great hobby: not only is it a proven therapeutic remedy that has physical and mental …
Soil Testing and Choices of Amendments
Soil testing is the foundation for growing your plants and lawns as stress-free as possible! Soil testing not only …
Sign Up for Understanding Plants Now - Classes Begin June 1
Sign up now for Understanding Plants – a new offering from NC State University in our online learning series! …
Cucumbers: A Refreshing Treat From the Garden
Cucumbers are among the easiest and most delicious additions to the vegetable garden. Once the heat of summer rolls …
Nourish Resilience
The outbreak of COVID-19 is undoubtedly stressful for everyone in our community – from residents to businesses alike. Fear …
Online Plant ID Class: Edibles, Bulbs and Houseplants
Fun, 6-week, online, asynchronous, non-credit courses for gardeners. Learn to describe and identify plants widely used throughout the world! NC …
I am So Glad I Love to Garden!
I woke up this morning with such gratitude. I am a gardener. I am happy at home puttering in …
Lovely Lettuces
Lettuces are an excellent crop for beginners who want to learn more about growing vegetables. They are a minimal …
Rose Rosette Virus: Flower Killer
Rose rosette virus has been known in North America for decades, but it seems that it has become more …
Flea Beetles: Tiny Menace in the Vegetable Garden
Flea beetles are a voracious group of early-season pest we battle in vegetable gardens. There are several species of …
Landscape Legacy: Utilizing Native Plants for Natural Landscapes
The pristine look of wall to wall turf and manicured plants is out among many landscape professionals, property managers, …
Edible Baby Ginger: A Spicy, Super Addition to Home Gardens
Common Ginger (Zingiber officinale) is native to tropical parts of Asia and is grown for its edible rhizome. Known …
Learn More Using the Resources Below
- Blackberries and Raspberries
- Blueberries
- Composting
- Extension Entomology - Insect Biology and Management
- Extension Gardener
- Gardening in North Carolina (Urban Horticulture)
- Horticulture
- Muscadine Grapes
- NC Community Gardens
- Therapeutic Horticulture
More Extension Programs at NC State University
- Apiculture and Beekeeping
- Fruit Crops
- NC State Plant Disease and Insect Clinic
- Urban Wildlife
- Wildlife Extension
National eXtension Resources
Newsletters
Partnerships and Organizations
Social Media
Specialized Search Tools
Volunteers in Extension
Recent Publications related to Lawn & Garden
8. Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
This integrated pest management (IPM) chapter from the Extension Gardener Handbook familiarizes readers with a …
2 days ago
Kale
This series of publications provides information about how to grow, harvest, and prepare a variety …
2 days ago — Grow It, Eat It
2020 Top Performing Tall Fescue and Kentucky Bluegrass Cultivars Across the Transition Zone and North Carolina
This factsheet offers information on the top performing tall fescue and Kentucky bluegrass turf cultivars …
3 days ago
Zoysiagrass Lawn Maintenance Calendar
This publication for homeowners and landscapers describes how to mow, fertilize, irrigate, and control weeds …
3 days ago — Lawn Maintenance Calendars
Glossary
The glossary for the Extension Master Gardener Handbook defines terms that are found in the …
2 weeks ago
2015 Turfgrass Pest Management Manual
This guide is designed to help turf managers identify the major turfgrass pests found in …
2 weeks ago
Cottony Cushion Scale
This Entomology Insect Note describes the biology and control of cottony cushion scale, an insect …
7/9/20 — Entomology Insect Notes
Armored Scale Identification and Management on Ornamental Plants
This Entomology Insect Note discusses how to identify and manage common armored scale insects that …
7/9/20 — Entomology Insect Notes