Question: How can I keep Japanese beetles from decimating my plants? Read more
Your front entrance can have a significant impact on the curb appeal of your home. Here are some tips to enhance this part of your property and make it look more inviting. Read more
If you want to cultivate a lush backyard, one important factor to consider is height. Here are some tips to help you create a garden reminiscent of a tropical paradise. Read more
This summer, consider bringing your houseplants outdoors. Doing so will enhance the appearance of your garden and provide your plants with more light to grow. Read more
If you have a small yard, landscaping can be a challenge. Here are four tips to help you maximize your space and create an outdoor oasis. Read more
Habitat loss is one of the main causes of decline in the population of bumblebees and other pollinators. If you want to help protect these vital species, consider growing nectar plants in your yard. This will provide a food source for the insects and birds that pollinate your community’s ga… Read more
Roses can easily become the star of your garden. While the climbing varieties are tricky to care for, rose bushes present less of a challenge. Here are some tips for taking care of them. Read more
Even if your yard doesn’t get much sunlight, it’s still possible to grow a beautiful garden. The key is to select shade-tolerant species. Here are some suggestions. Read more
Many people take up gardening after they retire, and with good reason. In addition to being an enjoyable hobby, it provides a number of physical and mental health benefits. Here are a few tips to help you safely garden. Read more
Question: The recent frost has killed all the leaves on my mophead hydrangeas. Should I cut them back and just forget about blooms this year? Read more
Plant clinic investigators with the North Carolina State University Cooperative Extension are here to help home gardeners. Read more
Haywood’s Extension Master Gardeners are now accepting reservations for the Small & Tree Fruits class. Participants will learn about small and tree fruits for home gardens that work well in Western North Carolina. Read more
Visitors and passers-by often compliment us on the petunias and other plants we grow in containers. Plant selection is obviously important, but here are two other important things you can do to ensure success with outdoor containers. Read more
I needed some showy flowers for three large containers near our front door and decided to try tuberous begonias. Here’s what happened. Read more
All gardeners have favorite plant varieties. Whether it’s a new hybrid or heirloom seed saved by great Aunt Matilda and passed down through the generations, mention seeds in gardening circles and you can expect a vigorous discussion. Read more
We have two dwarf globular blue spruces about 8 feet apart on a shaded slope. While I was in that area watering some new perennials I noticed that one of the plants was losing needles at a rapid rate. So I clipped off a sample and took it to the plant clinic to identify the problem. Read more