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Persephone Period for Planning Perfect Winter Produce
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Protect Yourself and Your Family From Mosquito Bites
Flooding from Hurricane Florence continues plaguing our state with highway and road closures, property damage and pests. Homeowners in …
Decisions Regarding Storm-Damaged Trees
When storms damage landscape trees, homeowners have many questions about what to do with their damaged trees. No set …
Pest Problems After Storms and Other Disasters
Written by Dr. Michael Waldvogel, N.C. Cooperative Extension Specialist (Household & Structural Entomology), edited by Minda Daughtry Hurricanes, heavy storms. …
Mums the Word!
Nothing screams fall like the vivid autumn colors of mums. Mums offer a variety of color with minimum care. …
Lee Regional Fair Is Near!
One of the biggest events of the year in our area is the Lee Regional Fair. For one whole …
Fleas for Fall
Fleas are some of the most annoying biting pests known to man and pets. They’re also difficult to control, …
Not All Sumac Are the Same
Most people think of irritated skin / dermatitis when the word Sumac is mentioned. Actually, Poison Sumac is a …
Is It Fall Already?
Fall webworms, one of our native insect pests, are a perennial nuisance and in some cases a destructive pest. …
Arthritis and Gardening
Those of us who love life in the garden know what enjoyment it brings. Although the garden may beckon …
St. John's Wort
Color is a good way to bring interest into our landscapes. Often, we turn to colorful blooms to meet …
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