It’s Dry, Are We in a Drought?
The past three weekends, I have had the pleasure of coaching for Leverage Lacrosse NC, a travel team out …
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Is This Poison Ivy?
When spring weather comes around like we had over the past week, I want to be outside. I have …
Where Can I Plant Hydrangeas, They Died at My Last House
A great question came in this week that led back to my personal and professional modus operandi, “Right Plant, …
What Is Wrong With My Camellia?
There have been lots of calls this week, ranging from recommendations for landscapers to what is wrong with my …
What Is Wrong With My Centipedegrass?
I have received all kinds of calls this week but there was one that really stood out. The caller …
What Is This Stuff?
I receive several calls a season about green moss or fungus growing on trees. What is this stuff? Moss …
Carpenter Bees for Pickleball Practice?
One of the joys of my life has been playing sports, in particular lacrosse. While I haven’t had the …
What Happened to My Azaleas?
I get these calls from time to time and there are several answers to the question, “What happened to …
What Happened to My Dogwood Tree?
Their graceful lying branches with creamy white flowers mark the beginning of Spring so beautifully. As I see them …
Stinkhorn Mushrooms
The caller explained that they had these alien-looking, pink things that resembled the pi sign. I said, “The what …
Is It Spring Yet?
I had an interesting call earlier this week, one that made me stop and think. At NC State Cooperative …
When Can I Prune My Fruit Trees?
Do you have fruit production in your backyard? This can be a very rewarding and very frustrating part of …