To keep your poinsettia looking good during the holidays remember to place it in a location with bright light but not direct sunlight. In December our minds are probably more on preparing for the holidays than working in the garden. If you need a break from the holiday rush, use these tips to guide you…… read more »
Category Archives: Gardening Tips
December Gardening Tips
November Gardening Tips
Written By Jessica Strickland November is now upon us which means soon our minds may be more on preparing for the holiday season, but there are still things that can be done in the garden this time of year. Below are gardening tips to help prepare your garden for the winter season. General Gardening Tips Lawn…… read more »
October Gardening Tips
Now that fall weather is upon us, October is a great time to enjoy working in your gardens and landscapes. Use these tips to transition your garden from summer into fall: Chrysanthemums blooming are a common site in the fall. For all Garden Types: Now is a good time to get a soil test for…… read more »
September Gardening Tips
As fall is just around the corner, September is a great time to start prepping your garden for cooler weather. Use these gardening tips below to enjoy being in the garden this fall: Lawn Do not apply any more nitrogen to lawns; it is time for lawns to slow down growth for winter. If your…… read more »
August Gardening Tips
The hot summer days of August may make it challenging to find comfortable weather to work in the garden. Take advantage of when we have more pleasant days for working outdoors to complete these gardening tips for this month. Lawn Trees, Shrubs, and Flowers Fruit, Vegetables, and Herbs Jessica Strickland is an Agriculture Extension Agent,…… read more »
July Gardening Tips
Lawn Trees, Shrubs, and Flowers Fruit, Vegetables, and Herbs Jessica Strickland is an agriculture extension agent, specializing in horticulture for North Carolina Cooperative Extension in Wayne County.… read more »
June Gardening Tips
As we welcome in summer, our gardens are now in full swing. With summer weather we have to keep our gardens watered regularly and be on the outlook for insect and disease problems. Below are gardening tips to help your garden grow through the month of June. Lawn Trees, Shrubs and Flowers Tick-seed (Coreopsis sp.)…… read more »
May Garden Tips
May is here and our gardens are coming alive. Below are some tips for what you can do in your garden and landscape during the month of May: Lawn Leave clippings on the lawn – they return nutrients and water to the soil and do not contribute to thatch. Thatch build-up is the result of…… read more »
April Gardening Tips – Don’t Plant Too Early
I believe many of us would agree that we are ready for spring. As we begin getting some spring-like days we often have spring fever and want to start working on our gardens. It is a common occurrence for people to plant warm-season flowers and vegetables when we have this first taste of spring weather,…… read more »
March Gardening Tips
Lawns Trees, Shrubs and Flowers Fruit, Vegetables and Herbs Jessica Strickland is an Agriculture Extension Agent, specializing in horticulture for North Carolina Cooperative Extension in Wayne County.… read more »
