This Month in Your Garden – February 2024
Coastal Region – Brad Fowler Many plants can benefit from being pruned in late winter, but it is very important to check specific pruning requirements for each plant. Additionally, use correct...
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This Month in Your Garden- December 2023
Coastal Region- Brad Fowler Unexpected temperature drops in early winter may cause cold damage to plants, but wait to do corrective pruning until the damage can be fully assessed in late winter or...
This Month in Your Garden October 2023
Coastal Region- Brad Fowler Don’t fertilize too late! Applying fertilizers containing nitrogen to turfgrass at this time of year can lead to damage and contribute to fungal problems. Winter weeds...
This Month in Your Garden – August 2023
Coastal Region – Brad Fowler It may be hot, but it is still important to be conservative when watering. Overwatering can easily occur on lawns and other landscape plants, even in the August...
This Month in Your Garden June 2023
Coastal Region – Brad Fowler Managing fire ants in the landscape can sometimes be difficult, but applying fire ant baits in early June, when ants are foraging, can help keep them under...
This Month in Your Garden- March 2023
Coastal Region – Brad Fowler March normally brings with it a few warmer days, and it may be tempting to turn the irrigation on to make sure plants and turf are getting enough water, but try to...
This Month in Your Garden- February 2023
Coastal Region – Brad Fowler February can be an excellent time to sharpen and freshen up hand tools in preparation for spring and summer. Late winter is a great time to prune many plants but make...
This Month in Your Garden – December 2022
Coastal Region- Brad Fowler Late December is a good time to plant many spring flowering bulbs. In certain situations, it may be beneficial to use a selective postemergence herbicide to help control...
This Month in Your Garden – September 2022
Coastal Region – Brad Fowler September is a good time to consider applying an ant bait to help control those pesky fire ants. Make sure to read and follow the instructions on the label of the...
This Month in Your Garden- June 2022
Coastal – Brad Fowler Many vegetables like sweet potatoes, southern peas, summer squash, and okra can still be planted in June to be harvested throughout the summer and into the fall. Check...