Author: Carmen Ketron

This Month in Your Garden- April 2023

Apr 3, 2023 | In the Garden

Coastal Region- Christopher Burtt Spring is here, and that means lots of things can be done in the garden. Begin to apply fertilizer where needed based on soil test results. If a soil test has not...

This Month in Your Garden- March 2023

Mar 2, 2023 | In the Garden

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

Feb 2, 2023 | In the Garden

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- January 2023

Jan 9, 2023 | In the Garden

Coastal Region – Christopher Burtt Create a plan for the Spring in the garden, including a list of materials, such as seeds. Many seed varieties sell out quickly, so it is best to purchase them now,...

This Month in Your Garden – December 2022

Dec 1, 2022 | In the Garden

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 – November 2022

Nov 1, 2022 | In the Garden

Coastal Region- Laura Lee Rose Continue with the gardening chores you didn’t finish last month. It is still an excellent time to plant woody trees and shrubs. Plant ones grown in small containers...

This Month in Your Garden – September 2022

Sep 1, 2022 | In the Garden

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- August 2022

Aug 2, 2022 | In the Garden

Coastal Region – Christopher Burtt This is the warmest part of the Summer. Watch for disease and insect issues and pay attention to water. Just because it is hot, do be careful not to...

This Month In Your Garden – May

May 2, 2022 | In the Garden

Coastal – Christopher Burtt Begin fertilizing lawns based on soil test results. With mower blades sharpened, mow the lawn at the appropriate height for the turf species. Look for thin areas in the...

A Messy Winter Garden Preserves Beneficial Insects

Feb 7, 2022 | In the Garden

In winter, many people tidy up the yard for a clean planting space for the coming spring. However, it may pay off to embrace the “messy winter garden” approach to protect overwintering beneficial...

Foraging for Winter Decorations

Nov 15, 2021 | Holiday, In the Garden

Fresh foraged material adds a special touch to any entry, table-scape, or staircase during the holidays. Greenery Backyard greenery like boxwood, holly, juniper, cypress, magnolia, nandina,...