Mulch
Discover the advantages of using mulch in your garden, including moisture retention, temperature control, and weed suppression.
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Turfgrass Cultivation
One definition of cultivation is the act of improving or working the soil to enhance plant growth. This process works well in landscaped beds or vegetable gardens. However, in a turf situation where...
Sushi Rice Testing
Find food safety guidelines for sushi rice testing.
Stabilized Construction Site Entrances
Learn how to maintain clean waterways by managing construction site runoff effectively.
Rain Garden Plants: (Eutrochium spp.) – Joe-Pye Weed
Discover how Eutrochium spp. supports pollinators while thriving in moist garden spaces.
Rain Garden Plants:(Physocarpus opulifolius) – Ninebark
Discover how Physocarpus opulifolius thrives in rain gardens with minimal care.
Easter Lily
Learn how to maintain Easter lilies for long-lasting beauty, including repotting and after-bloom care.
Heirloom Vegetables
Discover the history and unique benefits of growing heirloom vegetables, including their unmatched flavor and genetic diversity.
Turfgrasses for the Carolinas
For over 50 years the lawn has been an integral part of the landscape. In many ways it can be viewed as the canvas of the landscape. Lawns are used to define the shape of an area, provide pathways...
Rain Garden Plants: Butterfly Milkweed (Asclepias tuberosa)
Learn how Asclepias tuberosa supports monarchs and adds vibrant color to rain gardens.
Rain Garden Plants: Winterberry (Ilex verticillata)
Discover how Ilex verticillata adds color and supports wildlife through the seasons.
Rain Garden Plants: Achillea millefolium – Yarrow
Learn how Aquilegia canadensis adds color and supports pollinators in rain gardens.