The Extension office receives calls from residents concerning Leyland cypress trees that are in decline. Almost always, the leading cause is planting them too close together where they crowd out ...

By Shelby Carroll N.C. Cooperative Extension This week, a team of specialists hit the fields across Rowan County to assess ...

With their dazzling show that lasts well into the fall, dahlias are some of the best summer flowers for filling out borders.

Q: The leaves on my Diamond Spire gardenias are turning bright yellow before they turn brown and drop off. Another one 6 feet ...

From poison ivy to chiggers and coyotes, here are the hazardous plants, insects and animals to watch out for — and what to do ...

As a result, keeping tomatoes pest and disease-free becomes a challenge. There are pesticides that gardeners can use, but ...

Managing Japanese beetles can be challenging since they often emerge in large numbers during summer. Adult beetles typically ...

SLUGS are the bane of every gardener’s life. But Britain’s favourite gardening expert Alan Titchmarsh has one method that he ...

Want more privacy in your backyard? Here are 16 fast-growing privacy trees that offer year-round beauty and security, creating a lush and serene oasis.

Types Of Goldfish Plants ‘Black Gold’ has shiny green leaves with red lines on the back and bright orange flowers ‘Christmas Holly’ has plump green leaves ... orange blooms for much of the year Common ...

Sea holly Sea holly's tough leaves and prickly flowers mean it's impossible for slugs to climb and eat, and these can help deter these pests from other plants that have been grown nearby.