Glyphosate Safety Update - No Risk to Public Health
On April 30, 2019, the EPA announced the availability of the proposed registration review decision for glyphosate. From the …
Lawn & Garden
English Ivy -- Its Time to Think About Control Options
English ivy (Hedera helix) is a shade-tolerant, woody perennial vine. When established it creates a dense ground cover with …
Alternatives to Glyphosate in Landscapes?
Glyphosate is the most commonly used postemergence herbicide in managed landscapes. It controls annual and perennial weeds, grasses and …
What to Do After the Disaster - Resources Green Industries
Many of you may have received this information. Thanks to Danny Lauderdale for the following post on his website. I …
Giant Hogweed Is Present in NC but Rare
Recent news stories about giant hogweed have raised awareness of this nasty invader. Yes, we have giant hogweed in …
Prevent Weeds in Spring Color Beds
It is almost time to transition color beds for summer. As you think about your options for this season …
Keep Weeds From Taking Over Your Pansy Beds
It is the time of year when landscapers and homeowners are preparing to plant winter color beds. The most …
Glyphosate Carcinogenicity Review Published
Recently, concerns have been expressed about the safety of glyphosate. Although hazard analysis by some non-governmental organizations have suggested …
What Is That Weed?
Japanese stiltgrass (Microstegium vimineum) is a summer annual grass common in the area woodlands, greenways, and shady lawns and …
Bermudagrass Control in Landscapes
Bermudagrass, crabgrass and other annual grasses seem to defy the drought conditions that make our landscape plants wilt. Annual …
Learn More Using the Resources Below
- Blackberries and Raspberries
- Blueberries
- Composting
- Extension Entomology - Insect Biology and Management
- Extension Gardener
- Gardening in North Carolina (Urban Horticulture)
- Horticulture
- Muscadine Grapes
- NC Community Gardens
- Therapeutic Horticulture
More Extension Programs at NC State University
- Apiculture and Beekeeping
- Fruit Crops
- NC State Plant Disease and Insect Clinic
- Urban Wildlife
- Wildlife Extension
National eXtension Resources
Newsletters
Partnerships and Organizations
Social Media
Specialized Search Tools
Volunteers in Extension
Recent Publications related to Lawn & Garden
Summer Cover Crops
There is growing interest in the use of short-season summer annual legumes or grasses as …
5 days ago — Horticulture Information Leaflets
Weed Control in Vegetable Gardens
Weeds are unwanted plants in gardens that reduce available moisture, nutrients, sunlight and growing space …
6 days ago — Horticulture Information Leaflets
Raspberries in the Home Garden
In the case of specialty or non-traditional small fruit crops in the Southeast, red raspberries …
6 days ago — Horticulture Information Leaflets
Muscadine Grapes in the Home Garden
Muscadine grapes are well adapted to the Coastal Plain of North Carolina, where temperatures seldom …
6 days ago — Horticulture Information Leaflets
Bunch Grapes in the Home Garden
Grapes are welcome summer treats that can be eaten fresh, processed into jellies, jams, juice …
6 days ago — Horticulture Information Leaflets
Caring for Your Lawn and the Environment
This factsheet provides information on how to keep a lawn healthy and attractive and how …
6 days ago
IV. NC State Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Program Policies
This chapter of the NC State Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Guidelines covers policies of the …
6 days ago
Hummingbirds and Butterflies
This publication describes how you can transform your backyard into an area that welcomes nectar-seekers, …
2 weeks ago — Working With Wildlife