March is a turning point in the gardening calendar. After months of muted winter tones, the promise of bold, colorful blooms ...

Geese migrate in the spring, making them a seasonal symbol. With porch geese popular again, you might be wondering how you ...

The spring weather is warm and pleasant. Our average last frost date is mid-March, when it will be time to plant vegetables, perennials and annuals. The average last frost date ...

A soggy lawn can cause grass to die, allow fungus to grow, and become a breeding ground for pests. Learn how to fix a soggy ...

Plant hardy annuals like pansies and snapdragons in early spring or in the fall since they like cooler temperatures. They can generally survive light frosts and moderate freezes. Cool-season annuals ...

Landscape fabric can help suppress weeds but deteriorates over time. Learn more about using and removing landscape fabric before adding fresh mulch to landscape beds.

The small yellow flowers are attracting the first pollinators of the season, along with native skunk cabbage and other early ...

Alicia Boor is an Agriculture and Natural Resources agent in the Cottonwood District. Courtesy photo" /> ...

Every time we get a few nice days in the 50s and 60s, the temperature takes a nosedive the next day. So, what can we safely ...

A timely, well-executed burndown clears the way for planting, strengthens resistance management and keeps weeds from dictating the season before it even begins.

If you were considering planting a garden this spring, now's the time to put those plans into action. Why it matters: Central North Carolina's spring planting season is getting underway in the midst ...

As we enter early March, be aware that we can still have more freezes. Until about March 22 there’s a 50-50 chance of having a freeze in Tallahassee.