Skip to main content

Logo for N.C. Cooperative Extension N.C. Cooperative Extension Homepage

Lawn & Garden

en Español / em Português
Español

El inglés es el idioma de control de esta página. En la medida en que haya algún conflicto entre la traducción al inglés y la traducción, el inglés prevalece.

Al hacer clic en el enlace de traducción se activa un servicio de traducción gratuito para convertir la página al español. Al igual que con cualquier traducción por Internet, la conversión no es sensible al contexto y puede que no traduzca el texto en su significado original. NC State Extension no garantiza la exactitud del texto traducido. Por favor, tenga en cuenta que algunas aplicaciones y/o servicios pueden no funcionar como se espera cuando se traducen.


Português

Inglês é o idioma de controle desta página. Na medida que haja algum conflito entre o texto original em Inglês e a tradução, o Inglês prevalece.

Ao clicar no link de tradução, um serviço gratuito de tradução será ativado para converter a página para o Português. Como em qualquer tradução pela internet, a conversão não é sensivel ao contexto e pode não ocorrer a tradução para o significado orginal. O serviço de Extensão da Carolina do Norte (NC State Extension) não garante a exatidão do texto traduzido. Por favor, observe que algumas funções ou serviços podem não funcionar como esperado após a tradução.


English

English is the controlling language of this page. To the extent there is any conflict between the English text and the translation, English controls.

Clicking on the translation link activates a free translation service to convert the page to Spanish. As with any Internet translation, the conversion is not context-sensitive and may not translate the text to its original meaning. NC State Extension does not guarantee the accuracy of the translated text. Please note that some applications and/or services may not function as expected when translated.

Collapse ▲
Close-up image of a ripe fig growing on a fig tree branch surrounded by green leaves.

Time to Plant That Fruit!

Planting Fruit Trees in Pamlico County It may be cold this week, but now is an excellent time to start …

Soil sample box filled with soil sitting on a grass lawn beside a garden trowel.

Winter Lawn and Garden Chores

Winter is here but spring is just around the corner. Use this time to perform a few garden chores …

Poinsettia tree

Holiday Tree Alternatives

Tree Alternatives for the Holidays! Smaller alternatives to the traditional tree, Poinsettias are another classic holiday plant. Upsize from one or two …

Close-up of a red and pink splotched poinsettia cultivar Premier Jingle Bells, showing its unique color variation in the bracts.

The Flowering Poinsettia & Its Care

Original Author – Dr. Brian Whipker N.C. State Extension History of the Poinsettia The poinsettia has a long history of cultivation …

Pink tulips blooming in landscaped flower beds at NC State University with other colorful spring flowers.

Planting Spring Bulbs in November

Taken from article written by Jessica Strickland, Wayne County Extension agent. Many of us incorporate spring-flowering bulbs into our …

Close-up photo of an adult aphid surrounded by baby aphids on a plant stem.

Managing Aphids in the Home Garden

Article pulled from Extension note created by Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteer of Pamlico County Lori Gaskins. Aphids are tiny insects that …

Recent Publications related to Lawn & Garden

Adult spotted lanternfly resting on side of tree

Spotted Lanternfly

This factsheet offers information on the biology and management of the spotted lanternfly, an invasive …

2 weeks agoInvasive Forest Pests

Grapes and Berries for the Garden

This guide provides home gardeners with instructions for growing strawberries, blueberries, brambles (blackberries and raspberries), …

2/5/26
Soil pH scale: Low pH (less than 7) is acidic and high pH (more than 7) is basic.

Soil Acidity and Liming: Basic Information for Farmers and Gardeners

An introduction to soil acidity and liming for farmers and gardeners to increase crop income …

2/5/26SoilFacts
Close-up of an orange butterfly with black and brown markings perched with open wings on a coneflower.

Butterflies in Your Backyard

You can attract the many butterflies found throughout North Carolina to your backyard by following …

2/3/26Urban Wildlife

Insect Control

This publication covers insect control in a variety of crops, as well as household pests.

1/27/26

2026 North Carolina Agricultural Chemicals Manual

This manual, updated every year, covers pesticide use and safety information, chemical application equipment, fertilizer …

1/27/26

Pesticide Use and Safety Information

This publication describes restricted-use pesticides, the safe use of pesticides and evaluating the potential for …

1/23/26
Photo of kale plants

Kale

This series of publications provides information about how to grow, harvest, and prepare a variety …

1/20/26Grow It, Eat It