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Guide to Fraise Mowing

A comprehensive Fraise Mowing Guide has been posted. This publication reviews the process, costs, uses, recovery practices, and pros/cons …

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The Fall of Fire Ants

With the arrival of Fall in a few days, this maybe your last opportunity to take action against fire …

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Have a Gardening Question?

If you’re a North Carolina resident with a question about your garden, lawn, or landscape, we can help. Check out …

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Welcome Dr. Ray McCauley!

Dr. Ray McCauley, Turfgrass Extension Associate, will coordinate turfgrass extension and field research activities in eastern North Carolina and …

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Cicada Killer Wasps

Over the past couple of weeks, N.C. Cooperative Extension has received numerous inquiries about large black and yellow wasps …

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Drought Stressed Turf

(Adapted from article written by Dr. Grady Miller, NC State Turf Specialist) Evidence of drought-stressed turfgrass in eastern NC is …

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