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Table with soil testing boxes, a soil probe, and a form, showing the supplies needed for soil testing provided by the NCDA&CS Agronomic Division.

Essential Winter Chores for Your Garden and Landscape

Winter is an excellent time to prep those garden spaces for spring planting and to perform routine maintenance in the landscape. Soil Testing for Garden and Turf One of the easiest chores to perform…

River water rising over its banks, completely submerging nearby trees and grassy areas along the river edge.

Handling Flooding and Storm Damage in the Landscape

(Taken from online article written by Dr. Lucy Bradley, NC State Extension Horticulture Specialist)

Flooded forest floor with standing water around tree trunks

Why Are My Trees or Shrubs Dying?

“Why are my plants dying” is a very common question that I receive through the Extension office. Over the past two years, our climatic conditions have been rather extreme and this question has…

A serene view of a corn field in the V-4 stage of growth, with perfectly sprouted corn plants just emerging from the ground. The horizon line is visible, emphasizing the early stages of corn development in the field.

Corn Season Is Here

Preparing for the Corn Season April 1st may signal the beginning of spring, but for corn farmers in Eastern NC, it means corn season has arrived. Pamlico County residents may have noticed the flurry…

Lawn with large patch disease, showing two brown circular dead areas with a distinct dark brown ring around the dying grass and a lighter center of dead grass.

Spring Into Lawn Care

Over the past few weeks, the Cooperative Extension office has received numerous inquiries regarding early spring lawn care. This article will address a few of those concerns to help put a spring step…

Hand using sheers to prune a tree limb during winter dormancy.

Essential Winter Chores for a Healthier Spring Garden

Winter is here but spring is just around the corner. Use this time to perform a few garden chores and start planning for spring planting. Soil Testing for Optimal Growth One of the easiest chores to…

table showing gross revenue of corn planted

Maximizing Fertilizer Use

At our winter meetings, we were pleased to welcome Dr. Chad Poole, Dr. Deanna Osmond, Dr. Luke Gatiboni, and Dr. Ron Heiniger, all from NC State Extension, to talk about maximizing fertilizer use.Dr.…

What Is Limiting My Soil?

Over the past several weeks the Extension office has assisted several clients with evaluating and diagnosing soil-related issues that hinder plant growth. Homeowners may not be aware of the role soil…