The Impact of El Niño on Southern Lawns

After two relatively warm and dry winters in 2021-22 and 2022-23, North Carolina experienced an unusually wet and cool winter thanks to the El Niño weather phenomenon. El Nino is a global atmospheric pattern that reoccurs every two to seven years. It tends to bring...
Mulching in the Fall

Mulching in the Fall

Preparing Your Garden for Winter Success As the vibrant colors of summer slowly fade into the warm, earthy hues of autumn, homeowners begin to prepare for the colder months ahead. One essential task in this process is fall mulching, a practice that can help protect...

Gardening in July

Since COVID-19 is still forcing most of us to limit our time away from home and each other, many people have turned to gardening as a pastime. Growing your own fruits and vegetables has many benefits beyond producing healthy food. Gardening is good for you...