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 ▲
damage to stems tips of an oak tree

2025 Cicadas Are Here in WNC

UPDATE 6/13/2025 Cicadas have been in the area since the first of May wrecking havoc on prize specimen plants and …

People selecting plants to purchase

2025 Spring Fling Plant Sale, May 10

Mark your calendar and get ready for the 2025 Spring Fling Plant Sale, sponsored by the Extension Master GardenerSM Volunteers …

Child planting seedling

Garden Chores in May

VEGETABLES Asparagus – To help plants establish strong root systems do not harvest spears the first year. Begin lightly harvesting …

Cover photo for Garden Chores in April

Garden Chores in April

VEGETABLES *Wait several days following a rain to work or turn the soil. *When planning the vegetable garden, Avoid planting related …

Cover photo for Last Frost in the Garden?

Last Frost in the Garden?

A 70 degree day in March or April does not mean it’s time to plant tomatoes! We are not …

Cover photo for Fire Wise Landscaping

Fire Wise Landscaping

Embracing Fire-Resistant Landscaping in North Carolina As North Carolina grapples with the realities of wildfire risks, homeowners can turn towards …

bee on flower

Garden Chores in March

VEGETABLES Mulch garlic and asparagus well to prevent early competing weeds from invading the beds. Early- to mid-March plant English and …

Recent Publications related to Lawn & Garden

The giant strong-nosed stink bug

Giant Strong-Nosed Stink Bug

This factsheet describes the biology of the giant strong-nosed stink bug, Alcaeorrhynchus grandis, and provides …

17 hours agoPDIC Factsheets
A corner of a patio with an assortment of multicolored pots made of ceramic, plastic, and metal materials. Planted in purple pansies and other flowers.

How to Create a Container Garden for Edibles in the North Carolina Piedmont

In this publication you will find ideas to get you started growing your own edibles. …

2 weeks ago
Symptoms of black root rot on rose

Black Root Rot on Ornamental Plants

Black root rot impacts a range of woody and herbaceous ornamental plant species primarily in …

Figure 1. Euonymus bush infested with euonymus scale.

Armored Scale Identification and Management on Ornamental Plants

This Entomology Insect Note discusses how to identify and manage common armored scale insects that …

Maskell scales

Maskell Scale

This factsheet describes the biology of the maskell scale, Lepidosaphes maskelli, and provides residential management …

10/23/25PDIC Factsheets

2015 Turfgrass Pest Management Manual

This guide is designed to help turf managers identify the major turfgrass pests found in …

10/21/25
chinese privet with green leaves and white flowers

12. Native Plants

This native plants chapter of the Extension Gardener Handbook defines the term native, why gardeners …

10/16/25
Top and side views of annual bluegrass weevil.

Arthropod Pests of North Carolina Turf: A Guide

This field guide and linked resources provide information on basic insect identification, sampling methods, monitoring, …

10/14/25