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

2026 Pest Control for Professional Turfgrass Managers

This annual guide supplies information concerning pesticides that can be used for controlling pests in …

16 hours ago
Downy mildew on Coleus.

Downy Mildew of Bedding Plants

Downy mildew is a disease caused by fungal-like organisms that can affect a wide variety …

Photo of raised beds in a neighborhood.

Minimizing Risks of Soil Contaminants in Urban Gardens

This publication alerts prospective gardeners to some of the most common contaminants in urban soils, …

5 days agoSoilFacts

Postemergence Herbicides Registered for Use on Woody Ornamentals

This table presents information on postemergence herbicides registered for use on woody ornamentals.

1 week ago
Large tomato plants on white plastic mulch

Fresh Market Tomato Production in Eastern North Carolina

Tomato is a warm-season crop that, when managed using appropriate production practices, can reach first …

Lettuce Production in North Carolina

This publication focuses on the production and harvest of head lettuce, one of the most …

Bulb Onions

Onion is a cool-season crop that tolerates moderate freezing temperatures and is well adapted to …

Tomatoes for Processing in Eastern North Carolina

At the national level, processing-tomato production remains concentrated in a few key regions. California continues …