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  • Wood Ash in North Carolina Vegetable Beds: A Soil-Test-Guided Fall Option

    Wood Ash in North Carolina Vegetable Beds: A Soil-Test-Guided Fall Option

    October 19, 2026

    Your fireplace leaves behind a bucket of gray ash, and…

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  • Hummingbirds Gone For The Season? Here’s How To Clean And Store Your Feeder So It’s Ready In Spring

    Hummingbirds Gone For The Season? Here’s How To Clean And Store Your Feeder So It’s Ready In Spring

    October 19, 2026

    The last hummingbird zipped away, and now your feeder is…

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  • Got Tomato Plants Still Hanging On Before a Killing Freeze? Pull Them and Ripen Suitable Green Tomatoes Indoors

    Got Tomato Plants Still Hanging On Before a Killing Freeze? Pull Them and Ripen Suitable Green Tomatoes Indoors

    October 19, 2026

    Your tomato plants are still loaded with green fruit, and…

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  • The One Thing North Carolina Lawns Need Before November Or Henbit And Chickweed Take Over By Spring

    The One Thing North Carolina Lawns Need Before November Or Henbit And Chickweed Take Over By Spring

    October 19, 2026

    Every March, NC yards that looked fine all winter suddenly…

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  • Overwintering Your Tender Bulbs Indoors? These 13 Get Stored Dry In A Paper Bag Until Spring

    Overwintering Your Tender Bulbs Indoors? These 13 Get Stored Dry In A Paper Bag Until Spring

    October 19, 2026

    Every fall, lots of gardeners lose their favorite dahlias and…

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  • Saved Amaryllis Bulb Rebloom: Why a Rest Starting This Week Won’t Guarantee Christmas Flowers

    Saved Amaryllis Bulb Rebloom: Why a Rest Starting This Week Won’t Guarantee Christmas Flowers

    October 19, 2026

    You tucked your amaryllis away last winter, and now the…

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  • Is October Really the Best Time to Plant Shallots in North Carolina? What to Know Before You Plant

    Is October Really the Best Time to Plant Shallots in North Carolina? What to Know Before You Plant

    October 19, 2026

    Plenty of gardeners hear that a quick October planting job…

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  • Snake Plant by a Cold Winter Window? How to Tell Leaf Injury From Root Rot

    Snake Plant by a Cold Winter Window? How to Tell Leaf Injury From Root Rot

    October 19, 2026

    You spot a droopy or yellowing snake plant on a…

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  • Jasmine on the Windowsill: A Fragrant Bedtime Ritual, Not a Proven Sleep Aid

    Jasmine on the Windowsill: A Fragrant Bedtime Ritual, Not a Proven Sleep Aid

    October 19, 2026

    Some jasmine flowers open as the sun goes down and…

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  • Checking for Ripe Pecans in North Carolina and the Possible Risk of Wildlife Loss

    Checking for Ripe Pecans in North Carolina and the Possible Risk of Wildlife Loss

    October 19, 2026

    A backyard pecan tree can drop a lot of nuts…

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  • Pine Needles Piling Up Under Your Trees Can Be a Free Winter Mulch for Your Strawberry Bed

    Pine Needles Piling Up Under Your Trees Can Be a Free Winter Mulch for Your Strawberry Bed

    October 19, 2026

    Every fall, pine trees drop a carpet of needles that…

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  • Why Fall Armyworm Damage Can Keep Showing Up In North Carolina Lawns Even After You Spray

    Why Fall Armyworm Damage Can Keep Showing Up In North Carolina Lawns Even After You Spray

    October 19, 2026

    You sprayed, the brown patches stopped spreading, and then weeks…

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  • Forcing Paperwhites in a Pebble Bowl: About Six Weeks to Bloom in a Bright, Cool Spot

    Forcing Paperwhites in a Pebble Bowl: About Six Weeks to Bloom in a Bright, Cool Spot

    October 19, 2026

    Paperwhites are one of the easiest bulbs to grow indoors,…

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  • Zinnia Seed Heads Drying On Your Plants Can Give You A Low-Cost Chance At More Flowers Next Season

    Zinnia Seed Heads Drying On Your Plants Can Give You A Low-Cost Chance At More Flowers Next Season

    October 19, 2026

    Those crispy, brown zinnia heads you might be tempted to…

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  • The Old Fashioned Shrubs Grandma Planted Around North Carolina Porches Still Feed Birds All Winter

    The Old Fashioned Shrubs Grandma Planted Around North Carolina Porches Still Feed Birds All Winter

    October 19, 2026

    Grandma never read a single article about wildlife gardening, yet…

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  • Recycle Your Spent Jack-O’-Lantern Into Your Vegetable Bed Soil This Fall

    Recycle Your Spent Jack-O’-Lantern Into Your Vegetable Bed Soil This Fall

    October 19, 2026

    That slumping pumpkin on your porch still has a job…

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  • Can Crape Myrtle Roots Lift a North Carolina Driveway? What Homeowners Should Check

    Can Crape Myrtle Roots Lift a North Carolina Driveway? What Homeowners Should Check

    October 18, 2026

    You spot a raised edge on your driveway, and a…

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  • A Black Walnut Near Your Tomato Bed May Be a Concern, but It Does Not Prove Juglone Is Harming Your Plants

    A Black Walnut Near Your Tomato Bed May Be a Concern, but It Does Not Prove Juglone Is Harming Your Plants

    October 18, 2026

    Your tomato plants are wilting, and a big black walnut…

    Read More A Black Walnut Near Your Tomato Bed May Be a Concern, but It Does Not Prove Juglone Is Harming Your PlantsContinue

  • Lily-Of-The-Valley Looks Sweet In Your Shade Bed, But Eating It Can Seriously Harm Your Dog

    Lily-Of-The-Valley Looks Sweet In Your Shade Bed, But Eating It Can Seriously Harm Your Dog

    October 18, 2026

    Those tiny white bells and sweet scent make lily-of-the-valley a…

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  • These North Carolina Native Edging Plants Line Your Walkway Better Than Liriope Ever Did

    These North Carolina Native Edging Plants Line Your Walkway Better Than Liriope Ever Did

    October 18, 2026

    That neat row of monkey grass along your front walk…

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  • Don’t Buy A Pricey Grow Light Before Moving Your Leggy Houseplants To This Window First

    Don’t Buy A Pricey Grow Light Before Moving Your Leggy Houseplants To This Window First

    October 18, 2026

    Your pothos has stretched out like it is reaching for…

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  • Leave These 13 Perennials Standing All Winter And The Birds Will Thank You For It

    Leave These 13 Perennials Standing All Winter And The Birds Will Thank You For It

    October 18, 2026

    That messy patch of brown stems you want to cut…

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  • What To Do In The First Few Seconds When A Coyote Shows Up In Your North Carolina Backyard

    What To Do In The First Few Seconds When A Coyote Shows Up In Your North Carolina Backyard

    October 18, 2026

    A flash of gray-brown fur near the fence line can…

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  • Can a Wilted Porch Mum Survive Winter? What to Check Before Planting

    Can a Wilted Porch Mum Survive Winter? What to Check Before Planting

    October 18, 2026

    That droopy pot of mums on your porch might not…

    Read More Can a Wilted Porch Mum Survive Winter? What to Check Before PlantingContinue

  • Overwintering Tender Geraniums Indoors: How to Save Your Plants Before Frost and Help Them Bloom Again

    Overwintering Tender Geraniums Indoors: How to Save Your Plants Before Frost and Help Them Bloom Again

    October 18, 2026

    That red geranium on your porch will not survive the…

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  • What Those Fresh-Looking Holes You Notice in the Morning in Your North Carolina Lawn Really Mean This Fall

    What Those Fresh-Looking Holes You Notice in the Morning in Your North Carolina Lawn Really Mean This Fall

    October 18, 2026

    You step outside with your coffee and spot a few…

    Read More What Those Fresh-Looking Holes You Notice in the Morning in Your North Carolina Lawn Really Mean This FallContinue

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