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Farm & Garden

Blackwelder column: Be warned, it’s not too late for a frost

The weather was less than perfect earlier this week, but it’s looking much better going into next week. There’s still plenty to do outside, but ... Read more

by Darrell Blackwelder, Friday, March 30, 2018 12:00 am

Farm & Garden

Home & Garden: Choosing a lawn maintenance company

Commercial lawn care and landscape maintenance have become a thriving business in Rowan County. In the early ’80s, there were only three landscape maintenance companies. ... Read more

by Darrell Blackwelder, Sunday, March 25, 2018 12:00 am

Farm & Garden

Home & Garden: Q&A — Fertilizing shrubs and putting out mulch

Our weather will continue to improve as we get closer to frost-free days. Retail outlets and nurseries will soon be stocked and ready. Many homeowners ... Read more

by Darrell Blackwelder, Sunday, March 25, 2018 12:00 am

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Home & Garden: Darrell Blackwelder: Tips to make gardening less strenuous

After a few days’ work in the yard, many of us have one thing in common; we’re sore and can’t function normally for two or ... Read more

by Darrell Blackwelder, Sunday, March 25, 2018 12:00 am

Farm & Garden

Home & Garden: Makeover considerations

With warmer weather now upon us, many are excited about sprucing up their outdoor environment. Due to winter damage, constant pruning or just bad plantings ... Read more

by Darrell Blackwelder, Sunday, March 25, 2018 12:00 am

Farm & Garden

Home & Garden: Quick landscape fixes

With warm weather rapidly on its way, unsightly landscape complexions will change rapidly. Many are already venturing outdoors in hopes of making a change to ... Read more

by Darrell Blackwelder, Sunday, March 25, 2018 12:00 am

Farm & Garden

Spring is near, and so are lawn questions

We experienced an unexpected setback earlier this week with the cold weather and snow, but as the weather begins to become more spring-like, many people ... Read more

by Darrell Blackwelder, Friday, March 16, 2018 12:00 am

Farm & Garden

With spring-like weather, what’s going on in the garden?

February is generally the transition month when homeowners are pondering what to do about the upcoming spring. A few weeks ago, we were suffering frigid, ... Read more

by Darrell Blackwelder, Friday, February 23, 2018 12:00 am

Local

Doggy divas: Darrell Blackwelder goes behind the scenes at Westminster dog show

By Darrell Blackwelder For the Salisbury Post This was not just another dog show. This was the Academy Awards of the canine world when the ... Read more

by Darrell Blackwelder, Monday, February 19, 2018 12:10 am

Farm & Garden

What will be green and growing in your yard?

With the uncertainty of our winter weather, many people are staying indoors and pondering the spring. Interest in what’s new in flowers and shrubs seems ... Read more

by Darrell Blackwelder, Friday, February 9, 2018 12:00 am

Farm & Garden

Snow was good; single digits were bad

Last week at this time the weather had peaked in the 60s, while this week we’ve reverted back to a typical January with snow and ... Read more

by Darrell Blackwelder, Friday, January 19, 2018 12:00 am

Farm & Garden

What will this cold do to my plants?

In early January 2010, I wrote an article for the Salisbury Post about a sudden downturn in temperatures in late December. It seems as if history does, in ... Read more

by Darrell Blackwelder, Friday, January 5, 2018 12:00 am

Farm & Garden

Poinsettias, a favorite holiday flower, and their care

Poinsettias are a natural at this time of year. Sparked by an early snow, Rowan County is truly blessed with commercial poinsettia growers providing beautiful ... Read more

by Darrell Blackwelder, Friday, December 15, 2017 12:00 am

Lifestyle

Three countries in 11 days: a whole lot to see and do

Within 10 minutes of landing from a trip to Ireland last year, the Rowan Travelers were contemplating their 2017 travel adventure. After a couple of ... Read more

by Darrell Blackwelder, Sunday, December 10, 2017 12:00 am

Farm & Garden

What’s going on? Plants blooming out of season

You’re outside raking leaves and you look up and your dogwood is in bloom, and it’s late November. What is going on? Sometimes nature throws ... Read more

by Darrell Blackwelder, Friday, December 1, 2017 12:00 am

Farm & Garden

So cute, so smart, and such a pain in the yard

Pesky squirrels have been a constant thorn in the side of many homeowners, especially those who live in the city. While many people enjoy watching ... Read more

by Darrell Blackwelder, Friday, November 10, 2017 12:01 am

Farm & Garden

Darrell Blackwelder answers your questions

The unusually warm fall earlier this month has provided many people the opportunity to continue working outdoors. Frost has appeared in several areas. Many people ... Read more

by Darrell Blackwelder, Friday, October 20, 2017 12:00 am

Farm & Garden

Darrell Blackwelder: Get ready for winter

SALISBURY — Seems like summer has returned recently with above-average temperatures and abundant rainfall. However, cool weather will be here soon enough and our day-length continues ... Read more

by Darrell Blackwelder, Friday, October 13, 2017 12:00 am

Farm & Garden

HI – Darrell Blackwelder: Help houseplants transition back indoors

Cooler fall temperatures and falling leaves are sure signals for those that have moved houseplants outdoors to strongly consider moving them indoors soon. Damage will occur to ... Read more

by Darrell Blackwelder, Friday, September 22, 2017 9:39 pm

Farm & Garden

Answers to some September garden issues

Generally, early September is a slow month for consumer gardening questions, but when I’m out and about I still receive a variety of horticultural and other ... Read more

by Darrell Blackwelder, Friday, September 8, 2017 12:00 am

Farm & Garden

It’s been a rough spring and summer for lawns

If Charles Dickens were alive and well and visiting Rowan County, instead of writing “A Tale of Two Cities” he may well have written “A ... Read more

by Darrell Blackwelder, Friday, August 11, 2017 12:00 am

Farm & Garden

The season for questions never ends

With summer gardening activities winding down, it would be a natural assumption that gardening inquiries would dwindle. However, I still receive several homeowner questions at ... Read more

by Darrell Blackwelder, Friday, August 11, 2017 12:00 am

Farm & Garden

Darrell Blackwelder: What to do about nutsedge

Heat and humidity, which are normally expected in July, have abruptly arrived. Even though August is generally the month when weeds flourish, they seem to ... Read more

by Darrell Blackwelder, Friday, July 14, 2017 12:00 am

Farm & Garden

Answering your mid-summer garden questions

It’s July and you can expect it to be hot with high humidity that always keeps homeowners busy. Below are questions posed by homeowners over ... Read more

by Darrell Blackwelder, Friday, July 14, 2017 12:00 am

Farm & Garden

Darrell Blackwelder: Why bedding plants don’t thrive

Ever wonder why there are sometimes a few bedding plants that never seem to do well in your flower beds? You’ve planted the bed and ... Read more

by Darrell Blackwelder, Friday, June 23, 2017 12:00 am

Farm & Garden

Darrell Blackwelder: People always have questions

Even though it’s been over a year since my retirement, people still stop and ask me home horticulture questions when I’m out and about. Sunday ... Read more

by Darrell Blackwelder, Friday, May 12, 2017 12:00 am

Farm & Garden

Darrell Blackwelder: Bedding plants add fresh color

Cooler weather last week halted many garden activities for fear of late a frost. April 15th is typically the last frost free date in Rowan ... Read more

by Darrell Blackwelder, Friday, April 14, 2017 12:00 am

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Home improvement: For best results, get your soil tested

By Darrell Blackwelder For the Salisbury Post Home gardeners often lament that they cannot get their lawns, blueberries or tomatoes to grow despite following recommended ... Read more

by Darrell Blackwelder, Sunday, March 26, 2017 12:00 am

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