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Darrell Blackwelder: Broomsedge weeds is good ground cover, but bad for pasture grass

A friend of mine asked me about a weed that was all over the county in pastures and along the roadways. It was a rather ... Read more

by Darrell Blackwelder, Saturday, February 4, 2023 12:00 am

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Above-average temperatures lead to home, gardening questions

February is a transition month when homeowners ponder about their landscape for the upcoming spring. It’s too cold to do outdoor chores, but the periods ... Read more

by Darrell Blackwelder, Saturday, February 4, 2023 12:00 am

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Darrell Blackwelder: Keeping house plants happy during winter months

House plants have a difficult time adapting to a different environment when moved indoors for the winter. Most house plants were bred and developed from ... Read more

by Darrell Blackwelder, Saturday, January 14, 2023 12:00 am

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Darrell Blackwelder: Cold damage on shrubs

Unexpected frigid weather has become almost an annual event in our region during the winter months. Leaf and stem damage is almost certain for many ... Read more

by Darrell Blackwelder, Saturday, January 7, 2023 12:00 am

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Darrell Blackwelder: Chinese privet is an invasive shrub

While making my annual visit to the county tax office, a lady asked me about a shrub she observed on her way to work that ... Read more

by Darrell Blackwelder, Saturday, January 7, 2023 12:00 am

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Darrell Blackwelder: It is possible to keep poinsettias for the next season

One of the questions asked each Christmas holiday is if you keep poinsettias for the next season. These plants can be over-wintered and used next ... Read more

by Darrell Blackwelder, Saturday, December 24, 2022 12:00 am

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Darrell Blackwelder: Mistletoe is actually a parasitic plant

When was the last time you were kissed under the mistletoe? The attractive plant is common decoration during the Christmas holidays, inspiring loving behaviors. Mistletoe ... Read more

by Darrell Blackwelder, Saturday, December 17, 2022 12:00 am

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Darrell Blackwelder: Pretty poinsettias offer an annual holiday plant that’s always popular

By Darrell Blackwelder For the Salisbury Post Poinsettias are undoubtedly a holiday favorite — a standard decoration for our Christmas holiday season. Seniors from Rufty-Holmes Senior Center ... Read more

by Darrell Blackwelder, Saturday, December 10, 2022 12:10 am

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Darrell Blackwelder: Add a spark of interest to landscapes

Many want to add a spark of interest to their landscape by implementing usual plants. If this is your situation, you may want to consider ... Read more

by Darrell Blackwelder, Saturday, December 10, 2022 12:00 am

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A vast array of bloom colors in the holiday cactus category

H oliday cactus is often received as a gift over the Christmas holidays. Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter cactus are often grouped into the term “holiday ... Read more

by Darrell Blackwelder, Saturday, December 3, 2022 12:00 am

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Darrell Blackwelder: Silverling trees has white- or cream-colored blooms

You may have noticed a small, shaggy tree full of fluffy white blooms throughout the county. The plant in question is a silverling or groundsel ... Read more

by Darrell Blackwelder, Saturday, November 26, 2022 12:00 am

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Darrell Blackwelder: Adding fresh mulch can spice up landscape

Adding fresh mulch is an essential part of landscape maintenance. Fresh mulch can turn a drab, lackluster landscape into a flowing master design in a ... Read more

by Darrell Blackwelder, Saturday, November 19, 2022 12:00 am

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Time to start tackling those November home and garden chores

Outdoor activities and chores never seem to cease even with the sudden realization of winter. Below are a few questions that a few have asked ... Read more

by Darrell Blackwelder, Saturday, November 12, 2022 12:00 am

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Darrell Blackwelder: There is still time to plant spring flowering bulbs this month

There is still time to plant daffodils, tulips, hyacinths, crocus and other spring flowering bulbs this month. These and other types of spring flowering bulbs ... Read more

by Darrell Blackwelder, Saturday, November 12, 2022 12:00 am

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Darrell Blackwelder: Ginkgo trees provide a spectacular display of yellow

The leaf color on the maples, oaks and hickories is outstanding this season; the best we’ve experienced in years. The ginkgo trees located downtown Salisbury ... Read more

by Darrell Blackwelder, Saturday, November 5, 2022 12:00 am

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Darrell Blackwelder: Prickly pear cactus is an interesting plant

My wife and I visited her cousin, Penny, a few weeks ago and were amazed at an enormous cactus she had in landscape. It was ... Read more

by Darrell Blackwelder, Saturday, October 29, 2022 12:00 am

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Darrell Blackwelder: Fall-blooming shrubs add a touch of color

Fall has arrived along with the cold weather we normally expect in October. Many trees and shrubs are in the process of shedding leaves which ... Read more

by Darrell Blackwelder, Saturday, October 22, 2022 12:00 am

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Darrell Blackwelder: Continue maintenance for fescue lawns

Fescue lawns throughout the county have been fertilized and overseeded in September are growing well. Now is the time to continue with your lawn care ... Read more

by Darrell Blackwelder, Saturday, October 15, 2022 12:00 am

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Q&A: Winter weeds, planting pansies and berries for bluebirds

Frost will be here soon, and many homeowners still have gardening and landscaping chores. Inquiries concerning fall maintenance of their lawns and landscapes plants are ... Read more

by Darrell Blackwelder, Saturday, October 15, 2022 12:00 am

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Darrell Blackwelder: Bring in your houseplants

Cooler temperatures and falling leaves are a signal for those with houseplant outdoors to move them indoors. Temperatures dipping down into the 40-degree range often ... Read more

by Darrell Blackwelder, Saturday, October 8, 2022 12:00 am

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Darrell Blackwelder: Light pruning can be done year-round

Pruning can still be done. Contrary to popular belief, pruning can be done year-round. Light, judicious pruning in the fall does not kill plants and ... Read more

by Darrell Blackwelder, Saturday, October 1, 2022 12:00 am

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Questions and answers about fescue renovation

September is the best time for fescue lawn renovation. Turf-type fescue renovation should be initiated in the fall and early winter in order to become ... Read more

by Darrell Blackwelder, Saturday, September 24, 2022 12:00 am

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Historic train tour: Rowan Travelers ride the rails out West

A few weeks ago, the Rowan Travel Group headed west on an adventure of the Historic Trains of the Old West. The major focus of ... Read more

by Darrell Blackwelder, Saturday, September 17, 2022 12:10 am

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Darrell Blackwelder: Planting fall mums

Planting chrysanthemums in the fall is an annual event adding a splash of color to our landscapes. Chrysanthemums, also known as “garden mums or hardy ... Read more

by Darrell Blackwelder, Saturday, September 17, 2022 12:00 am

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Darrell Blackwelder: Testing your soil

The most common mistake by home gardeners is not having their soil tested before applying fertilizer or lime. I was traveling last week and a ... Read more

by Darrell Blackwelder, Saturday, September 10, 2022 12:00 am

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Darrell Blackwelder: Fall webworms are making an appearance

In late summer, shade trees throughout the county are often covered with large, light gray, silken webs. Fall webworms enclose leaves and small branches in ... Read more

by Darrell Blackwelder, Saturday, September 3, 2022 12:00 am

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Darrell Blackwelder: Sweet Autumn clematis is an attractive, fast-growing vine

There is an ornate vine coated with beautiful flowers cascading on trees and shrubs that you may see driving around the county. The vine is ... Read more

by Darrell Blackwelder, Saturday, August 27, 2022 12:00 am

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H&G Q&A: Controlling unwanted growth, pruning shrubs

Unseasonable fall-like weather has many home gardeners venturing outdoors to work in their landscapes and vegetable gardens. Below are a few questions asked that you ... Read more

by Darrell Blackwelder, Saturday, August 20, 2022 12:00 am

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