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Morgan Watts column: Poisonous plants for livestock

By Morgan Watts N.C. Cooperative Extension Something to keep in mind this time of year when ornamental yard ...

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Darrell Blackwelder column: Now is an excellent time to control poison ivy

A constant concern for those that work outside is skin rash from poison ivy. In severe cases, the ...

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Darrell Blackwelder: Time to start working on May chores

Last week’s frost was a major issue — one week later, and we had July temperatures. Gardening activities ...

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Darrell Blackwelder column: Clematis are picky about growing conditions

It’s spring and bountiful flowers and shrubs are in full bloom, including vines. Clematis, a vine featuring bright ...

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Morgan Watts column: Always share the road with your farmer 

By Morgan Watts N.C. Cooperative Extension You may have read this article in the past; I try to ...

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Rowan County Master Gardener Plant Sale May 1

By Amy-Lynn Albertson N.C. Cooperative Extension The Rowan County Master Gardeners are excited to host their annual plant ...

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Darrell Blackwelder column: Problems with bluegrass

Warm weather and plentiful rainfall have given new life to my ailing fescue lawn. However large splotches of ...

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Darrell Blackwelder column: Blackhaw is in bloom

There are white blooms dotting the woods and outlying areas in Rowan County near the lake. From far ...

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Some helpful tips as mowing season is upon us

Mowing our cool-season lawns is now one of our regular outdoor maintenance tasks. Warm spring weather is promoting ...

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Darrell Blackwelder column: Leyland cypress is very susceptible to insects and disease

A few years ago, Leyland cypress was considered the perfect shrub for crowded urbanites. Unfortunately, these shrubs have ...

Farm & Garden

Darrell Blackwelder column: Don’t overdo it when working in the yard

I mowed my lawn earlier this week and I paid for it the next morning. I couldn’t hardly ...

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Darrell Blackwelder column: Deciduous magnolias

When you think about magnolias, you first thought is large, broad-leafed evergreen trees of the South. However, there ...

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Home and garden Q&A: Blooming shrubs, over-seeding fescue and spraying weeds

Even though we’ve had a taste of warm weather, it is important to remember there may be a ...

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Darrell Blackwelder column: Yellowing of boxwoods and evergreen shrubs

Warmer and drier weather have many outdoor enthusiasts evaluating their lawns and landscapes. Lawns are starting to turn ...

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Darrell Blackwelder column: Trees to avoid

Without a doubt, trees are a coveted aspect of our landscape. They provide shade, flowers, fall color, food ...

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Amy-Lynn Albertson column: Rowan County Salute to Agriculture

By Amy-Lynn Albertson N.C. Cooperative Extension Is non-GMO, gluten-free, antibiotic-free, fat-free milk better than regular milk? Are “all-natural” ...

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Darrell Blackwelder column: Water-logged fescue

The overabundance of rainfall this fall and winter have made our cool-season fescue lawns look pretty bad, especially ...

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The proper way to prune crape myrtles

In the spring as the weather changes, many are concerned about pruning crape myrtles. Hacking the tops of ...

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Morgan Watts column: Auxin training sessions

By Morgan Watts N.C. Cooperative Extension As most have heard, the recently approved federal labels for dicamba-containing products ...

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Looking ahead to spring at Hurley Park

By Danelle Cutting For the Salisbury Post Nothing says spring like spring flowering bulbs. After a cold, damp ...

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Darrell Blackwelder column: Moss is a problem in cool-season lawns

Moss is a serious problem in our cool-season lawns. The overabundance of cool, wet weather along with poor ...

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Darrell Blackwelder column: Tree bark damage

Bark damage, especially near the base of the tree, is the No. 1 killer of many trees. Repeated ...

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Amy-Lynn Albertson column: Edible landscapes start with blueberries

By Amy-Lynn Albertson North Carolina Cooperative Extension Blueberries can be grown in home gardens anywhere in North Carolina ...

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Choosing the right lawn care service

Lawn care and landscape maintenance is now big business in Rowan County. In 1979, Rowan County had only ...

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Darrell Blackwelder column: Squirrels in the attic

I had a question a few weeks ago from a person who was hearing noises in her attic. ...

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Management of horses in the winter

By Morgan Watts Rowan County Cooperative Extension No matter the time of year, horses always need access to ...

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Danelle Cutting column: Planning for planting

By Danelle Cutting For the Salisbury Post Every year about this time, gardeners start receiving the elaborate, vibrant and ...

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Darrell Blackwelder column: Beech trees

One day my neighbor was taking a few photos in the woods of one of his favorite trees. ...

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