Gene Fox, Author at Washington Daily News

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Avoid the direct July sun with your Christmas Cactus

I was working outside this past weekend, cleaning up the yard and had been helping my son with a project on his car. It sure ... Read more

by Gene Fox, Thursday, July 11, 2024 4:24 pm

Columns

How to douse your fire ants

I was working in the yard this past weekend, finally getting to a few clean-up projects I had been putting off like removing the Virginia ... Read more

by Gene Fox, Wednesday, July 3, 2024 4:10 pm

Columns

The rain dance worked but my tomatoes are rotten

We got some rain this week! Hopefully, you saw my article on drought last week. I want to continue that discussion with a couple of ... Read more

by Gene Fox, Thursday, June 27, 2024 4:06 pm

Columns

We’re not in a drought yet, but it’s close

The past three weekends, I have had the pleasure of coaching for Leverage Lacrosse NC, a travel team out of Jacksonville, NC. We have been ... Read more

by Gene Fox, Wednesday, June 19, 2024 4:07 pm

Columns

Leaves of three, let it be

I want to be outside this time of year. I have this itch that tells me I need to tackle the gardening tasks I’ve been ... Read more

by Gene Fox, Friday, June 7, 2024 4:12 pm

Columns

Dad, what is this?

We had a great time last weekend, busy as usual. The weekend began in Swansboro at a wonderful lacrosse event called Shootout for Soldiers. I ... Read more

by Gene Fox, Thursday, May 30, 2024 3:12 pm

Columns

Where can I plant Hydrangeas, they died at my last house

A great question came in this week that led back to my personal and professional modus operandi, “Right Plant, Right Place.” In order to ensure ... Read more

by Gene Fox, Thursday, May 23, 2024 12:34 pm

Columns

What is wrong with my Camellia?

There have been lots of calls this week, ranging from recommendations for landscapers to what is wrong with my plant. I even had some issues ... Read more

by Gene Fox, Wednesday, May 1, 2024 5:17 pm

Columns

What is wrong with my centipedegrass?

I have received all kinds of calls this week but there was one that really stood out. The caller asked, “What is wrong with my ... Read more

by Gene Fox, Friday, April 26, 2024 1:50 pm

Columns

Carpenter bees are out this time of year

One of the joys of my life has been playing sports, in particular lacrosse. While I haven’t had the opportunity to play competitively for some ... Read more

by Gene Fox, Saturday, April 13, 2024 11:47 am

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