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Every year I have these holes in my Pecans

Pecan trees (Carya illinoinenis) are the hallmark of many landscapes in Eastern North Carolina. They become grand trees, spreading in a graceful prominence and producing ... Read more

by Gene Fox, Thursday, July 27, 2023 9:00 pm

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Ways to control your fire ants

Going out last weekend to work in the yard, I noticed several new fire ant mounds that were not there the previous Saturday. The mix ... Read more

by Gene Fox, Friday, July 14, 2023 3:08 pm

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What is it and what do I spray for it?

This time of year, with every passing warm day, a hot topic has been spraying herbicides on home lawns. I fielded this question three times ... Read more

by Gene Fox, Friday, June 30, 2023 3:41 pm

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Native plants and pollinators help your garden

We all have our passions. I have a few to be honest. I love my family and right now they are certainly one of my ... Read more

by Gene Fox, Friday, June 23, 2023 11:16 am

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Raised beds: the solution for must-have plants

One of the concepts I like to teach is Right Plant, Right Place. There is this thing in horticulture called plant culture. Plant culture is ... Read more

by Gene Fox, Thursday, May 18, 2023 8:56 am

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What is this stuff?

I receive several calls a season about green moss or fungus growing on trees. What is this stuff? Moss does grow on trees within a ... Read more

by Gene Fox, Thursday, April 20, 2023 5:06 pm

Columns

What happened to my azaleas?

I get these calls from time to time and there are several answers to the question, “What happened to my azaleas.” This is one that ... Read more

by Gene Fox, Friday, April 14, 2023 4:21 pm

Columns

Carpenter Bees Gotcha Ducking?

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, Thursday, April 6, 2023 5:58 pm

Columns

Protecting your peaches during a cold snap

By Gene Fox My Mam & Pap always said if March comes in like a lion, she goes out like a lamb but, if she ... Read more

by Gene Fox, Thursday, March 23, 2023 5:12 pm

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What happened to my Dogwood tree?

Their graceful lying branches with creamy white flowers mark the beginning of Spring so beautifully. As I see them getting ready to bloom, I am ... Read more

by Gene Fox, Friday, March 10, 2023 12:32 pm

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