Homeowners are being urged to keep an eye on their gardens this summer as experts warn of an expected surge in damage caused by a fast-spreading invasive pest – the box tree moth caterpillar.

Boost your home’s curb appeal with front yard ideas that deliver a polished, professional look without the cost of hiring a ...

Not planting tomatoes before Memorial Day was the best gardening tip I ever received. Staking and pruning tomatoes are key ...

The Pitt County Cooperative Extension hosted its monthly “North Side Plant Walk” at the Pitt County Arboretum Friday, July 11, 2025. The tour focused on ...

Almost everyone wants color in the landscape, and flowerbeds play an important role in that. But it takes a lot of work to ...

Artificial grass has come a long way since your granddad’s Astroturf. Today’s synthetics, made of nylon or polymer, have ...

Certain trees, like figs, crape myrtles, calamondins, ginkgos, and Japanese maples, can thrive when planted in pots rather ...

In July, “June gloom” gives way to summer heat. Days are long. Tomatoes finally ripen. Summer fruits are warm on the tree. Late summer afternoons are made for lounging in the garden! • Garden in the ...

Use sharp, clean cutting tools to avoid spreading diseases. Cut with a hedge trimmer whose blade is at least 2 inches larger ...

A swarm of destructive wasp-like insects is spreading fast, and it could mean bad news for pine trees, holiday traditions, and your backyard.

Bradford pear trees stink... literally. But there are many other reasons you will want to remove this invasive, tire-puncturing tree from your property.

Some cherry and plum trees in the central Ohio area are turning black from a fungal disease. Here's what you need to know.