Pest Alert: Spotted Lanternfly Lifecycle
Spotted lanternfly, Lycorma delicatula, is an invasive planthopper native to Asia. It was first detected in the United States …
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Monroe/Union County Regional Turfgrass Conference 2020
The Monroe/Union County Regional Turfgrass Conference 2020 (New) March 13, 2020. When: March 13, 2020, from 8 to 11:45 a.m. Where: …
Wilmington Regional Turfgrass Conference 2020
The Wilmington Regional Turfgrass Conference, March 27, 2020. When: March 27, 2020, from 8 to 11:45 a.m. Where: N.C. Cooperative Extension, …
Western Regional Turfgrass Conference 2020
The Western Regional Turfgrass Conference, March 10, 2020. When: March 10, 2020, from 8 to 11:45 a.m. Where: Blue Ridge Community …
Greensboro Regional Turfgrass Conference 2020
The Greensboro Regional Turfgrass Conference, February 27, 2020. When: February 27, 2020, from 8 to 11:45 a.m. Where: N.C. Cooperative Extension, …
Smithfield Regional Turfgrass Conference 2020
The Smithfield Regional Turfgrass Conference, February 26, 2020. When: February 26, 2020, from 8 to 11:45 a.m. Where: N.C. Cooperative Extension, …
2020 Turfgrass Short Course
Five full days of comprehensive turfgrass education and is appropriate for anyone interested in turfgrass, including homeowners, career-changers, and …
Renovating Cool-Season Lawns
As cool fall breezes sweep across the state, now is a perfect time to breathe new life into an …
Are Changes Coming for Atrazine and Simazine?
Background Atrazine and simazine are triazine herbicides registered for pre- and post-emergent control of numerous broadleaf and grassy weeds in …
10 Easy Winter Garden ‘To-Dos’
Winter is usually known as a quiet time in the garden. But unless the ground is frozen, there are …
Bald Cypress Adds Year-round Interest
Mysterious in habit, the bald cypress tree, Taxodium distichum, is a native species that has a rich history in …
Tips & Tasks: Winterize your trees
Take these easy steps to prevent ice storm damage to trees. A little effort now can prevent significant damage …
Maintaining and Expanding Gardens in the Winter
When winter rolls around, trees have lost their leaves, grasses have turned brown and our ground has hardened. Most …
Smart Gardening: Winter Soil Building
Winter is the time when we generally think of rest and recovery for ourselves as well as our gardens. …
Timing of Preemergent (PRE) Herbicide Applications for 2020 – Apply Earlier
From previous research, we know that crabgrass germinates with 24-hour mean soil temperatures average about 53-55 degrees at a …
Ten Plant Tours of the Nash County Arboretum
Since 2016, North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Nash County Center and the Master Gardener℠ volunteers of Nash County have been offering …
Advancing Knowledge Through Turfgrass Center Research – Unruh-Snyder
Have you ever considered a turfgrass program for the high school student in your family? Crop and Soil Sciences …
Advancing Knowledge Through Turfgrass Center Research – Leon
Naturalized areas are more difficult to chemically treat due to the potential damage from ground equipment. Unmanned aerial vehicles …
Advancing Knowledge Through Turfgrass Center Research – Rufty
There is a continued need to improve water use by turfgrasses. Dr. Tom Rufty is working to identify and …
Advancing Knowledge Through Turfgrass Center Research – Shi
Ever considered how the turfgrass plant and the environment interact with soil microbes in ways that can benefit the …
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