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Alabama croton

Alabama croton (Croton alabamensis) is a southeastern native that is rare in the wild and also difficult to find …

Cover photo for Downy Mildew

Downy Mildew

Downy mildew is here! Look on the tops of leaves for angular, yellow to brown wounds that stop at …

Dolomitic (left) and calcitic (right) liming material. Photo by Hanna Lepsch

Fall Is the Time to Lime

Most North Carolina gardeners will need to amend their soil with lime at some point. A typical Piedmont soil …

Mature pecans in tree

Pecan Tree Selection

Pecan trees (Carya illinoinensis) are relatively affordable and bring beauty, shade, and food to your landscape. Cultivar selection is …