How to Properly Stake a Tree So It Grows Strong and Stands Tall
Does a newly planted tree need staking? Know when to stake a tree, how to do it properly, and how to avoid the most common mistakes.
Lawn & Garden
Five Easy Pollinator-Loving Plants to Grow from Seed
Here's how to build a vibrant pollinator garden that supports your local ecosystem and brings color, movement, and life to your landscape. And it can all start with these five easy pollinator plants from seed!
How to Keep Deer, Rabbits, Squirrels, and Other Garden Bandits at Bay
Discover the best critter-resistant plants for Western North Carolina and get smart, practical tips for keeping deer, rabbits, squirrels, and other garden pests out of your yard this planting season.
Start Your Garden Strong with the Right Seeds
Seed starting is a great way to kick off your growing season. It’s affordable, fun, and deeply satisfying, and with a little guidance, you can set yourself (and your seedlings) up for success.
Gardening Wellness: Nine Ways Plants Make Life Better
From cleaning our air and water to boosting our moods and home values, plants are quietly working behind the scenes to make life better. They're healers, helpers, and heroes in green.
Add Ornamental Grasses To Your Landscape for Texture and Multi-season Appeal
If your garden could use a little lift, start by introducing a few ornamental grasses and see how they transform your space. In fact, see how they fit beautifully into wildlife-friendly gardens, pollinator plantings, and low-maintenance landscapes, plus they work well in both formal and ...
How to Keep the Harvest Going by Growing Fall Greens
If you’re in Western North Carolina or a similar zone, you can squeeze in another round of goodness by planting kale, spinach, Swiss chard, collards, lettuces, and arugula in August. By late October into early November, you'll be reaping the rewards in salads, soups, stir-fries, and sautés. ...
Three Design Tips To Unifying Your Garden
Unifying the garden can seem overwhelming, but with these tips, you can create a more harmonious space to enjoy.
A Guide to Gorgeous Fall and Winter Containers
What do you do when your summer containers start looking tired? You get a little dirt under your fingernails and plant fall and winter containers, of course! Here are step-by-step instructions and recipes to try. Enjoy!
Moths: The Secret Pollinators in Your Garden
Moths don’t always get the love they deserve, but their role in plant reproduction is enormous. In fact, on a global scale, there are twice as many species of pollinating moths as there are bees, and six times as many pollinating moth species as butterflies.
A Guide to Shade Gardening in Western North Carolina
Whether you’re gardening beneath mature oaks, beside a woodland edge, or next to your home’s north-facing wall, the right plants and design approach can turn dim, shady corners into vibrant, serene spaces.
Restoring Our Tree Canopy in WNC
While the loss of mature trees is disheartening after a severe storm, it allows us to thoughtfully rebuild WNC's tree canopy with diverse, resilient species.
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Learning Library
Bloom Times for Perennials, Shrubs and Trees in WNC
Wondering when your favorite plants will flower, or looking for something to fill a gap in your garden’s bloom season? Our WNC bloom-time and color charts make it easy to see when popular perennials, shrubs and trees typically put on their show.
Conifers Bring Year-Round Color, Character, and Structure to Your Garden
Discover the beauty and versatility of conifers, from colorful dwarf varieties and container plants to striking specimens and privacy screens for WNC gardens.
Plant Fruit Trees in Fall for a Sweet Start
Why plant fruit trees in the fall? Well, when most people imagine planting fruit trees, they picture a sunny spring day, but fall often offers even better conditions, especially here in zones 7a and 7b. The combination of warm soil, cooler air, and consistent rainfall creates an ideal ...
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