The Great Candy Caper
An oldie but goodie. George thwarts a sweet-tooth desperado and saves Christmas.
The Twelve Weeds of Christmas
There were twelve weeds at Christmas, all dormant in your lawn: Chickweed a-lurking Witchgrass conspiring Spurge threatening fescue Looming Poa Annua Imminent Wooly Cupgrass Carpetweed a-brewing Woodsorrel treatening CRABGRASS MUST DIE! Impending Johnsongrass, Plus many more What can you do? … Continued
The First Sandbur
The first sandbur, did raise its’ head, One early Spring morning while you were in bed. You walked out in the yard, with no shoes to protect, And that jagged young sticker, your foot it did wreck. You screamed … Continued
The Crabgrass Before Christmas
‘Twas the crabgrass before Christmas and all through your lawn, Those seed pods lay waiting for an early Spring dawn. To rise up and take control of your fescue, In hopes that you won’t know how to come to the … Continued
The Legend of the Poinsettia
Maria was a poor young farm girl in a small village in Mexico. Every Christmas, the villagers would decorate the church and the entire village and the children would all make gifts to give to the Baby Jesus. Maria wanted … Continued
Cankerworms
Cankerworms Thanks to the NC Forest Service for this information: There are two species of cankerworms in North Carolina: the spring cankerworm and the fall cankerworm. Although both species are similar in behavior and appearance, their names indicate the time … Continued
Crabgrass Germination Map
Don’t let crabgrass sneak up on you this year. CLICK HERE to get more information on Prodiamine pre-emergent control. Prodiamine is a very effective product that can deliver a strong barricade of protection for 3-4 months and stops tough weeds … Continued
Prodiamine Mix Rates
Prodiamine 65 WDG Mix Rate If you thought you took care of your crabgrass problem last summer, you may have a surprise in store soon. Once crabgrass emerges, it drops seed pods that lay dormant for the next year. Killing … Continued
MSMA Mix Rates
MSMA is a great solution to kill crabgrass, dallisgrass, sandburrs and many other noxious weeds. If you plan to use MSMA to eliminate your crabgrass, be sure to thoroughly read the label and follow all precautions and directions. While you … Continued
MSMA State Availability
MSMA 6 Plus availability MSMA 6 Plus is a selective, post-emergent crabgrass control product that contains 47.6% MSMA. A combination liquid herbicide and surfactant blend, when used as directed on the label, MSMA can control and eliminate post-emergent crabgrass, dallisgrass, … Continued
Tahitian Pearl Contest
Between now and St. Patricks Day, 2013, one very lucky shucker will win this gorgeous Tahitian Pearl necklace from Durham jeweler Hamilton Hill. All you have to do to have an equal chance is to purchase one of our Carolina … Continued
Sorting through the Glyphosate Jungle
This article was written by Alan York from North Carolina State University. It was originally available via the NC Cooperative Extension Service. Our thanks to Dr. York and NCSU for this very informative piece. Things used to be simple. Glyphosate was … Continued