Our Lawn & Garden program is your local resource for cultivating home landscapes. Whether you're a seasoned gardener, a new homeowner tackling lawn weeds, or someone looking to control common pests, we provide advice, educational resources, and research-based solutions. From ornamental flower beds to backyard vegetable gardens, our educational resources are designed to support all your horticultural endeavors.
“Pesticides” are substances that control various “pests”: weeds (herbicides), fungus (fungicides), and insects (insecticides).
Are you confused about when to prune trees and shrubs along Coastal Carolina? Here's a handy calendar!
Click Here for Pruning CalendarIn Brunswick County, warm-season turfgrasses thrive in our warm/hot weather, while cool-season turf does not. It is essential that you approach warm-season lawn care in an organized way, applying appropriate amendments at the correct time of year.
Gardening in Coastal North Carolina can be a challenge for new and experienced gardeners alike. The Brunswick County Newcomer's Packet is a tool that you can use when deciding what plants will work in our zone 8A.
Click Here for Newcomer's PacketScholarly publications and informational factsheets about landscape design, lawn maintenance, ornamentals, garden pests, and more!
Browse PublicationsExtension Master Gardener℠ Volunteers (EMGV) provide unbiased, research-based information that empowers residents to cultivate healthy gardens, landscapes, and ecosystems through safe, effective, and sustainable gardening practices.
Visit the EMGV WebsiteTurfgrass factsheets with detailed species data, cultural and chemical control recommendations, and pictures to aid in identification.
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