North Carolina farms use treated sewage sludge as fertilizer, but concerns over PFAs contamination are growing. With few disposal alternatives, regulators and farmers face tough choices.

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Can you survive just on water and without food? No, right? That’s the same with plants. They consume the nutrients in the soil which need to be replenished from time to time. You can use a seaweed ...

Tubers and alliums often get short shrift as the least sexy veg, but master gardener Callie Works-Leary says they deserve top ...

Well-draining soil and drainage holes are always a good idea for jade plants, as these measures can help prevent root rot, says Bridgewater. The soil should completely dry out in between ...

Every gardener was a first-time gardener at some point. Doing something for the first time can be exciting: A rich bounty of ...

Angelonia prefers well-draining soil with a neutral to slightly acidic pH. A range of 5.5 to 6.5 is ideal. Amend the soil ...

Now is the time to apply the first dose of a pre-emergent herbicide to prevent germination of the annual weeds.

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While flowering for some species might be triggered by seasonal cues like day length, air plants reluctant to bloom might ...

The recent and rare blanket of white along the North Carolina coast may have provided natural benefits to your growing soil ...

Growing cabbage for seedlings requires attention to detail: from choosing the right planting time to proper plant care | OBOZ ...