Who doesn't love fresh fruit? We are blessed with a huge variety of fruit trees that love the SOBX. Some of my favorite fruit trees for planting now include: Peaches, Loquat, Kumquat, Persimmon, Apple,

NOW is the time to cut ornamental grasses. This chore can be tricky and tough on the hands. You should wear protective clothing, as many of the grass blades may be sharp and cause painful cuts. Try using

Rose Bushes and Climbing Roses typically don't require a great deal of maintenance. Dead heading Rose bush that are perennial and continual bloomers is a must to keep the blooms coming during the growing

The easiest way to kill a Centipede lawn is FERTILIZING.. Can I fertilize or use weed and feed now (March) ? This is probably one of the most asked questions every spring. The Answer is NO! It is never

Growing Clematis on the Southern Outer Banks (SOBX) is relatively easy when you know the basics of a successful transplant. Here a a few tips to remember when planting. 1 - Pick the "right "

Hey Everyone! If you vacation on the NC Coast this summer and want to have fun and see and tour a , MOONSHINE and Whiskey Distillery, you've GOT to Check out this quaint and friendly operation.The first

Hi Everyone, I am Judy Redfearn. Coastal gardening in the Southeastern USA is almost always rewarding. However, for new comers to this area it can be ex"screamly" challenging. Here is a little

Here on the east coast we are blessed with many early blooming trees and shrubs. Maybe you see these plants blooming, but aren't sure what they are ? I can help ! Over the next week I will be posting several

Do you have new bulbs to plant, or beds, where the bulbs have multiplied and gotten too thick? Now is the time to separate and replant these beauties. Examples of plants that may need to be separated and

Sunsets are just one of the many things you'll love about Beaufort NC. While you're here there's always something unique and exciting to see or do. Beaufort is home to the annual Pirate Invasion, great

Cherry Trees are beginning to bloom in March. Ornamental Cherry trees are one of the earliest bloomers in the southeastern US. There are quite a few varieties that are hardy and always beautiful in bloom.

This is the blooming Pomegranate. Don't you love seeing the early blooming trees and shrubs? Whether Ornamental or Fruit bearing, here, in the Southeastern US coastal areas, late winter is usually one

Most of us are ready for warmer weather and ready to get outside. For gardeners this is the time of year for cleanup and preparation of our gardens and lawns. Here on the SOBX, we have had a particularly