On the Home and Garden Show with Vance Co. Cooperative Ext.
- When purchasing grass seed check tag for Germination %of that lot of seed. Use a mixture of 3 varieties.Check Carolina Lawns Publication.
- Scout for fire ants
- Check transplants for insects. Ex Loopers, cabbage worms, Harlequin bugs.
- Late summer can be a good time to work on managing tough to control invasive plants. Use a broad spectrum systemic herbicide such as glyphosate or a brushy killer product.
- We are in full hurricane season, Prepare or check your Emergency Kit. review your emergency weather plan.
- Don’t be too quick to cut back perennials and ornamental grasses. The standing stems and foliage can provide habitat and cover for beneficial insects and birds over the winter.
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