Landscaping Basics – Resource Page
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Collapse ▲There are a lot of things to think about in a landscape! Here are some resources that may help you with questions you have about maintaining ornamental plants at home:
General Resources
- NC Extension Gardener Handbook – includes chapters on a variety of gardening topics. You can also order a hard copy.
Right Plant, Right Place
Lawns
- NC State Turf Files – a great resource page for information about your lawn. Check out lawn maintenance calendars, information about weeds and other pests, and more.
- Carolina Lawns – a great publication covering the basics of establishing and managing your home lawn.
- Lawn and Garden Publications from N.C. Cooperative Extension
Flowers, Trees, and Shrubs
- Growing Annual Flowers
- Growing Perennial Flowers
- Pruning Trees and Shrubs
- Before the Cut
- How to Prune Specific Plants
- General Pruning Techniques
- Tools to Make the Cut
- Calendars from Virginia Cooperative Extension
Fruits and Vegetables
- Central NC Planting Calendar for Annual Vegetables, Fruits, and Herbs
- Vegetable Gardening: A Beginner’s Guide
Container Gardening
- How to Create a Container Garden for Edibles in the NC Piedmont
- Container Garden Planting Calendar for Edibles in the Piedmont
- Plants Grown in Containers (NC Extension Gardener Chapter 18)
Recycle and Water Efficiently
- Home Composting With Earthworms
- Backyard Composting of Yard, Garden, and Food Discards
- Rainwater Harvesting: Guidance for Homeowners
Fertilize Appropriately
- A Gardener’s Guide to Fertilizing Trees and Shrubs
- Fertilizing Deciduous Shade Trees in the Landscape
Manage Yard Pests
- NC Extension Gardener Chapters
Attract Wildlife