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2010 Ask The Hort Agent Columns

2010 Ask The Hort Agent Columns

January 2010 - Ask the Hort Agent Columns

January 8, 2010 - How can I keep my dog's pee from killing my plants?

January 13, 2010 - Will asparagus grow in the South?

January 21, 2010 - When should I prune my grape vines?

January 28, 2010 - Will club soda kill fire ants?


February 2010 - Ask The Hort Agent Columns

February 3, 2010 - Is road salt bad for plants?

February 12, 2010 - Does it matter what color rose I send for Valentine's Day?

February 19, 2010 - When should I clean out my bluebird box (house)?

February 26, 2010 - What can I spray to kill winter annual weeds?


March 5, 2010 - What does "spring green-up" mean in reference to warm-season grasses?

March 10, 2010 - What can I plant to encourage deer activity on my property?

March 17, 2010 - When should I fertilize my shrubs?

March 25, 2010 - What is a plant geek?


April 1, 2010 - Can I stop the pollen that is aggravating my allergies?

April 9, 2010 - Why are gardenia leaves turning yellow, covered with spots and dropping off?

April 15, 2010 - Is the spring a good time to divide perennials?

April 23, 2010 - When should I bag my grass clippings?

April 28, 2010 - Are garden gnomes actually a pest?


May 6, 2010 - What causes the bottom of my tomatoes to rot?

May 14, 2010 - Do plant stress detection glasses really work?

May 17, 2010 - What can I do about the bagworms eating my Leyland cypress?

May 28, 2010 - Why have my Knock Out roses stopped blooming?


June 4, 2010 - How can I keep the crows out of my garden?

June 10, 2010 - What is the best way to control algae in my pond?

June 17, 2010 - What is killing my mimosa and willow trees?

June 22, 2010 - How can I preserve a special flower from a special event?


July 1, 2010 - Should I be concerned about dragonflies in my yard?

July 9, 2010 - How can I take care of the fungal problems in my landscape?

July 15, 2010 - Can I grow Fraser fir (Christmas tree) in eastern NC?

July 22, 2010 - Is it true that granddaddy longlegs are super poisonous, but their fangs are too small to bite a person?

July 29, 2010 - What is causing these super itchy red spots on my legs (and other places)?


August 5, 2010 - Can I grow betel plants and use their leaves to alleviate my headaches?

August 12, 2010 - What is causing this stinking sap to ooze out of my tree?

August 16, 2010 - Can I use vinegar to kill weeds?

August 26, 2010 - Is container gardening a good option for urban scenarios?


September 3, 2010 - Why do I see more spider webs in the fall?

September 8, 2010 - What is the easiest way for a company to go green?

September 16, 2010 - Why do we decorate pumpkins in the fall?

September 23, 2010 - Are advertisers tell the truth when they say, "Now is the time to fertilize turf"?

September 27, 2010 - When is the best time to take soil samples of my landscape?


October 7, 2010 - Are fertilizer spikes the best way to feed trees?

October 14, 2010 - Can I control bed bugs by putting my new clothes in the dryer for 20 minutes?

October 21, 2010 - How can I get wild onions out of my lawn?

October 26, 2010 - Why is the oldest known cypress in North Carolina named the Methuselah tree?


November 3, 2010 - After removing a tree or shrub, how long should I wait before planting antoher plant in the same place?

Novermber 9, 2010 - What can be done to reduce methane production by cows?

November 19, 2010 - Can I use the Century plant (agave) in my yard to make tequila?

November 24, 2010 - What is the best way to dispose of kitchen scraps during the winter?


December 2, 2010 - What major considerations do I need to address when raising backyard chickens?

 
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