Our Lawn & Garden program is your local resource for cultivating home landscapes. Whether you're a seasoned gardener, a new homeowner tackling lawn weeds, or someone looking to control common pests, we provide advice, educational resources, and research-based solutions. From ornamental flower beds to backyard vegetable gardens, our educational resources are designed to support all your horticultural endeavors.
Receive home horticulture tips, information about upcoming events, and more right to your email. The Bladen County Horticulture Scoop Newsletter is sent out at the beginning of each month.
Link to RegisterThe North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox contains detailed descriptions and photographs of 4,738 plants that grow in and around North Carolina.
Visit the Plant ToolboxThe Plant Disease and Insect Clinic (PDIC), operated by the NC State University Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology, diagnoses plant diseases and pest problems for farmers, landscapers, homeowners, gardeners, and any other client wishing to use our service.
Visit the PDIC WebsiteScholarly publications and informational factsheets about landscape design, lawn maintenance, ornamentals, garden pests, and more!
Browse PublicationsExtension Master Gardener℠ Volunteers (EMGV) provide unbiased, research-based information that empowers residents to cultivate healthy gardens, landscapes, and ecosystems through safe, effective, and sustainable gardening practices.
Visit the EMGV WebsiteTurfgrass factsheets with detailed species data, cultural and chemical control recommendations, and pictures to aid in identification.
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Extension Topics
- Blackberries and Raspberries
- Blueberries
- Composting
- Extension Entomology - Insect Biology and Management
- Extension Gardener
- Gardening in North Carolina (Urban Horticulture)
- Horticulture
- Muscadine and Vinifera Grapes
- NC Community Gardens
- Therapeutic Horticulture
More Extension Programs at NC State University
- Apiculture and Beekeeping
- Fruit Crops
- NC State Plant Disease and Insect Clinic
- Urban Wildlife
- Wildlife Extension