Farm & Garden
Tree diseases are on the rise
Shade trees are extremely important to most landscapes, providing aesthetic and functional design elements. Landscapes would be void of shade, color and design without trees. ...
Darrell Blackwelder, Author at Salisbury Post
Farm & Garden
Controlling brown patch
The unseasonably cool weather and abundant rains in April and May provided perfect growing conditions for fescue. Brown patch is a common turf disease caused ...
by Darrell Blackwelder, Sunday, June 13, 2021 12:00 am
Farm & Garden
Darrell Blackwelder: Clover in lawns
The weather has been perfect for the growth of many lawn weeds, including white clover. White clover and other broadleaf weeds continue to be a ...
by Darrell Blackwelder, Sunday, May 23, 2021 12:00 am
Farm & Garden
H&G Q&A: Legumes, leftovers and lizards
A few weeks ago, we had weather so cool I had to wear a sweater. Now the weather has done an about-face with summer temperatures. ...
by Darrell Blackwelder, Sunday, May 23, 2021 12:00 am
Farm & Garden
Darrell Blackwelder column: Container gardens
Container plantings add color and green space to areas void of plant materials and bloom. The use of container gardens shouldn’t be restricted to just ...
by Darrell Blackwelder, Sunday, May 16, 2021 12:00 am
Farm & Garden
Darrell Blackwelder column: Now is an excellent time to control poison ivy
A constant concern for those that work outside is skin rash from poison ivy. In severe cases, the skin rash (dermatitis) may hospitalize its victims. ...
by Darrell Blackwelder, Sunday, May 9, 2021 12:00 am
Farm & Garden
Darrell Blackwelder: Time to start working on May chores
Last week’s frost was a major issue — one week later, and we had July temperatures. Gardening activities have increased as homeowners venture outdoors to ...
by Darrell Blackwelder, Sunday, May 2, 2021 12:00 am
Farm & Garden
Darrell Blackwelder column: Clematis are picky about growing conditions
It’s spring and bountiful flowers and shrubs are in full bloom, including vines. Clematis, a vine featuring bright and colorful flowers can be a challenge ...
by Darrell Blackwelder, Sunday, May 2, 2021 12:00 am
Lifestyle
Darrell Blackwelder: Separating the bearded iris
A friend of mine said she had bearded irises that had beautiful blooms this spring. Unfortunately, they have spread too much and she needs to ...
by Darrell Blackwelder, Sunday, April 25, 2021 12:00 am
Farm & Garden
Darrell Blackwelder column: Problems with bluegrass
Warm weather and plentiful rainfall have given new life to my ailing fescue lawn. However large splotches of light-colored grass have appeared in newly seeded ...
by Darrell Blackwelder, Sunday, April 18, 2021 12:00 am
Farm & Garden
Darrell Blackwelder column: Blackhaw is in bloom
There are white blooms dotting the woods and outlying areas in Rowan County near the lake. From far away the small blooms resemble that of ...
by Darrell Blackwelder, Sunday, April 11, 2021 12:00 am
Farm & Garden
Some helpful tips as mowing season is upon us
Mowing our cool-season lawns is now one of our regular outdoor maintenance tasks. Warm spring weather is promoting rapid growth of cool season fescue. Many ...
by Darrell Blackwelder, Sunday, April 11, 2021 12:00 am
Farm & Garden
Darrell Blackwelder column: Leyland cypress is very susceptible to insects and disease
A few years ago, Leyland cypress was considered the perfect shrub for crowded urbanites. Unfortunately, these shrubs have become overplanted, sharing the same fate as ...
by Darrell Blackwelder, Sunday, April 4, 2021 12:00 am
Farm & Garden
Darrell Blackwelder column: Don’t overdo it when working in the yard
I mowed my lawn earlier this week and I paid for it the next morning. I couldn’t hardly walk I was so sore. Rainy weather ...
by Darrell Blackwelder, Sunday, March 28, 2021 12:00 am
Farm & Garden
Home and garden Q&A: Blooming shrubs, over-seeding fescue and spraying weeds
Even though we’ve had a taste of warm weather, it is important to remember there may be a chance of frost over the next few ...
by Darrell Blackwelder, Sunday, March 21, 2021 12:00 am
Farm & Garden
Darrell Blackwelder column: Yellowing of boxwoods and evergreen shrubs
Warmer and drier weather have many outdoor enthusiasts evaluating their lawns and landscapes. Lawns are starting to turn green; daffodils are blooming and flowering shrubs ...
by Darrell Blackwelder, Sunday, March 14, 2021 12:00 am
Farm & Garden
Darrell Blackwelder column: Trees to avoid
Without a doubt, trees are a coveted aspect of our landscape. They provide shade, flowers, fall color, food for wildlife, barriers and design concepts. But ...
by Darrell Blackwelder, Sunday, March 7, 2021 12:00 am
Farm & Garden
Darrell Blackwelder column: Water-logged fescue
The overabundance of rainfall this fall and winter have made our cool-season fescue lawns look pretty bad, especially those that were reseeded. Areas that were ...
by Darrell Blackwelder, Sunday, February 28, 2021 12:00 am
Farm & Garden
The proper way to prune crape myrtles
In the spring as the weather changes, many are concerned about pruning crape myrtles. Hacking the tops of crape myrtles has become a common practice ...
by Darrell Blackwelder, Sunday, February 28, 2021 12:00 am
Farm & Garden
Darrell Blackwelder column: Moss is a problem in cool-season lawns
Moss is a serious problem in our cool-season lawns. The overabundance of cool, wet weather along with poor growing conditions such as poor drainage, low ...
by Darrell Blackwelder, Sunday, February 21, 2021 12:00 am
Farm & Garden
Darrell Blackwelder column: Tree bark damage
Bark damage, especially near the base of the tree, is the No. 1 killer of many trees. Repeated bumping of the trunks with lawn mowers ...
by Darrell Blackwelder, Sunday, February 14, 2021 12:00 am
Farm & Garden
Choosing the right lawn care service
Lawn care and landscape maintenance is now big business in Rowan County. In 1979, Rowan County had only a scattering of lawn care companies. Today, ...
by Darrell Blackwelder, Sunday, February 7, 2021 12:00 am
Farm & Garden
Darrell Blackwelder column: Squirrels in the attic
I had a question a few weeks ago from a person who was hearing noises in her attic. She suspected it was a squirrel and ...
by Darrell Blackwelder, Sunday, February 7, 2021 12:00 am
Farm & Garden
Darrell Blackwelder column: Beech trees
One day my neighbor was taking a few photos in the woods of one of his favorite trees. It was a smaller deciduous tree that ...
by Darrell Blackwelder, Sunday, January 31, 2021 12:00 am
Farm & Garden
Gardening goals for this year
The new year has arrived and the annual gesture of self-improvement and moderation is often a test of one’s will. Other than desire, home gardeners ...
by Darrell Blackwelder, Sunday, January 17, 2021 12:00 am
Farm & Garden
Darrell Blackwelder column: Selecting seeds for future plantings
Early winter is generally when gardeners receive a steady supply of seed catalogs. With the weather we’ve had lately, seed and plant catalogs provide welcome ...
by Darrell Blackwelder, Sunday, January 17, 2021 12:00 am
Lifestyle
Darrell Blackwelder column: Reducing winter damage
Cold damage is almost certain for many outdoor plants during the uncertain weather of our upcoming winter months. In some cases, the damage does not ...
by Darrell Blackwelder, Sunday, January 10, 2021 12:00 am
News
Darrell Blackwelder column: Hollies provide colorful berries during the winter season
Well, it didn’t take long for the dreary days of winter to arrive along with shorter days, falling leaves and cloudy, rainy weather. It’s a ...
by Darrell Blackwelder, Sunday, January 3, 2021 12:00 am
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