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Are Gardeners Coming to Visit for the Holidays?

Review our interactive map of NC Public Gardens and make plans to take them to explore one or more beautiful gardens near you.

Arborists using bucket lift, chainsaw, and stump grinder around a large tree

Storm Damage to Trees

Recent snow and ice storms have caused extensive damage to trees. Consider hiring a certified arborist to help assess the damage and prune or remove trees. See the portal page on Storm Damage Trees…

Residential street flooded at night, water covering sidewalks and parked cars

Publication: Managing the Impact of Floodwater Contaminants on Soil and Produce in Residential, Community, and School Vegetable Gardens

Experts in Soils, Food Safety, Horticulture, and Soil Contaminants at NC State University and the Nicholas School of the Environment at Duke University have teamed up to create a new publication…

Backyard flooded, standing water covering lawn, fence, and an overturned inflatable pool

Webinar: Impact of Flood Water on Vegetable Garden Produce and Soil

Examine the danger of bacterial and chemical contamination of vegetable gardens that have been flooded. Identify potential problems, key indicators, and options for moving forward. What should you do…

Large fallen pine tree branches covering a dark SUV parked next to a house

Taking Care of Storm Damaged Trees

Storm-Damaged Trees in the Landscape Many trees are damaged or killed by Hurricanes. Use this guide in reviewing options and making decisions regarding damaged trees.Sometimes a cheap price is not a…

Garden Flooded? What to Toss? What to Cook? DO NOT EAT ANYTHING RAW!

What to Consider if Your Vegetable, Herb, Fruit or Nut Garden has been Exposed to Floodwater Discard (do not compost) The entire plant with produce that has come into direct contact with floodwater…

Managing Flooded Landscapes

High winds, storm surge, and flooding can devastate your garden and landscape. Safety first- check for downed electrical wires and unstable buildings and trees. Consider Hiring a Certified Arborist -…

Multiple large trees collapsed onto a house, crushing its roof and walls

Dealing With Storm Damage in the Landscape

Heavy Rains and Strong Winds have resulted in storm damage to trees across the state.Learn how to assess the damage and make decision on what to keep, what to remove now, and when to wait.Find…

Backyard Composting

Instead of disposing of yard trimmings andkitchen scraps, you can compost them in your own backyard. Composting is an easy, fascinating, and natural way to recycle. Compost can be made from most…

#Plants Do That

This series of infographics was created by the National Initiative for Consumer Horticulture (NICH) Each highlights the importance of landscape plants in conserving and protecting the environment.