Halifax County Center: Lawn & Garden

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Lawn & Garden

Matt Stevens is the horticulture extension agent for Halifax County. In addition to providing support for the commercial horticulture industry, Matt provides horticultural programming for homeowners and oversees the Master Gardener program for the county. Matt is available to help with any gardening questions or problems you might have.
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	Gardening Tips: Fall in the Stevens Garden Posted November 12th, 2009 in Lawn & Garden
Fall is one of my favorite gardening seasons. There is so much going on in the landscape and so many plants that stay in the background all year round finally get their chance to shine. Fall is a time of transition for the garden, but don’t make the mistake of thinking that means there is nothing interesting to see in the landscape at this time. A few weeks ago, I taught a short class ... MORE

	Gardening Tips: Controlling Moles and Voles in the Landscape Posted November 12th, 2009 in Lawn & Garden
It seems that no matter what time of year it is, a week won’t go by without someone calling the office to ask me a question about moles or voles. These animals can be a major annoyance in our landscapes. They are active at all times of the year. Control can be difficult, but there are a few options. The first thing you’ll need to do is determine if your problem is truly ... MORE