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This week on the blog, Extension Master Gardener (SM) volunteer Melinda Heigel discusses sustainable ways to manage mosquito habitats in the landscape. She recommends methods like eliminating standing water with "tip and toss" and using Mosquito Dunk® buckets to effectively control mosquito populations without harming beneficial insects.

On the blog, check out free gardening-related events for June 2026 in our area including community events where you will find Extension Master Gardener (SM) volunteers of Durham County eager to answer your questions and share their knowledge and practical gardening skills with you.

Hydrangeas are ubiquitous in NC landscapes. In this week's blog post, Extension Master Gardener (SM) Jeff Kanters outlines step-by-step how to propagate hydrangea with a process called tip layering. He discusses the method's benefits and proper techniques for successful plant growth and development. More plants, anyone?

This week on the blog, Extension Master Gardener (SM) volunteer Laurel Babcock introduces us to the he climbing aster (Ampelaster caroliniana), a NC native perennial. This vine is known for stunning fall blooms and its ecological benefits. It thrives in the southeastern U.S. and easily adapts to various habitats.

In his monthly article "To Do in the Garden," Gary Crispell reminds us that May is a vibrant month filled with gardening activities and blooms. He shares a update from the his own Accidental Cottage Garden and, as always, advises us on what we should focus on in our own landscapes this month.