Welcome to the Pitt County Arboretum: WHAT TO DO AND NOT DO THIS FALL IN YOUR GARDEN

Thursday, October 12, 2017

WHAT TO DO AND NOT DO THIS FALL IN YOUR GARDEN

We always have 'TO DO' lists. Even when the main growing season is over, there is still work to be done in the garden. Read this 8 GARDENING MISTAKES and you'll help your garden get ready for winter and look better next spring.

There is still lots of color in the fall garden. Here is what's in bloom at the Arboretum this week.

Phots by K. Previll

Top left to right:
Helianthus angustifolius (Swamp Sunflower)
Cephalanthus occidentalis 'Sputnik' Buttonbush
Salvia microphylla "Hot Lips'
Bottom left to right:
Ruellia simplex 'Chi Chi' Mexican Petunia
Eupatorium coelestinum (Wild Ageratum)
Tradescantia pallida 'Pale Puma' Wandering Jew
Callicarpa americana (American Beautyberry)
'In the Mood' Tea Rose
'Pretty Lady' Floribunda Rose

ARBORETUM MISSION

FRIENDS OF THE PITT COUNTY ARBORETUM

To help support and expand our beautiful Arboretum and to strengthen our teaching, demonstration, and outreach programs, become a Friend of the Arboretum. Started in 2002, the nonprofit Friends organization plays a critical role in preserving and perpetuating an important local cultural resource. The Arboretum depends on memberships and gifts for our operating expenses. Friends enjoy many benefits including early admittance to our annual plant sale, discount ticket price for our January Speaker Event, access to our horticultural library, and discounts at local gardening shops. Call 252-902-1709 for an application.