Darrell Blackwelder is a writer for the Salisbury Post, focusing on local gardening and horticulture topics in Salisbury, North Carolina. With his background as a retired horticulture agent and director with the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service, Darrell provides expert advice and tips on plant care, seasonal gardening, and plant selection for the local climate.
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Darrell Blackwelder's coverage primarily focuses on local gardening and horticulture in Salisbury, North Carolina. He mainly provides expert commentary and seasonal advice related to gardening, seed catalogs, plant hardiness, vegetable varieties, flower seeds and winter care for plants.
Given the local focus of his articles, he would be most interested in pitches about upcoming regional gardening events or new developments in the field of horticulture specific to Salisbury or North Carolina. Expert sources with knowledge of regional gardening practices or those involved in local seed supply companies could provide valuable insights for his articles.
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Published 12:00 am Saturday, September 21, 2024 By Darrell Blackwelder
Published 12:00 am Saturday, September 28, 2024 By Darrell Blackwelder Clover Crape myrtle sprout Clover
Published 12:00 am Saturday, September 28, 2024 By Darrell Blackwelder Fall is the best time of the year to reseed thin and bare areas in fescue lawns.
Published 12:00 am Saturday, October 5, 2024 By Darrell Blackwelder Mums Mums Mums Mums Mums
Published 12:00 am Saturday, October 12, 2024 By Darrell Blackwelder
Published 12:00 am Saturday, October 19, 2024 By Darrell Blackwelder Ryegrass Ryegrass in fescue Ryegrass
Rowan County has had very good weather for pansies and other fall annual plants over the past few weeks. There are a few ongoing maintenance procedures newly planted pansies require so they will continue to look good and survive winter weather. Below are some tips that will help pansies survive our winter into the spring. […]
Those that have re-seeded their fescue lawns are now beginning to experience emerging turf because of our warm, wet fall weather. It is important to mow newly emerging turf when it reaches a height of four inches. Consistent mowing promotes blade strength and helps the turf acclimate to fall growing conditions. Make sure the mower […]
I often get questions about pecans, especially during the holidays with all the holiday baking. Many want to plant the trees as nursery and garden centers receive their annual shipment of bare-rooted trees in late winter or early spring. However, there are a few cultural requirements about pecans to consider before planting. • Pecan trees […]
By Darrell Blackwelder For the Salisbury Post Unpredictable winter weather can take a toll on landscape plants and flowers, especially those just planted. Our unusual weather patterns over the past few months present a myriad of varying weather conditions — from extreme drought and high temperatures to colder temperatures, seemingly within a few weeks of […]
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