Our Lawn & Garden program is your local resource for cultivating home landscapes. Whether you're a seasoned gardener, a new homeowner tackling lawn weeds, or someone looking to control common pests, we provide advice, educational resources, and research-based solutions. From ornamental flower beds to backyard vegetable gardens, our educational resources are designed to support all your horticultural endeavors.
Learn about the Master Gardener Volunteer program in McDowell County, local garden calendars, and Seed Share at the Marion Library.
Gardening in McDowell CountyScholarly publications and informational factsheets about landscape design, lawn maintenance, ornamentals, garden pests, and more!
Browse PublicationsExtension Master Gardener℠ Volunteers (EMGV) provide unbiased, research-based information that empowers residents to cultivate healthy gardens, landscapes, and ecosystems through safe, effective, and sustainable gardening practices.
Visit the EMGV WebsiteTurfgrass factsheets with detailed species data, cultural and chemical control recommendations, and pictures to aid in identification.
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