Monday, May 20 2013 11:15 PM EDT2013-05-21 03:15:14 GMT
Floods earlier this month in the North Carolina mountains were the worst we've seen since 2004. And, there was a risk of a much bigger problem, possible failure of the Oxford Dam holding back the waters of Lake Hickory.More >>
Floods earlier this month in the North Carolina mountains were the worst we've seen since 2004. And, there was a risk of a much bigger problem, possible failure of the Oxford Dam holding back the waters of Lake Hickory.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 6:22 PM EDT2013-05-20 22:22:20 GMT
Two days after racing in the North Carolina Education Lottery 200 at Charlotte Motor Speedway, NASCAR driver Mike Harmon found himself being charged, again, by Rowan County Sheriff's detectives in an ongoingMore >>
On Sunday Harmon was charged with obstruction of justice and released on $20,000 bond.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 7:16 PM EDT2013-05-17 23:16:53 GMT
One person has died in a crash near Harrisonville, MO, Thursday evening. The crash happened on Missouri Highway 7 and Walker Road. It involved a car and a tractor-trailer. Harrisonville is in Cass County.More >>
Savannah Nash celebrated her 16th birthday last week. She died Thursday when her car slammed into a semi while she was texting during her first time driving by herself.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 11:41 PM EDT2013-05-21 03:41:24 GMT
NASCAR mogul Bruton Smith says there is a strong possibility that he will move the Bank of America 500 out of Charlotte. The Bank of America 500 is one of two annual races held at Smith's Charlotte MotorMore >>
NASCAR mogul Bruton Smith says there is a strong possibility that he will move the Bank of America 500 out of Charlotte.More >>
RAW VIDEO: A flight from L.A. to New York City made an emergency landing in Kansas City after an unruly passenger belted out Whitney Houston songs and disrupted the flight.More >>
RAW VIDEO: A flight from L.A. to New York City made an emergency landing in Kansas City after an unruly passenger belted out Whitney Houston songs and disrupted the flight.More >>
CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) - You've got your seeds in the ground. You're seeing pretty flowers and maybe even an early vegetable. But the heat and dry conditions of summer can be difficult on your gardens.
Tom Young of Young's Garden Center says the two things we should be focused on water and bugs as we head into summer. "Since we had such a mild winter, we'll start to see a lot of bugs in the garden." Hoppers and especially aphids are some of the most common pests.
Keep in mind that many plants will need the assistance of pollinators like bees. Make sure that whatever insecticide you choose will not kill them, but will target whatever pest is in your garden.
Water is vital as we head into the typically dry summer months. Gardens will need water every day. The timing of that water is important, too. Ideally, you should water in the early morning hours so the water can soak into the soil. Watering during peak daytime heating results in much of that water immediately evaporating and not getting down to the roots.
Mulching will help soil retain water, and help protect the plant from both heat and bugs.
