Published December 12, 2023

Around the Azalea Coast | December 2023

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Make it your PLACE: the North Carolina Coast.

What's Up: Protect Coastal Plants from a Cold Snap

The average December temperatures in Wilmington and the surrounding areas are a high of 59 degrees and low of 47. But there are nights when a freeze rolls into the Cape Fear. The cold season last for almost three months, from December 4 to March 2. Wilmington averages 37 frosty nights a year. So what do you need to do to protect garden plants on those rare freezing nights?

  • Bring potted plants into your garage or Carolina room
  • Cover plants with a lightweight blanket or sheet
  • Invest in reusable drawstring plant covers
  • Don't cover plants with plastic tarp or garbage bags
  • Water plants at the ground to insulate roots and prevent frost damage
Find more tips on protecting your yard, shrubs, and perennials from frost at the NC Cooperative Extension website.

The Mortgage Takeover: Assumable Mortgages

There are few ways to beat the current mortgage rates. One of them is purchasing a home with an assumable mortgage. If you can find one. Understanding assuming mortgages.
Great Properties: Listings to Notice
711 Lake Catherine Drive
Holly Ridge NC 28445
$725,000
4 bd 4 ba 3025 sqft 
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7 Harbor Drive #C3
Ocean Isle Beach NC 28469
$300,000
1 bd 1 ba 725 sqft 
See the listing.

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