Blackman & Sons Lawns and Landscapes

03/25/2026

🔥 NC Drought Conditions Are Rising — Protect Your Lawn Before It’s Too Late

The latest drought monitor shows moderate to severe drought spreading across North Carolina, including Fayetteville, Hope Mills, and Vander.

If your lawn isn’t properly managed right now, you’ll start to see:

• Browning and thinning grass
• Increased weeds (crabgrass, spurge, nutsedge)
• Dry, compacted soil that won’t hold nutrients
• Expensive recovery costs later in the season

👉 This is where most homeowners fall behind — waiting too long to act.

At Blackman & Sons Lawns and Landscapes, we specialize in drought-resistant lawn care and irrigation solutions in Fayetteville, NC using NC State Extension-based turf management practices.

Our Services Include:

✔ Irrigation system installation & repair (Fayetteville, NC)
✔ Lawn watering optimization for Bermuda & Centipede grass
✔ Soil testing & pH correction (NCDA&CS backed)
✔ Fertilization programs designed for drought conditions
✔ W**d control & turf recovery plans

💡 A properly managed lawn uses less water, stays greener longer, and resists drought stress.

📍 Serving Fayetteville, Hope Mills, Vander & surrounding areas

📞 Call or message today to schedule your lawn evaluation

Blackman & Sons Lawns and Landscapes
📱 910-236-6317
🌐 https://blackmanandsons.com⁠�
✉️ [email protected]

03/17/2026

🌱🎖️ From the Army to Agriculture — and Building Something Bigger

I don’t talk about this enough, but Blackman & Sons Lawns and Landscapes wouldn’t exist without the Soldiers to Agriculture (STAG) Program.

This program was a turning point for me.

It gave me the hands-on knowledge, confidence, and direction to transition from military service into agriculture, horticulture, and ultimately building a veteran-owned family business serving Fayetteville, Cumberland County, and surrounding communities.

Today, I’m proud to be part of a community that supports growth, service, and local impact—and I want more veterans to have that same opportunity.

🚨 REGISTRATION IS OPEN
📅 April 20 – May 22, 2026

If you’re a soldier, transitioning service member, or veteran looking to get into:
✔️ Agriculture
✔️ Landscaping
✔️ Turf Management
✔️ Horticulture
✔️ Land Management
✔️ Agricultural Business Planning & Resources

This program is one of the best decisions you can make.

📞 Call: 910-321-6860
📧 Email: [email protected]

🌐 Learn more: https://cumberland.ces.ncsu.edu/soldiers-to-agriculture/

💬 From my experience:
This isn’t just a class—it’s a launchpad.
It helped me go from the field… to building a business that now serves our community every single day.

🌿 Need lawn care or landscaping from a team that understands discipline, detail, and service?

📞 Sales: 910-236-6317
📧 [email protected]

🌐 https://blackmanandsons.com



Cumberland County NC - Cooperative Extension
Extension Master Gardeners, Cumberland County NC
Stacey Buckner
Off-Road Outreach NC
Blackman & Sons Lawns and Landscapes
Cumberland County, NC Government
Soldiers to Agriculture Program

03/04/2026

🌱 Exciting Opportunity for Our Local Agriculture & Horticulture Community! 🌱

At Blackman & Sons Lawns & Landscapes, we’re proud to work alongside organizations that strengthen agriculture, horticulture, and land stewardship here in Cumberland County and the greater Fayetteville area. One of the most valuable resources our community has is the incredible team at the NC Cooperative Extension and the Cumberland County Agriculture Center.

The Extension office has long been a pillar of education and support for farmers, landscapers, horticulturists, and homeowners alike. From Master Gardener programs to soil science education, turfgrass management, crop production, and sustainable agriculture, they help ensure our community has access to research-based knowledge straight from North Carolina State University.

Now they’re exploring the possibility of hosting a Certified Plant Professional (CPP) training program right here in Cumberland County.

This certification is a fantastic opportunity for:

• Landscapers & lawn care professionals
• Nursery and garden center employees
• Farmers and growers
• Master Gardeners
• Anyone passionate about horticulture, plant science, and agriculture

The Certified Plant Professional program helps deepen knowledge of plant identification, soils, plant health, pest management, and horticultural best practices. Programs like this strengthen the entire local green industry here in Fayetteville, Vander, Hope Mills, Spring Lake, and across Cumberland County.

We’ve always appreciated the partnership and support from the Extension service, and we’re proud to help promote their work whenever possible. Their mission to educate and empower our community directly supports businesses like ours and the many farmers and growers throughout the region. "A rising tide raises all ships in the harbor."

📍 If you’re interested in taking the Certified Plant Professional training, please reach out to the Cumberland County Extension office so they can gauge interest and get the class scheduled.

📧 [email protected]

📞 910-321-6870

You can also learn more about the program here:
https://ncnla.com/page/CPP

Let’s show them that Cumberland County has a strong horticulture and agriculture community ready to learn and grow.

And as always, we encourage folks to support the incredible local businesses and organizations helping build our agricultural community.

Thank you to:

🌱 Bell's Seed Store
🌱 Off-Road Outreach NC
🌱 Stacey Buckner
🌱 Extension Master Gardeners, Cumberland County NC
🌱 Cumberland County NC - Cooperative Extension
🌱 Lisa Benzaquen Childers

Together we’re helping grow a stronger agricultural future in Fayetteville and Cumberland County, North Carolina.

Cumberland County Cooperative Extension is looking into hosting a training for anyone interested in taking the Certified Plant Professional exam! Whether you’re looking to boost your business or just want to master the science behind your passion, we’d love to help you! If you would like more information, reach out to [email protected]
910-321-6870
Check out the certification details here: https://ncnla.com/page/CPP
Extension Master Gardeners, Cumberland County NC

02/25/2026

Proud to support the Extension Master Gardener Program here in Cumberland County, NC 🌱

As a certified Extension Master Gardener Volunteer, I can personally say this program is one of the most credible, science-based horticultural education pathways available to homeowners, volunteers, and green-industry professionals in North Carolina.

The Master Gardener Program is rooted in NC State Cooperative Extension research, hands-on training, and community service—covering turfgrass management, soil science, plant pathology, entomology, landscape design, and sustainable gardening practices specific to our Coastal Plain conditions.

If you’re passionate about gardening, lawns, landscapes, soil health, native plants, or community education, this is an outstanding opportunity to learn, serve, and grow—without pressure or obligation.

At Blackman & Sons Lawns and Landscapes, we believe in doing things the right way:

✔ Data-driven
✔ Research-backed
✔ Environmentally responsible
✔ Locally informed

Programs like this are exactly why Cumberland County continues to raise the bar for professional landscaping, turf management, and homeowner education.

If you’ve ever considered becoming a Master Gardener—or just want to learn more—this interest meeting is a great first step.

🌿 Support local education
🌿 Support Cooperative Extension
🌿 Support community-based horticulture















Bell's Seed Store
Cumberland County NC - Cooperative Extension
Extension Master Gardeners, Cumberland County NC

02/05/2026

🌱 Belated, but Still a Big Milestone 🌱

Back in December, I officially graduated from the NC State Extension Master Gardener Program. These are some belated photos from the graduation, but the education and impact continue every day.

I want to give a special shout-out to the incredible Master Gardener volunteers—past, present, and future—who give their time, knowledge, and energy to serve our communities. This program thrives because of people who believe in education, stewardship, and helping others succeed.

The Master Gardener program provides science-based horticultural training in areas like:

✔️ Turfgrass management
✔️ Soil science & fertility
✔️ Plant pathology & pest management
✔️ Native plants & pollinator support
✔️ Sustainable landscape practices

As the owner of Blackman & Sons Lawns and Landscapes, I’m looking forward to working alongside fellow volunteers to help raise the tide for horticultural knowledge across Cumberland County—empowering homeowners, property managers, and communities with better information and better outcomes.

Grateful for the instructors, the classmates, and the volunteers who make this program what it is. Better late than never 🌿

📍 Fayetteville & Cumberland County, NC
🇺🇸 Veteran-owned • Family-run • Education-driven

02/01/2026

❄️ Snow days hit different around Blackman & Sons ❄️

While we were out clearing snow and taking care of our customers, Sarge was living his best life right at home—ears up, nose full of snow, and absolutely loving every minute of the winter weather. 🐾

German Shepherds are built for this, and Sarge reminds us daily that hard work and a little joy go hand in hand. Family-run, boots on the ground, and always backed by our four-legged supervisor.
Stay warm out there—and if you need snow cleared, you know who to call.

— Vince & the Blackman & Sons family
Veteran-owned. Fayetteville proud. 🇺🇸🐕

01/31/2026

Come join me at the Cumberland County NC Cooperative Extension for the Certified Plant Professional (CPP) training opportunity.

This training supports professionals in the green industry across Cumberland County who want to strengthen their knowledge of plant identification, installation, care, and landscape best practices.

The Certified Plant Professional credential through the North Carolina Nursery & Landscape Association represents a high standard of professionalism in landscaping, horticulture, nursery operations, and property maintenance. Education like this helps raise the bar for our industry and leads to healthier, more sustainable landscapes throughout our community.

I appreciate Cumberland County NC Cooperative Extension for working to bring Extension-supported, industry-recognized training opportunities like this to our local area, benefiting professionals in Fayetteville, Hope Mills, and greater Cumberland County.

At Blackman & Sons Lawns and Landscapes, continuing education matters — for our team, our peers, and our clients.

👉 Learn more about our veteran-owned, family-run landscaping company:
🔗 https://www.blackmanandsons.com

Vince & the Blackman family
Blackman & Sons Lawns and Landscapes
Veteran-Owned • Fayetteville Proud

Attention Plant Industry professionals!! If you or someone in your business is interested in becoming a Certified Plant Professional, we are looking to host training for the exams at the Cumberland Cooperative Extension Office this year. Please contact Allen West at [email protected] for details.

01/30/2026

Proud to support and share this program from the Cumberland County NC Cooperative Extension Master Gardener Volunteers 🌱

As a Cumberland County Master Gardener volunteer, I can say firsthand that these free monthly horticulture education seminars are an outstanding resource for our community. Whether you’re a beginner gardener or more advanced, these sessions provide research-based, practical gardening education straight from NC State Extension.

These seminars are held at the Bill Crisp Senior Center and are designed for adults 55+, covering topics like:

• Vegetable gardening
• Lawn upkeep
• Garden seeds
• Herb gardening
• Propagation
• Seasonal plant care

Programs like this are part of what makes Cooperative Extension such a powerful asset for Fayetteville, Hope Mills, and Cumberland County — helping residents learn how to care for their landscapes the right way.

At Blackman & Sons Lawns and Landscapes, we’re proud to apply these same Extension-based best practices in the professional lawn care and landscaping services we provide throughout Cumberland County.

If you or someone you know enjoys gardening or wants to sharpen their skills, this is a great opportunity — and it’s completely free.

👉 Learn more about our local, veteran-owned landscaping services here:
🔗 https://www.blackmanandsons.com

Vince & the Blackman family
Blackman & Sons Lawns and Landscapes
Veteran-Owned • Master Gardener Volunteer • Fayetteville Proud

⭐️Are you 55+?

🫜Beginner Gardener or Advanced?

🪏Interested in sharpening your gardening skills?

👩🏽‍🌾The FREE monthly Horticulture education seminars presented by the Cumberland County NC - Cooperative Extension Master Gardener Volunteers at the Bill Crisp Senior Center may be for you!!

🗓️Mark your calendars for the 4th Tuesday of each month—starting in March. 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Pre-Registration is required. More information coming soon!

01/30/2026

Proud to share this opportunity from the Soldiers to Agriculture (STAG) Program 🇺🇸🌱

As a veteran and former participant in the Soldiers to Agriculture Program, I can personally say this program changes lives. STAG gives veterans real, practical pathways into agriculture, land management, horticulture, and business ownership — especially for those looking to work the land and serve their communities in a new way.

If you’re a veteran — or know a veteran — who’s interested in agriculture, farming, landscaping, or environmental stewardship, this program is worth your time. Spots are limited, and registration is open now for the upcoming class.

Programs like this are a big reason why we do what we do at Blackman & Sons Lawns and Landscapes. As a veteran-owned, family-run lawn and landscaping company serving Fayetteville, Hope Mills, and Cumberland County, we believe in stewardship, education, and giving back to the land and the people who serve it.

If this speaks to you, please share it — you never know who it might help take their next step.

👉 Learn more about our work here:
🔗 https://www.blackmanandsons.com

Vince & the Blackman family
Blackman & Sons Lawns and Landscapes
Veteran-Owned • Fayetteville Proud

We have a few slots left in the class! Please reach out to us today if you are interested in attending!