The Home & Garden Information Center (HGIC) provides research-based information on landscaping, gardening, plant health, household pests, food safety & preservation, and nutrition, physical activity & health. HGIC is designed to complement Clemson’s network of professionals and volunteers by answering the routine types of calls and thereby freeing agents to deal with commercial agriculture/horticulture questions and conduct proactive programming to larger audiences. 1-888-656-9988 (SC residents only, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm, M – F)
Flowers
Growing Annuals
Annuals quickly provide more color in the landscape for longer periods of time than any other...
LAWNS
Measuring the Area of a Home Lawn
One of the most crucial steps any homeowner can take to properly manage their lawn is to measure...
VEGETABLES
Sweet Potato
Planting The sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas) is a warm-season crop that is not planted until well...
