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)
Landscaping
Native Pollinators
Around 40% of the flowering plants in North America require insect pollination for reproduction,...
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
Straw Bale Gardening
Although straw bale gardening is an ancient practice, it has become a trending gardening technique...
