The Home and Garden Information Center

The Home & Garden Information Center (HGIC) provides research-based information on landscaping, gardening, plant health, household pests, food safety and 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)

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This Month in Your Garden – February 2026

February is a transition month for South Carolina gardens. This regional update covers cold weather impacts, pruning guidance, lawn care timing, soil testing, and practical steps to prepare for the upcoming spring growing season across the Coastal, Midlands, and Upstate regions.

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