Cabbage Looper Insect Pests of Vegetable Crops
Identify cabbage loopers, recognize their jagged leaf damage, and use biological, cultural, and least-toxic controls to protect vegetable crops.
Author: Andrew "Drew" Jeffers
Integrated Pest Management for Evergreen Bagworms on Conifers in South Carolina
Evergreen bagworms can cause severe damage to conifers if left unmanaged. Learn how to identify infestations, monitor seasonal activity, and use integrated pest management strategies for effective control.
Integrated Pest Management (IPM): A Sustainable Approach to Pest Management
Discover IPM strategies for sustainable pest management using monitoring, cultural, biological, and chemical controls for healthier plants.
Soil Conditioning – Establishing a Successful Gardening Foundation
Explore methods to improve soil health, including aeration, organic matter addition, and moisture management.
Soil Texture Analysis “The Jar Test”
Discover how to identify sand, silt, and clay in your soil using the simple jar test for better garden management.
Pesticide Safety
Learn how to apply pesticides responsibly and safely in your home and garden.
Getting Your Mind Right for Gardening Season
Winter weather and rising food prices can make folks eager to get started in their gardens. Some gardeners even want to rush to “correct” last year’s mistakes. Great coaches in sports often talk...
Container Citrus Production
Discover how to produce healthy citrus fruits in pots, perfect for small spaces and patios.
Selecting Appropriate Pest Management Strategies
Spring is coming, and with it comes weeds, bugs, and diseases, oh my! Many home gardeners often get frustrated about what to do for various garden pests. Whether it is a weed, insect, or disease,...
Cover Crops
Cover crops, also known as green manures, are used by gardeners to add organic matter, protect the soil from erosion, suppress weeds, and add nutrients to the soil. Gardeners typically plant legume...
Clemson Extension Launches South Carolina Certified Landscape Professional Online Program
Clemson University’s Cooperative Extension Service is proud to offer a brand new program to the citizens of South Carolina! Many landscape professionals, whether in the private industry,...
Making More: Propagation by Cuttings
Summer is the perfect time of the year to propagate perennials, shrubs, and trees by stem cuttings. The primary benefit of cuttings is that all offspring are clones, retaining the same genetic...