Fortunately, Hurricane Debby blew through South Carolina, but she left behind standing water, damaged trees, and other landscape issues. After the storm, homeowners can be left with a real mess to...
Caladiums and Elephant Ears add a tropical flair with colorful foliage to a shade garden. They will tolerate some morning sun, but need to be shaded in the hot afternoon. White Queen and Carolyn...
Beautiful Summer Bulbs “Bulbs need so little and give back so much.” ~Lauren Springer Ogden~ Surprise Lily (Lycoris squamigera) Barbara H. Smith, ©2024 HGIC, Clemson Extension Infusion...
Recently, the Home and Garden Information Center (HGIC) has been receiving photos of coneflowers (Echinacea purpurea) that are malformed and green. The plants are infected with aster yellows, a...
“Then followed that beautiful season…Summer…Filled was the air with a dreamy and magical light.” ~Henry Wadsworth Longfellow~ Rattlesnake Master (Eryngium yuccifolium)...
“Everything that slows us down and forces patience, everything that sets us back into the slow circles of nature, is a help. Gardening is an instrument of grace.” ~May Sarton~ American...
“Flowers are restful to look at. They have neither emotions nor conflicts.” ~Sigmund Freud~ Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus) Barbara H. Smith, ©2024 HGIC, Clemson Extension Pink Garden...
“Land is not merely soil, it is a fountain of energy flowing through a circuit of soils, plants, and animals.” ~Aldo Leopold~ Cope's Gray Treefrog (Hyla chrysoscelis) Barbara H. Smith,...
The HGIC Staff recently toured the Festival of Flower Topiary Displays in Greenwood, SC. The topiaries will be on display through July 8th. Plan a visit! HGIC Staff left to right: Barbara Smith,...
Would you like to add another native plant to your perennial or pollinator garden? One of my favorites is Stokes Aster (Stokesia laevis). It’s part of the Asteraceae family and is native to the...
Daylily flowers only last a day, but what joy they bring to the garden! Lullaby Baby Daylily (Hemerocallis 'Lullaby Baby') Millie Davenport, ©2024 HGIC, Clemson Extension Web Dancer Daylily...
Hydrangeas are the stars of a summer garden. Original Endless Summer Hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla 'Bailmer') Barbara H. Smith, ©2024 HGIC, Clemson Extension Pink lacecap hydrangea (Hydrangea...
