Sweet Corn
Plant sweet corn and follow this guide for a successful harvest of tender, juicy kernels.
Author: Robert F. Polomski
Bush & Pole-Type Snap Beans
Explore the differences between bush and pole beans, along with planting and harvesting tips for a plentiful yield.
Onion, Leek, Shallot, & Garlic
Plant and grow flavorful alliums like onions, leeks, shallots, and garlic with these detailed care instructions.
Broadleaf Weeds
Learn how to identify and control broadleaf weeds effectively.
Give Your Bearded Irises Some Space – Divide Them
Let’s talk about division. Not the division you learned in math class. The kind that involves separating or splitting herbaceous perennials to make more plants. Perennials, such as bearded...
Grassy Weeds
Learn how to recognize and manage common grassy weeds in your landscape.
This Month in Your Garden- July 2022
Coastal – Laura Lee Rose Check rain gauges and run sprinklers as needed to keep grass healthy and green. One inch of irrigation can be added weekly if there isn’t sufficient rainfall. Look for any...
Lightning and Trees
Did you know that Lightning Safety Awareness Week was June 19 – 25, 2022? When you hear statements from the National Weather Service like this one: “Continuous cloud to ground lightning...
Pruning Peaches & Nectarines
Master pruning techniques to promote healthier growth of peaches and nectarines.
Watering the Vegetable Garden
As you drink your recommended 6 to 8, 8-ounce glasses of water per day, don’t forget that your vegetable garden should also never be short of water this summer. Did you know that water makes up 80...
Reading A Fertilizer Label
Discover the key to selecting the right fertilizer by decoding label information and nutrient breakdowns.
Peaches & Nectarines
Despite being a top peach-producing state, South Carolina growers face significant challenges. Diseases like brown rot and pests such as scale demand intensive management. Peaches also require annual pruning and fruit thinning for quality production. Additionally, selecting the right varieties is difficult, as chilling hour requirements can fluctuate greatly each year.