Southern Peas
Southern peas, black-eyed peas and field peas are all names for the crop known worldwide as cowpeas (Vigna unguiculata ssp. unguiculata). Cowpeas probably originated in Africa and were introduced to...
Author: Debbie Shaughnessy
Growing Begonias Indoors
Begonias (Begonia species) belong to a huge family that includes over 1000 species worldwide. Except for the hardy begonia, which will survive winters in South Carolina, begonias don’t tolerate cold...
Indoor Plants – Watering
The main cause of death of potted plants is over-watering. Roots need both water and oxygen, and when surrounded by water, they cannot take up oxygen. These roots may rot and eventually the whole...
Indoor Plants – Transplanting & Repotting
Actively growing houseplants need repotting from time to time. The frequency of repotting depends on the growth rate of the particular plant. Fast-growing plants may need repotting annually, while...
Indoor Plants – Terrariums
A terrarium is a transparent glass or plastic container with soil. It has an open or closed top and is used for displaying growing plants as a miniature landscape. Many kinds of containers can be...
Indoor Plants – Soil Mixes
It is important to have the correct soil mix for healthy plant growth. A high-quality container mix has the following general requirements: Dense enough to support the plant. Good nutrient-holding...
Indoor Plants – Moving Plants Indoors & Outdoors
Moving Plants Inside in Winter Temperatures of 50 °F or lower can damage many tropical plants via “chilling injury.” It is a good idea to move your houseplants inside when outside and...
Indoor Plants – Cleaning, Fertilizing, Containers & Light Requirements
Indoor plants are widely used in homes and commercial buildings such as offices, restaurants and shopping malls. They help us stay in touch with nature and, in a sense, “bring the outside...
Protecting Trees During Construction
The conflict between land development and tree protection seems to be a losing battle. Oftentimes, a building site has been chosen because of the presence of mature trees. These trees, however, have...
Oak
Oaks (Quercus species) are important trees in South Carolina. In general, the deciduous species are more common from the Midlands north, while the evergreens favor conditions in the Coastal Plains....
Sycamore
The sycamore (Platanus species) is a deciduous tree that is often grown for the shade it produces and the handsome bark on its massive trunk. There are 10 species, but this fact sheet will focus on...
Trasplante y Establecimiento de Árboles y Arbustos
Mover un arbusto ya establecido de una localidad a otra es una forma de cambiar la estética de tu jardín y economizar dinero al mismo tiempo. El trabajo puede ser intimidante, pero con una buena...