How to Identify, Understand, and Manage Cicadas
Explore cicada identification, life cycle, and management tips for homeowners and gardeners in South Carolina.
Author: Ginger Elizabeth Long
October 27 Week 4 Garden Photos
“When summer gathers up her robes of glory, and like a dream of beauty glides away.” ~Sarah Helen Power Whitman~ White Queen Caladium (Caladium 'White Queen') Ginger Long, ©2025 HGIC,...
How to Grow and Care for Candy Corn Plant (Cuphea micropetala)
Add fall color and attract hummingbirds with candy corn plants. Learn how to grow and maintain Cuphea micropetala in South Carolina gardens.
October 6 Week 1 Garden Photos
“October, crisp, misty, golden October, when the light is sweet and heavy.” ~Angela Carter~ Yellow Crownbeard (Verbesina occidentalis) Barbara H. Smith, ©2025 HGIC, Clemson Extension...
September 29 Week 5 Garden Photos
“September: the golden threshold between summer and winter.” ~Meeta Ahluwalia~ Fall Light in the Garden Barbara H. Smith, ©2025 HGIC, Clemson Extension Beneficial Yellow Garden Writing...
September 22 Week 4 Garden Photos
“The beauty of a garden comes not just from flowers but from the love poured into it.” ~Anonymous~ Luna Moth (Actias luna) Julia Nichols, ©2025 HGIC, Clemson Extension Sweet Talk™ Red...
Seasonal Container Gardening: Fall Through Winter
Bring fall and winter containers to life with pansies, kale, herbs, and evergreens for lasting color and texture.
This Month in Your Garden – September 2025
South Carolina September garden guide: fall planting, lawn care, pollinator flowers, pest control, and perennial maintenance tips.
How to Grow and Care for Red Hot Poker (Kniphofia uvaria)
Discover how to grow red hot poker plants with care tips for soil, sun, water, pruning, and pollinator-friendly blooms in bold summer colors.
Japanese Stiltgrass: Identification, Control Methods & Removal Tips
Learn how to identify and remove invasive Japanese stiltgrass using pulling, mowing, and herbicide strategies.
Deer-Resistant Gardening: 3 Plant Groups That Deter Browsing
Learn how to protect your garden from deer damage with plants that are aromatic, toxic, or textured—three proven strategies for creating a more deer-resistant landscape.
June 9 Week 2 Garden Photos
“And then, one fairy night, May became June.” ~F. Scott Fitzgerald~ Giant Coneflower (Rudbeckia maxima) Barbara H. Smith, ©2025 HGIC, Clemson Extension White Pixels Asiatic Lily (Lilium...