Seasonal Container Gardening: Fall Through Winter
Bring fall and winter containers to life with pansies, kale, herbs, and evergreens for lasting color and texture.
Author: Ginger Elizabeth Long
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...
How to Grow and Care for Astilbe
Brighten up shady garden spaces with astilbe. This guide covers everything from selecting cultivars to watering, pruning, and managing pests and diseases.
June 2 Week 1 Garden Photos
“Hydrangeas are like people. They come in all different shapes and sizes, and each one is beautiful in its own way.” ~Unknown~ Hi™ Fire Hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla 'Hi™ Fire') Barbara H. Smith,...
May 26 Week 4 Garden Photos
“The Month of May is the gateway to summer.” ~Jean Hersey~ Rio Red Dipladenia (Dipladenia 'Rio Red'), Batface Cuphea (Cuphea llavea) and Silver Falls Dichondra (Dichondra argentea...
May 19 Week 3 Garden Photos
“May is the perfect time to take a breath of fresh air and enjoy the beauty of spring.” ~Debasish Mridha~ Chatty Cat under Blue Hawaii Hosta (Hosta 'Blue Hawaii') Ginger Long, ©2025...
May 12 Week 2 Garden Photos
“May flowers always line your path and sunshine light your day. May songbirds serenade you every step along the way.” ~ Old Irish Blessing~ Rocket Yellow Snapdragon (Anthirrhinum majus...
Hummingbird Favorite: Growing Cardinal Climber for a Vibrant Garden
Excerpt: Cardinal Climber (Ipomoea x multifida) is a vibrant vine known for its bright red, tubular flowers that attract hummingbirds. Learn how to grow, care for, and propagate this heirloom plant, and discover tips on starting it from seed and differentiating it from the similar cypress vine.