Shrubs For Fall Color
Add vibrant hues to your garden with these shrubs for fall color. Explore the best varieties and tips for creating a stunning autumn landscape.
Author: Ginger Elizabeth Long
This Month in Your Garden- November 2024 November 4, 2024
Coastal Region – Glen Payne Fall temperatures appear to be right around the corner in the coastal region, as nighttime temperatures begin to dip into the fifties. Drier weather has helped pepper...
Hellebore
Hellebores add beauty to winter gardens. Learn how to plant and care for these hardy, shade-loving perennials.
Popcorn Cassia
Last October, while driving along Main Street in uptown Greenwood, SC, I spotted a large plant with tall golden flower spikes. It was so fantastic that I made a U-turn to check it out. The plant was...
Evergreen Wisteria
The Home and Garden Information Center (HGIC) team visited the Atlanta Botanical Garden in late August. The garden was full of blooms despite the sweltering heat. One plant that caught my eye was a...
Wishbone Flower
Add more color to your shade garden and containers with the wishbone flower (Torenia). The unique flowers resemble a single snapdragon bloom and have stamens that meet in the center, resembling a...
Lenten Rose
Learn about Lenten Rose and its ability to add beauty to shaded landscapes year-round.
This Month in Your Garden- August 2024
Coastal Region- Brad Fowler Make sure to scout the lawn regularly for pests. Armyworms and brown patch/large patch are a couple of common issues that can cause major damage if not treated quickly....
Hummingbird Favorite: Pentas
Every spring, I visit local garden centers, searching for colorful flowers that attract hummingbirds. I like to combine these flowers in containers and place them where I can watch hummingbirds...
What Not to Plant – Horsetail
Have you ever planted something in your garden and years later regretted it? There are several plants in my garden that fit that bill. One such plant is horsetail or scouring rush (Equisetum...
Foxglove
For years, Foxglove (Digitalis species) has been a quintessential cottage garden flower. It is native to Europe and is a member of the plantain (Plantaginaceae) family. Foxglove adds height and...
Boxwood
Discover how Boxwood shrubs can add elegance and structure to any landscape.