This Month in Your Garden – September 2026
September brings cooler weather and a busy list of gardening tasks across South Carolina. Learn what to plant, maintain, and prepare for fall and winter in the Coastal, Midlands, and Upstate regions.
Author: Jackie Jordan
Arrowhead Vine (Syngonium spp.) Indoor Care, Growing Tips & Plant Guide
Learn how to grow and care for arrowhead vine indoors, including lighting, watering, troubleshooting, and colorful Syngonium varieties.
Tropical Pitcher Plants (Nepenthes spp.): Indoor Care, Growing Tips, & Plant Guide
Discover how to care for tropical pitcher plants, prevent common problems, and choose the best Nepenthes species for your home.
ZZ Plant (Zamioculcas zamiifolia): Indoor Care, Growing Tips & Plant Guide
Learn how to grow and care for ZZ plants indoors, including light, watering, soil, and top cultivars for low-maintenance success.
This Month in Your Garden May 2026
May 2026 gardening tips for South Carolina gardeners, including lawn care, vegetables, drought management, pests, and seasonal planting advice.
Flame Violets (Episcia spp.): Indoor Care, Growing Tips & Plant Guide
A complete guide to growing flame violets indoors, with tips on light, watering, humidity, and common problems for healthy plants.
How to Grow and Care for Geo Plants (Geogenanthus spp.)
Geo plants (Geogenanthus spp.) are tropical houseplants known for dramatic dark foliage. Learn proper lighting, watering, humidity, and care tips for the indoor plant.
This Month in Your Garden – January 2026
January 2026 garden tasks and inspiration for Coastal, Midlands, Upstate, and Upstate regions. Plan the year, mulch beds, test soil, start seeds, prune, and enjoy winter’s calm.
This Month in Your Garden — October 2025
Discover October gardening tips for lawns, vegetables, flowers, trees, and houseplants across South Carolina’s coastal, midlands, and upstate regions.
This Month in Your Garden- July 2025
Coastal Region- Glen Payne Indoor Plant Care Indoor plants may need to be repotted if roots are growing over the sides of their container. Repot in containers 2-4” larger in diameter than the...
Can Plants Repel Problematic Insects?
Learn whether plants like basil, marigolds, and citronella truly repel mosquitoes, and how polyculture and beneficial predatory insects can help manage garden pests. Discover effective pest control strategies for your garden.
How to Use Cardboard in the Landscape: Benefits and Drawbacks
“Discover how to use cardboard in your landscape for effective weed control, soil fertility improvement, and bed preparation. Learn about the benefits, potential risks, and best practices for incorporating cardboard into your gardening routine.”