“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.”
Spring has sprung! Discover region-specific gardening tips for South Carolina this April. From lawn care timing and flower bed refreshes to vegetable planting and summer bulbs, this monthly guide from Clemson Extension experts helps you grow smarter across the Coastal, Midlands, and Upstate regions.
This Month in Your Garden – January 2025 provides practical gardening tips tailored for South Carolina’s Coastal, Midlands, and Upstate regions. From tool maintenance and soil testing to planning spring gardens and caring for houseplants, this guide covers essential tasks for January. Discover fragrant winter bloomers, learn seed-starting techniques, and prepare your landscape for a thriving growing season ahead.
December brings unique gardening opportunities across South Carolina! Discover tips for winter lawn care, planting spring bulbs, and managing cool-season vegetables. Explore festive indoor plants like poinsettias, amaryllis, and holiday cacti, and learn how to make the most of your winter landscape with vibrant pansies, ornamental kale, and more. Whether you’re in the Coastal, Midlands, or Upstate regions, this guide has everything you need for a productive and festive gardening season.
The fall armyworm is a native species that can’t tolerate cold very well. They only overwinter in South Florida and the southernmost regions of Texas. Since they can not tolerate cold, we typically...
Coastal Region – Glen Payne Tropical Storm Debby left over 16″ of rainfall in the Lowcountry at the end of August. Irrigation systems can be checked, and watering days and run times can be...
Coastal Region – Glen Payne Pitcher plants in the Lowcountry of South Carolina are hard at work. The yellow pitcher plant, Sarracenia flava, is a carnivorous plant native to the southeastern United...
Coastal Region- Glen Payne Irrigation systems can now be turned on to perform annual audits before spring officially arrives. Controllers found in the OFF position should be turned ON as ground...
Coastal Region- Brad Fowler Unexpected temperature drops in early winter may cause cold damage to plants, but wait to do corrective pruning until the damage can be fully assessed in late winter or...
Coastal Region – Christopher Burtt Continue mowing the turf at a normal height until the nighttime temperatures begin to cool. Once it begins to cool, raise the mower height to allow more...
Coastal Region – Christopher Burtt Apply a second (or third) application (if necessary) of turf fertilizer. Follow soil result guidelines for appropriate ratios. Do not exceed 1 pound of...
Common ragweed (Ambrosia artemisiifolia) is a North American native plant in the aster family. It has a rapid growth rate and can reach four to six feet tall. Common ragweed is a summer annual. It...
