Author: Jackie Jordan

Weed of the Month Lambsquarters

Jun 9, 2022 | In the Garden, Uncategorized

Lambsquarters (Chenopodium album) is a close relative of quinoa and is generally considered a famine food. It was once a popular green but lost favor after spinach was introduced to Europeans around...

Weed of the Month – Blue-eyed grass

May 9, 2022 | In the Garden

Blue-eyed grass (Sisyrinchium angustifolium) is a beautiful native plant in the iris family. This perennial plant looks very similar to thicker bladed turfgrasses and can survive in the lawn without...

Weed of the Month – Dichondra

Apr 19, 2022 | In the Garden

Dichondra (Dichondra repens) is a semi-evergreen, mat-forming perennial. It is a member of the morning glory family and is native to New Zealand. Dichondra grows well in moist soils, tolerates...

Weed of the Month Common Groundsel

Feb 24, 2022 | In the Garden

Common groundsel (Senecio vulgaris ) is an annual winter weed in the aster family. Luckily, it rarely becomes a problem in the lawn since it does not survive mowing. It can, however, quickly become...

Watering Warm-Season Lawns During Winter

Dec 7, 2021 | In the Garden

Most years, South Carolina receives several inches of rain during the fall and winter. This year, however, we have been on the dry side. We have also been having warmer than average days, and your...

Should You Overseed Your Warm-Season Lawn?

Oct 4, 2021 | In the Garden

Do you dream of a lawn that is green year-round? Warm-season grasses turn brown in cooler weather, and although natural, some people turn to the practice of overseeding to maintain a green lawn...

Weed of the Month – Doveweed

Sep 23, 2021 | In the Garden

Doveweed (Murdannia nudiflora) Doveweed is a summer annual broadleaf weed in the dayflower family. It has a low-growing, very grass-like habit and appearance. It produces stolons (creeping...

Plan Winter Weed Control Now

Sep 6, 2021 | In the Garden, Lawns, Weed

It still feels like summer, but it is already time to start thinking about winter weed control. Annual winter weeds germinate late summer through fall and slowly grow during the winter months. They...

Weed of the Month – Wild Poinsettia / Desert Poinsettia

Aug 23, 2021 | In the Garden

Wild Poinsettia / Desert Poinsettia (Euphorbia heterophylla var. cyathophora) This North American native plant is a relative of the popular holiday poinsettia. Both plants are members of the...

Scouting for Lawn Insects

Aug 9, 2021 | In the Garden

The dog days of summer can be brutal on your lawn, especially if you have an insect attacking the grass. Insect damage can occur on both the blades and the roots and can cause yellow to brown...

Weed of the Month – Fragrant Kyllinga

Jul 26, 2021 | In the Garden

Fragrant Kyllinga (Kyllinga odorata) Fragrant kyllinga is mostly a summer annual but can be perennial with milder winters. It is a member of the Sedge (Cyperaceae) family. It can be distinguished...

How Often Should A Lawn Be Watered?

Jul 8, 2021 | In the Garden

Proper irrigation can make a big difference in the health of your lawn. Most turfgrasses need about an inch of water a week. Use a rain gauge and monitor the forecast to help determine when to...