Lespedeza
Summary Common lespedeza is a non-native, annual plant found in areas of low nitrogen fertility and thin turf Applications of a three-way herbicide containing 2,4-D, dicamba, and mecoprop are...
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Oct 26, 2021 | Fruits & Vegetables, Vegetables
Potatoes are a very easy and fun crop to grow in the home garden. White-skinned and red-skinned potatoes can be grown as an early crop for new potatoes and as a late crop for storage. Choose an...
Sep 10, 2021 | Flowering, Indoor Plants, Problems
African violets are easily the most popular flowering houseplants in America. Their popularity arises from the fact that they are easy to grow and can bloom for 10 to 12 months of the year. They...
Palm trees grown in the landscape appear carefree, but they are susceptible to many diseases, insects, and nutritional problems. Avoid many of these problems by following the recommended cultural...
Sep 10, 2021 | Flowering, Foliage, Indoor Plants, Problems
When a houseplant looks less than healthy, most often, it is the result of improper care. Factors such as too much or too little water, light, heat, or fertilizer can cause many plant problems....
Houseplants can develop many problems, but most have environmental or cultural causes. Diseases are not common on most houseplants grown indoors because environmental conditions are not favorable...
Aug 27, 2021 | Annuals, Landscape, Landscaping, Problems
Using herbicides to control weeds or other undesirable plants is a common practice in many integrated pest management (IPM) strategies. However, improper application methods and drift of herbicides...
Aug 27, 2021 | Weed
Virginia buttonweed (Diodia virginiana) is a challenging to control turfgrass weed that has recently become a prevalent weed in South Carolina lawns. This perennial weed is deeply rooted, produces...
Aug 27, 2021 | Fruits & Vegetables, Landscape, Problems
While a good pest management plan will start with preventative, cultural, and other non-chemical methods, these are sometimes not completely effective on their own. In this case, a pesticide may be...
Pansies are among the most popular garden flowers grown today. They are most commonly grown as annuals, producing the best flowers and growth when temperatures are mild in the fall and spring....
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