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.
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.
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 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 – 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...
Coastal Region – Brad Fowler March normally brings with it a few warmer days, and it may be tempting to turn the irrigation on to make sure plants and turf are getting enough water, but try to...
We’ve set our clocks back an hour with the end of day-light-savings time. Thanksgiving is a recent memory, and the day length continues to shorten as the winter solstice (December 21st) approaches....
On a recent walk through the neighborhood with our family dog, it was apparent that fall was in full swing. Except for the evergreens, fewer trees have a full canopy of green leaves. Deciduous tree...
When planting a traditional garden with conventional rows, approximately 100 square feet per crop per individual are necessary to provide fresh food for a season. An additional 100 square feet per...
Coastal Region – Christopher Burtt This is the warmest part of the Summer. Watch for disease and insect issues and pay attention to water. Just because it is hot, do be careful not to...
Gardeners toss around the term deadheading when discussing flowering, but what does it mean? Deadheading is pruning to remove older, faded flowers from a plant. But why is this technique beneficial...
Want to know how to get two distinct flavors from one plant? Well, the plant known as Coriandrum sativum can provide just that. C. sativum is commonly cultivated as a low growing, vegetative herb...
