August 9 Week 2 Garden Photos
“Though she be but little, she is fierce.” ~William Shakespeare~ Green Lynx Spider ( Peucetia viridans) Barbara H. Smith, ©2021 HGIC, Clemson University American Painted Lady Butterfly...
Author: N. Jordan Franklin
Forget the Hearts and Chocolates; February is for Pruning!
While romantics look to mid-February as a time to impress their favorite Valentine with chocolates and flowers, experienced gardeners know now is time to show their plants love through careful...
The Role of Organic Matter in Healthy Soils
The physical, chemical, and biological properties of soil work together to make it a complex, dynamic, and living substance. The role of organic matter in soil health is vital. Soil organic matter...
Planting Shrubs Correctly
When to Plant In South Carolina, fall is the best season to plant shrubs for optimal root growth and successful plant establishment. From the fall through the winter, the above-ground structures of...
Site Considerations When Selecting Plants
Planning Before Planting A beautiful and functional landscape owes its success to many considerations. Chiefly among them is a keen assessment and understanding of the conditions particular to the...
Just Say ‘No’ to Pre-Emergent Herbicide and Fertilizer Combination Products!
As winter gives way to spring, gardeners get that familiar itch to get outside and begin preparing for the coming growing season. With so many tasks to do, it is easy for well-intentioned gardeners...
Halloween Means Bat Week!
Of the animals we associate with Halloween, bats are arguably the most popular and terrifying. Since the days of Cortez and the Spanish Conquistadors, bats have been widely misunderstood animals in...
The Art and Science of Pruning
Pruning trees and shrubs is an art and a science. From an artistic perspective, a discerning eye is needed to evaluate a plant, then determine what (if anything) must be done to achieve the desired...
La Poda de Arbustos
La poda apropiada para los arbustos es una obra de arte que no va parecer que fue podada. Los cortes realizados en la poda deben permanecer dentro de la planta cubiertas por los remanentes de las...
Crape Myrtle Pruning
Crape myrtles are often chosen as a landscape plant for their long, summer blooming period. Also making crape myrtle a popular landscape choice is the fact that the plant is as tough as it is...