June 26 Week 4 Garden Photos
“In June, as many as a dozen species may burst their buds on a single day.” ~Aldo Leopold~ Arkansas Bells (Sinningia 'Arkansas Bells') Barbara H. Smith, ©2023 HGIC, Clemson University...
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Jun 26, 2023 | Flowers, Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants
“In June, as many as a dozen species may burst their buds on a single day.” ~Aldo Leopold~ Arkansas Bells (Sinningia 'Arkansas Bells') Barbara H. Smith, ©2023 HGIC, Clemson University...
Jun 22, 2023 | Flowers, In the Garden, Perennials
I love adding drama to a garden, especially choosing a plant that will stop you in your tracks with your mouth gaping open! One such plant is the giant coneflower (Rudbeckia maxima). It’s a...
Jun 19, 2023 | Flowers, Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants
“Ah, lovely June, thy sunny days are here, The world seems gayer for thy coming; The glad birds sing their shrill and tender songs, And all day long the bees are humming. All fairest things...
Jun 1, 2023 | Flowers, Fruits & Vegetables, In the Garden, Landscape, Problems
Coastal Region – Brad Fowler Managing fire ants in the landscape can sometimes be difficult, but applying fire ant baits in early June, when ants are foraging, can help keep them under...
Mar 30, 2023 | Flowers, Holiday, Indoor Plants
One of the oldest winter holiday traditions is decorating the house with fresh greenery. Evergreens are used to represent everlasting life and hope for the return of spring. Southerners have been...
Feb 22, 2023 | Flowers, Landscape, Landscaping
In 2007, the U.S. Senate designated a week in June as National Pollinator Week to increase the general public’s awareness of the importance of pollinators to food production. What is pollination?...
Jun 6, 2022 | Flowers, Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants
Hydrangeas Are The Stars of a June Garden Cityline® Rio Hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla 'Cityline® Rio') Barbara H. Smith, ©2022 HGIC, Clemson University Eva Lyon Holmes Hydrangea (Hydrangea...
Feb 14, 2022 | Entomology, Flowers
Insect Pest Prevention & Control Zinnias are excellent sources of pollen and nectar for many beneficial insects; therefore, it is not recommended that insecticides, other than insecticidal soap,...
Fan flower (Scaevola aemula) is an excellent summer annual to grow in hanging baskets, window boxes, containers, or as a bedding plant. Native to Australia, scaevola cultivars have become popular in...
Jan 21, 2022 | Flowers, Landscape, Landscaping
An easily grown annual native to South America, cleome (Cleome hassleriana synonym C. pungens, C. spinosa) is a favorite in Southern gardens. The delicate pink, rose, purple, white, or bicolor...
Melampodium or Butter Daisy (Melampodium divaricatum; synonym M. paludosum) is a reliable, low-maintenance summer annual. This member of the aster family originated in the tropical regions of...
Sep 13, 2021 | Flowers, In the Garden
Want to add a bit of tropical pizazz to your late summer or early fall perennial border? Then ginger lilies (Hedychium species) are your answer. They are not true lilies but distant cousins of...
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