Giant Coneflower
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...
Category: Flowers
June 19 Week 3 Garden Photos
“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...
This Month in Your Garden June 2023
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...
Holiday Decorating With Fresh Greenery
Learn how to craft beautiful wreaths, garlands, and centerpieces using fresh greenery from your garden or local source.
Pollinator Gardening
Learn how to design and maintain a garden that supports pollinators, boosting biodiversity and plant health.
Zinnia Insect Pests & Diseases
Learn how to identify and control common zinnia problems.
June 6 Week 1 Garden Photos
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...
Scaevola or Fan Flower
Learn how Scaevola adds cascading color and resilience to your outdoor spaces.
Cleome or Spider Flower
Discover how Cleome enhances your garden with its unique flowers and graceful appearance.
Melampodium or Butter Daisy
Learn how Melampodium thrives in warm climates, offering vibrant color with minimal care.
Ginger Lily
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...
Goldenrod & Ragweed
Learn how to control ragweed while supporting native goldenrod plants.