Category: In the Garden

What is it? Wednesday – IO moth caterpillars

Aug 21, 2024 | In the Garden

This time of year, many caterpillars are actively feeding on trees throughout the state. These spikey little caterpillars will turn into the Io moth, a species common throughout South Carolina....

SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report – August 19, 2024

Aug 20, 2024 | In the Garden

The Coastal and Pee Dee regions have been drying out from Tropical Storm Debby. Fall crops are being planted in many areas. Peach harvest is coming to a close and muscadine harvest will begin soon....

Great Golden Sand Digger Wasp

Aug 19, 2024 | In the Garden

Many people respond negatively to wasps, but not every wasp is to be feared or eliminated. As a gardener, the presence of the great golden sand digger wasp (Sphex ichneumoneus) should be celebrated....

Be On the Lookout for Armyworms

Aug 15, 2024 | In the Garden

Fall armyworms are being reported in lawns and pastures across South Carolina. If you notice caterpillars feeding or moving in large numbers during the early morning or late evening hours, you may...

Question of the Week – Wood Boring Beetle

Aug 14, 2024 | In the Garden

What caused the oval-shaped holes in this young pecan tree? These oval-shaped holes were created by a wood boring beetle from either the Buprestidae or Cerambycidae families. Without seeing the...

SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report- August 12, 2024

Aug 13, 2024 | In the Garden

The coastal region and Pee Dee saw lots of rain and flooding in places from Tropical Storm Debby last week. As field conditions improve this week, please document any crop or infrastructure impacts...

Saltwater Remediation And Storm Damage Repair After A Storm 

Aug 8, 2024 | In the Garden

Fortunately, Hurricane Debby blew through South Carolina, but she left behind standing water, damaged trees, and other landscape issues. After the storm, homeowners can be left with a real mess to...

Question of the Week – Kiwi

Aug 7, 2024 | In the Garden

What kind of fruit is this? These little fuzzy fruit are kiwis of the genus Actinidia, and were found growing on a hobby farm on Johns Island, SC. Kiwi hails from the grasslands of China and...

SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report – August 5, 2024

Aug 6, 2024 | In the Garden

We’re forecast to get lots of rain this week from Tropical Storm Debby. This comes as growers are finishing up summer crops and are making preparations for fall crops. See details below. Keep an eye...

Distinguishing the Difference Between Centipedegrass and St. Augustinegrass

Aug 5, 2024 | In the Garden

Correctly identifying grasses is no easy task, but it is crucial when it comes to maintaining a lawn. Incorrect identification can lead to improper management practices, resulting in a poor quality...

This Month in Your Garden- August 2024

Aug 1, 2024 | In the Garden

Coastal Region- Brad Fowler Make sure to scout the lawn regularly for pests. Armyworms and brown patch/large patch are a couple of common issues that can cause major damage if not treated quickly....

Question of the Week – Kudzu Bug

Jul 31, 2024 | In the Garden

What are these insects on pole butterbeans? The insects pictured are bean plataspids, Megacopta cribraria (F.), commonly known as “kudzu bugs.” They are an invasive plant pest from Asia. First...