Category: In the Garden

Common Violets, a Beautiful Treasure

Mar 20, 2023 | In the Garden

If your garden is anything like mine at this time of year, it is peppered with these beautiful little treasures: common violets (Viola sororia). These blue, purple, and sometimes almost white, small...

A Desirable Chickweed, Who Knew?

Mar 16, 2023 | In the Garden

There are many spring wildflowers that grow in the mixed hardwood forests of South Carolina. Spring ephemerals are woodland herbaceous plants that emerge in early spring with flowers and foliage and...

What Is It? Wednesday- Cope’s Grey Treefrog

Mar 15, 2023 | In the Garden

I found this little guy while walking through the woods, scoping out turkey hunting spots. This species spends most of the year high in the trees, so finding it down low is likely a sign that...

SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report – March 13, 2023

Mar 14, 2023 | In the Garden

Statewide Justin Ballew reports, “Well, we knew a “late” cold spell was likely to happen at some point. Growers will need to take some steps to prepare for the cold over the next few days. The...

Caring for Spring-blooming Bulbs

Mar 13, 2023 | In the Garden

A couple of small patches of daffodils in my yard bring me joy each spring. A few years back, I purchased a few pots of declining plants at the local box store in late spring and plunked them in the...

Pecan Fertilization

Mar 10, 2023 | In the Garden

As the weather begins to warm up in February and March, our thoughts start toward pecan fertilizer applications. Correct fertilization is critical for pecan trees to achieve optimal nut yields. The...

Repotting Your Orchid

Mar 9, 2023 | In the Garden, Uncategorized

Most orchids are epiphytes and grow on the branches of trees in their native habitat. They are grown in pots in either sphagnum moss or bark to make care easier for commercial growers and consumers....

3 Evergreen Vines for Screening

Mar 8, 2023 | In the Garden

Do you have a chain link fence you’d like to hide? Cover it with evergreen vines. Evergreen vines are not only a great way to cover an eyesore, but they can also add vertical interest to your garden...

SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report- March 6, 2023

Mar 7, 2023 | In the Garden

Coastal Region Rob Last reports, “Fruit crops are all developing well with good fruit set and flowering. Strawberry crops are beginning to ripen, heralding a fresh taste of spring. Pests and disease...

Attracting Wildlife to Your Backyard

Mar 6, 2023 | In the Garden

“How do I attract wildlife to my backyard? Or “I want to see more animals in my yard.” I often hear this question/statement from wildlife-loving homeowners. It is important to note that you do not...

A Bouquet of Sunshine

Mar 3, 2023 | In the Garden

Most of my childhood recollections involve plants, dogs, and being constantly outdoors on the family farm and the Saluda River. This time of year, when my landscape is full of blooming daffodils, I...

This Month in Your Garden- March 2023

Mar 2, 2023 | In the Garden

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...