Category: In the Garden

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...

What Is It? Wednesday- White Peach Scale

Mar 1, 2023 | In the Garden

This is an infestation of white peach scale. White peach scale isn’t terribly common to find, and when you do see it, it is usually concentrated on just a few trees within a much larger block. We...

SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report– February 27, 2023

Feb 28, 2023 | In the Garden

Coastal Region Rob Last reports, “After a warm week in the Lowcountry, we received some welcome showers. The rainfall will aid in cultivating and bed formation for spring crops. Beds should be...

A Lazy Gardener Loves the Garden

Feb 23, 2023 | In the Garden

While many think of vegetables when using the word garden, the basic definition of a garden, as a plot of soil in which plants are grown, is widely inclusive. Gardeners are passionate about native...

What is It? Wednesday – Yellowmargin Leaf Beetle and Vegetable Weevil damage

Feb 22, 2023 | In the Garden

This Napa cabbage is being fed on by larvae of both the yellow margined leaf beetle (YMLB, Microtheca ochroloma) and vegetable weevil (Listroderes difficilis). YMLB can be a significant pest for...

SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report – February 20, 2023

Feb 21, 2023 | In the Garden

Statewide Tom Bilbo reports, “If you’re growing strawberries in the warmest parts of the state and you haven’t been checking and/or spraying your fields for spider mites, you’re going to want to....