Category: In the Garden

Learn how to create wildlife habitat on your porch using native plants, feeders, water sources, and small-space habitat ideas.

Insect and disease pressure is increasing across South Carolina crops as warm temperatures and rainfall continue statewide.

Discover the best porch ferns for South Carolina and learn expert tips for watering, fertilizing, and overwintering them successfully.

May 2026 gardening tips for South Carolina gardeners, including lawn care, vegetables, drought management, pests, and seasonal planting advice.

A healthy landscape is more than plants—it’s a balanced ecosystem. Learn how to attract beneficial insects and manage pests using IPM strategies.

South Carolina growers finally received much-needed rainfall, but increased disease pressure is expected this week. Early peach harvest has begun, while strawberries and blueberries continue producing. Growers should monitor pests like cucumber beetles in watermelon and adjust spray programs as conditions change.

Learn what the carbon to nitrogen ratio (C:N) is and how it impacts soil health, decomposition, and mulch decisions in home landscapes.

The Upstate saw much-needed rain over the weekend, while dry conditions persist across the Midlands and Lowcountry. Cooler temperatures may benefit crops like strawberries, but growers should stay alert for rising disease pressure and increasing insect activity, including mites, scale, and beetles.

Globe amaranth is an easy-to-grow annual that adds vibrant summer color, supports pollinators, and works well in beds, containers, and dried arrangements.

Near-record heat and dry conditions are impacting strawberry production across South Carolina, with widespread sunscald and ongoing pest pressure. Powdery mildew, spider mites, and irrigation challenges are key concerns for growers this week. Regional reports offer practical management tips as harvest continues.

Explore bird migration mysteries, from early myths to modern science, and learn how to track migrating birds today.