Category: In the Garden

SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report June 1, 2021

Jun 4, 2021 | In the Garden

Coastal Region Rob Last reports, “On the whole, disease pressure in most crops remains low. The exception is cucurbits, where we are finding powdery mildew in cucumbers as well as downy...

Why You Should Aerate Your Lawn

Jun 3, 2021 | In the Garden

Aeration is a cultural practice that does not need to be done often but can provide immense benefits for your lawn. Soil is comprised of minerals, organic matter, and the spaces in between those...

What is it? Wednesday

Jun 2, 2021 | In the Garden

Lovebugs, Plecia nearctica (Diptera: Bibionidae) are small, black-colored flies except for the top of the thorax being red. The common name “lovebug” refers to the adult male and female flying...

Springs and Seeps are More Important Than You Think

Jun 1, 2021 | In the Garden

Springs and seeps are more than just a nuisance wet spot in the landscape; they’re considered types of wetlands and are an expression of groundwater flowing upward and surfacing on land. Sometimes...

Tips and Tricks for Growing Lily of the Nile

May 27, 2021 | In the Garden

Lily of the Nile or agapanthus (Agapanthus africanus and hybrids with this species) is a blue-flowered perennial that grows from a rhizome (fleshy root). Each rhizome sends up several shoots....

What is it? Wednesday

May 26, 2021 | In the Garden

Moth fly (Diptera: Psychodidae) Moth flies (order: Diptera) are in the family Psychodidae. Entomologists often refer to insects using a shortened version of the family name. In this instance, I...

SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report May 24, 2021

May 25, 2021 | In the Garden

Coastal Region Rob Last reports, “As we mentioned last week, cucurbit downy mildew has been confirmed in cucumber crops locally. Other pests and disease levels in cucurbits remain low....

Japanese Beetles

May 24, 2021 | In the Garden

A lot of attention recently has been on periodical cicadas, which are coming out of the ground after 17 years across parts of the Southeast and much of the Mid-Atlantic region. However, another...

Weed of the Month – Slender Rush

May 21, 2021 | In the Garden

Slender Rush (Juncus tenuis) Slender rush is a native, perennial plant. It has thin, hollow, dark green leaves. The plant resembles sedges because it also has three leaves near the top of the stem....

SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report- May 17, 2021

May 21, 2021 | In the Garden

Coastal Region Zack Snipes reports, “Everything is progressing nicely in the Lowcountry.  We got some much-needed rain last week.  Temperatures have been cool, so things are somewhat slow from...

Laurel Wilt Disease

May 20, 2021 | In the Garden

Laurel wilt is a destructive disease caused by a fungal pathogen (Raffaelea lauricola) that is carried into trees by the non-native Redbay ambrosia beetle (Xyleborus glabratus). Both beetle and...

Conserve Water in Your Landscape with Proper Plant Selection and Placement

May 18, 2021 | In the Garden

Water is like gasoline: you don’t miss it until it’s gone. Benjamin Franklin succinctly stated it this way: “When the well is dry, we know the worth of water.” So, while you may not be contemplating...