Category: In the Garden

Protecting Berries from Birds

Apr 20, 2021 | In the Garden

Blueberries are one of the easiest fruits to grow in the backyard garden. Provided the proper soil conditions and care, a blueberry planting can be very productive and long-lived. One of the biggest...

Azalea Lace Bugs

Apr 19, 2021 | In the Garden

Azalea lace bugs are rather small insects, but their feeding habits leave telltale signs on the foliage. The leaves will have a whitish cast to them. Close examination will reveal very fine specks...

SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report. – April 12, 2021

Apr 16, 2021 | In the Garden

Coastal Region Rob Last reports, “Crops are generally doing well in the area, with strawberries coming off with good volumes. On the whole, row covers, or icing protected 97% of the...

Woodland Garden

Apr 15, 2021 | In the Garden

A woodland garden can be a peaceful place- quiet and dappled with lots of shades of green. In the heat of the summer, it can be a respite, and in the winter, a place to plan and enjoy the bare limbs...

What is it Wednesday?

Apr 14, 2021 | In the Garden

Sculptured Pine Borer, Chalcophora virginiensis Sculptured pine borer is the largest metallic wood-boring beetle in the eastern United States; adult beetles can measure up to 1.25 inches long!...

Bacterial Gall of Loropetalum

Apr 13, 2021 | In the Garden

Loropetalum (Loropetalum chinense), sometimes called Chinese fringe-flower, has become a staple for many landscapes over the last thirty years. With many varieties to choose from, loropetalum can...

Do I have to fertilize my shrubs and trees?

Apr 12, 2021 | In the Garden

Trees and shrubs are living investments that grow in value with each passing year. When properly selected, sited, and planted, they can be expected to thrive with the right care, which may include...

SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report – April 5, 2021

Apr 9, 2021 | In the Garden

Coastal Region Zack Snipes reports, “Temperatures checked in at 28 °F at the northern end of Charleston County one night this past week. Strawberries were covered, but some blossoms are...

When should you fertilize your lawn?

Apr 8, 2021 | In the Garden, Landscape

Fertilizing the lawn is a great way to improve its quality and is one component of turfgrass maintenance required to have a thick, lush stand of turf. How much fertilizer to use depends on the turf...

What Is It Wednesday?

Apr 7, 2021 | In the Garden, Shrubs, Uncategorized

Fishtail Camellia, Camellia japonica ‘White Mermaid’ Camellia japonica ‘White Mermaid,’ commonly referred to as fishtail camellia, matures to an approximately 10-foot by 10-foot shrub. The blooms...

Florida Anise

Apr 6, 2021 | In the Garden

Unlike other native shrubs and trees that have become the darlings of nationwide advertising campaigns, Florida anise-tree (Illicium floridanum) struggles to achieve widespread interest. This...

SCBG Plant Sale 2021

Apr 4, 2021 | In the Garden

Pyrus calleryana ‘Bradford’ was once touted as the perfect, sterile garden or landscape tree. It has now bred prolifically with other pear species and spread so extensively that it is...