Category: In the Garden

Mistletoe

Dec 12, 2019 | In the Garden, Landscape

Mistletoe is often found hanging in American homes as a traditional decoration during the holiday season. Once believed to have magical powers, as well as medicinal properties, the custom in which...

Caring for Your Poinsettia during the Holidays

Dec 9, 2019 | Holiday, In the Garden, Indoor Plants

Nothing says Christmas more than a poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima). Did you know that December 12th is known as National Poinsettia Day? Plant breeders have developed a wide range of colors in...

How to Make a Boxwood Kissing Ball for the Holidays

Dec 2, 2019 | Holiday, In the Garden

Did you know that the tradition of making and hanging a kissing ball dates back to the early Middle Ages? During that time, people used apples or potatoes as a base to create a ball-shaped...

Weed of the Month – Common Cats-ear

Nov 21, 2019 | In the Garden

Common cats-ear (Hypochaeris radicata) is a perennial weed. Its name comes from the dense hairs that cover the leaves. It looks very similar to dandelions, but its leaves are not as deeply notched....

What to do with all the leaves?

Nov 4, 2019 | In the Garden, Landscape

Each autumn, a precious and free resource for gardeners falls from the sky. Many folks choose to bag this excellent source of nutrients and have them hauled away. Leaves are an invaluable source of...

Cool-Season Vegetable Garden Pests

Oct 31, 2019 | In the Garden

Monitor cool-season crops for pests, such as aphids and various caterpillar species (cabbage loopers, cross-striped cabbageworm, and diamondback moth caterpillars). Properly identifying these pests...

SC Native Plant Certificate Program

Oct 28, 2019 | In the Garden

The study of native plants, the ecosystems of South Carolina, and sustainable landscaping practices form the focus of the South Carolina Native Plant Certificate Program. A partnership between the...

The Legend of the Woolly Worm

Oct 24, 2019 | In the Garden

Have you ever heard the tale that woolly “worms” predict the weather for the upcoming winter? Whether you believe it is fact or a tall tale, learn how to tell if our winter will be mild or cold by...

Weed of the Month: Bahiagrass

Oct 21, 2019 | In the Garden

Bahiagrass (Paspalum notatum) is commonly referred to as highway grass. It’s a tough, drought tolerant, perennial grass that survives in soils with low fertility. Due to its very coarse and open...

Chinese Pistache

Oct 17, 2019 | In the Garden

Are you looking for a medium-sized, landscape shade tree that will have amazing fall color of fiery yellows, oranges, and reds? Then, the Chinese pistache (Pistacia chinensis) is an excellent...

Harvesting Pecans

Oct 14, 2019 | In the Garden

Harvesting pecans can be a tedious task, but with these tips, homeowners can ease the burden and keep more delicious pecans for their own consumption. When the nuts fall to the ground, one must...

Large Patch Disease Control in Warm Season Lawns

Oct 7, 2019 | In the Garden

Large patch disease is probably the most common and damaging disease of warm season turfgrass in South Carolina. The most susceptible turfgrass to large patch is centipedegrass, followed by St....