Category: In the Garden

Prepare Warm-Season Lawns for Winter

Sep 17, 2018 | In the Garden

Follow these steps to prepare warm-season lawns for the winter: Do not apply nitrogen fertilizer at this time. Lime and/or potassium may be applied at this time if a soil test indicates that it is...

How to Tell the Difference Between Goldenrod and Ragweed

Sep 10, 2018 | In the Garden

Distinguish goldenrod from ragweed with this visual identification guide.

Autumn Roadside Wildflowers

Sep 3, 2018 | In the Garden

When traveling the backroads in Upstate South Carolina during autumn, I find the number of colorful, roadside wildflowers quite amazing. Many species are growing in or near the moist highway...

Figs are Ripening

Aug 27, 2018 | In the Garden

Yes, the time for figs to ripen has arrived. In most areas, the relatively mild winter months aided figs in producing a good crop of new shoots resulting in a bounty of small green fruit. Here in...

Grow a Cutting Garden

Apr 30, 2018 | Flowering, Flowers, In the Garden, Landscape, Landscaping

Growing a cutting garden is easy and useful for creating your own floral designs. Cutting gardens can be grown in rows like traditional vegetable gardens, in raised beds, or containers. Most...

Native Azaleas: Natural Color in the Shade Garden

Sep 7, 2015 | In the Garden, Landscape, Shrubs

Learn how native azaleas bring stunning blooms and vibrant color to shaded landscapes.