Beginner-Friendly Native Plants for South Carolina’s Coastal Plain
Discover beginner-friendly native plants for South Carolina’s Coastal Plain that support wildlife, reduce maintenance, and create sustainable landscapes.
Category: Landscape
Leyland Cypress Diseases and Insect Pests in South Carolina
Identify and manage common Leyland cypress diseases and insect pests in South Carolina with proven cultural practices and targeted treatments.
Bald-cypress (Taxodium distichum): Identification, Care, Growth Rate & Landscape Use
Bald-cypress (Taxodium distichum) is a native deciduous conifer valued for its feathery foliage, orange-red fall color, and tolerance of wet or urban soils. This guide covers identification, growth rate, site requirements, landscape uses, common problems, and recommended cultivars for South Carolina and beyond.
Chrysanthemum Diseases and Insect Pests in South Carolina
Identify and manage common chrysanthemum diseases and insect pests in South Carolina using cultural practices, resistant varieties, and labeled treatments.
Armored Scale Insects on Ornamental Plants in South Carolina
Learn how to identify and control armored scale insects on ornamental plants in South Carolina using cultural practices, horticultural oils, and systemic treatments.
Hardy Ferns: How to Grow and Care for Ferns in South Carolina
Discover hardy ferns for South Carolina, including care tips, propagation, and best species for shade gardens.
Swamp Milkweed (Asclepias incarnata) Care, Cultivation & Growing Guide for South Carolina Pollinator Gardens
Swamp milkweed is a native pollinator plant that attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Learn how to grow it in South Carolina landscapes.
Gray Mold (Botrytis Blight) on Flowers, Fruits, and Vegetables (Botrytis cinerea)
Gray mold (Botrytis blight) is a common fungal disease that affects many garden plants during cool, damp weather. Learn how to identify symptoms and prevent plant damage.
Boxwood Diseases and Insect Pests in South Carolina
Boxwoods in South Carolina are vulnerable to fungal diseases, nematodes, and insect pests that cause decline, defoliation, and dieback. Learn how to identify symptoms and implement effective cultural and chemical management strategies.
Oak Diseases and Insect Pests in South Carolina
Learn how to identify and manage common oak diseases and insect pests in South Carolina using proven cultural and chemical strategies.
Crape Myrtle Diseases & Insect Pests in South Carolina
Learn how to diagnose and control crape myrtle diseases and insect pests using resistant varieties, cultural practices, and labeled treatments.
Growing and Using Juniper (Juniperus spp.): Large Shrubs and Trees
Growing large shrub and tree junipers (Juniperus spp.) in the Southeast, including care, spacing, pests, and top cultivars for screening and landscape use.