Boxwood
Discover how Boxwood shrubs can add elegance and structure to any landscape.
Category: Landscape
Landscape Irrigation Management Part 5: Irrigation Time of Day
The best time of day to irrigate is the subject of some debate. One group suggests that early morning is the best time, while another group claims that afternoon is the best. Very few people...
Landscape Irrigation Management Part 4: Winter Irrigation & Winterizing
Winter Irrigation Winter landscape irrigation has long been considered an oxymoron in the Southeast. A good portion of South Carolina’s 48 to 52 inches of annual rainfall finds its way to Earth...
Landscape Irrigation Management Part 3: How Much Water?
Quite a bit of information about water use is known about agronomic crops such as tomatoes, cotton, and peaches. Most of this information was determined from research that compared crop yields (and...
Landscape Irrigation Management Part 2: Determining When to Irrigate
Irrigation mismanagement occurs simply because few people know when to begin irrigating. Some wait until plants begin to wilt before adding water, while others are convinced that watering frequently...
Landscape Irrigation Management Part 1: Water in the Landscape
Many in the Southeast view irrigation as a “quick fix” for problems encountered during a hot, dry summer. It is a simple way to get water to wilting plants and keep them alive until rainfall...
Composting
What Is Composting? Composting is a biological process that decomposes organic materials into a high-quality soil amendment. This process occurs in nature but can be accelerated and improved under...
Lawn Establishment
Learn how to create a lush, healthy lawn with proper establishment techniques.
Oak
Learn about Oak trees, famous for their shade, longevity, and role in creating picturesque landscapes.
Annual Vinca
Learn how Annual Vinca adds reliable beauty to your summer garden with minimal effort.
Incorporating Beneficials Into the Gardener’s Toolkit
Many insect species are present in home gardens and landscapes. Groups like butterflies and moths catch the eye on a regular basis and tend to dazzle us with beauty and grace. Bees, native and...
Attracting & Feeding Songbirds
A Primer in Backyard Songbird Conservation Birding has become one of the most popular pastimes in North America. Annually, millions of Americans travel thousands of miles in search of rare and...