Shorescaping Freshwater Shorelines
Shorescapes South Carolina is blessed to have an abundance of water resources in the form of rivers, lakes, ponds, and estuaries, and many residents own properties that adjoin these beautiful...
Category: Landscaping
Hydrangea
Explore tips for growing and maintaining Hydrangeas, a favorite for their dramatic flowers.
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...
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...
Soil Texture Analysis “The Jar Test”
Learn how to analyze your soil texture using the simple jar test method.
Choosing A Fertilizer
Discover tips for selecting the best fertilizer to support healthy and productive plants.
Fertilizers and the Environment
Learn how to minimize environmental risks while effectively using fertilizers in your garden.