September Week 3 Garden Photos
“Fall is fast approaching.” Bougainvillea(Bougainvillea species) Thank you, Bill, for sharing your lovely bougainvillea. Courtesy of Bill Gore©, HGIC Fan Native Persimmon (Diospyros virginiana) The...
Category: Photo Worthy Plants
September Week 1 Garden Photos
Goodbye August and Hello September! Irridescent Spider Web Spiders are beneficial as they will catch many mosquitoes, gnats, and other insects in their webs. Barbara H. Smith, ©2019 HGIC, Clemson...
August Week 4 Garden Photos
Late summer and fall perennial flower selections for South Carolina gardens. Swamp Sunflower (Helianthus angustifolia) Barbara H. Smith, ©2018 HGIC, Clemson Extension Mountainmint (Pycnanthemum...
August Week 3 Garden Photos
Did you know these plants are native to the South Carolina? Indian grass (Sorghastrum nutans) Indian grass was named the official South Carolina state grass in 2001. Barbara H. Smith, ©2018 HGIC,...
August Week 2 Garden Photos
South Carolina Native Trees How to identify some of the native trees of South Carolina by the foliage. Eastern Redbud (Cercis canadensis) Barbara H. Smith, ©2019 HGIC, Clemson Extension Sassafras...
August Week 1 Garden Photos
All of these plants are listed as exotic invasive species on the South Carolina Exotic Pest Plant Council List. SEVERE THREAT-known to pose a severe threat to the natural areas of SC. SIGNIFICANT...
July Week 4 Garden Photos
There are many interesting plants blooming at the South Carolina Botanical Gardens. Wild Bergamont (Monarda fistulosa) Barbara H. Smith, ©2019 HGIC, Clemson Extension Voodoo Lily Seed Head...
July Week 2 Garden Photos
Hello Summer! Tuberose (Polianthes tuberosa) Barbara H. Smith, ©2019 HGIC, Clemson Extension Spider Web with Morning Dew Barbara H. Smith, ©2019 HGIC, Clemson Extension Sunflowers Barbara H. Smith,...
July Week 1 Garden Photos
Common vegetable insect pests, diseases, and disorders that affect South Carolina gardens. Tomato Fruitworm Damage Zachary Boone Snipes, ©2015 Clemson Extension Bacterial Leaf Spot on Tomato Zachary...
June Week 4 Garden Photos
Hostas are wonderful additions to filtered shade gardens. There are many beautiful cultivars to choose from. Remember that deer, rabbits, and slugs love them too! Hostas are beautiful additions to a...
June Week 3 Garden Photos
Daylilies (Hemerocallis sp.) are native to Asia. Hemerocallis is derived from Greek for “beauty” and “day.” Since the 1930’s, plant hybridizers in the US and England...
June Week 2 Garden Photos
Planting a pollinator garden will encourage the presence of native pollinators. Vareigated Fritillary Butterfly on Gallardia Barbara H. Smith, ©2019 HGIC, Clemson Extension Bottlebrush Buckeye...