Understanding Chill Hours for Fruit and Nut Trees in South Carolina
Chill hours are crucial for the success of fruit and nut trees in South Carolina. Learn how they work, how to track them, and why location matters.
Category: Tree Fruits
Loquat (Eriobotrya japonica) Care, Cultivation & Growing Guide
Loquat trees offer fragrant flowers, tasty spring fruit, and year-round beauty. Explore care, cultivation, and top cultivars for your garden.
How to Grow Persimmons in South Carolina
Quick Guide: South Carolina Persimmons at a Glance Native Persimmons (Diospyros virginiana) More cold-hardy than Oriental persimmons Survive –20 °F to –25 °F Fruit: Smaller, seedier, more astringent...
Figs: How to Grow and Care for Figs in South Carolina
Plant and grow fig trees with advice on soil, watering, and pruning for a bountiful harvest.
Pomegranate (Punica granatum): How to Grow, Care for, and Enjoy in South Carolina
Grow pomegranates in South Carolina with expert Clemson Extension tips on pruning, fruiting, and choosing cold-hardy cultivars.
Integrated Pest Management (IPM): A Sustainable Approach to Pest Management
Discover IPM strategies for sustainable pest management using monitoring, cultural, biological, and chemical controls for healthier plants.
Apple & Crabapple Diseases
Learn how to recognize, prevent, and treat diseases in apple and crabapple trees.
Fire Blight of Fruit Trees
Learn how to recognize fire blight symptoms and apply control measures.
Peach Diseases
Learn how to prevent and treat common peach diseases.
Peach Basics
Learn how to select, store, and prepare fresh peaches.
Cucumber, Squash, Melon & Other Cucurbit Diseases
Learn how to recognize and manage common cucurbit diseases.
Apple & Crabapple Insects
Discover insect pests that affect apple trees and learn control methods for healthy growth.