Cranberry Rootworm Beetle
The Cranberry rootworm beetle (Rhabdopterus picipes) is one of several leaf-feeding beetles and weevils that consume foliage of woody landscape plants in South Carolina. These nocturnal-feeding...
Category: Tree Fruits
Citrus
Growing Citrus in containers can often bring a little slice of paradise to the garden and home. Although, this is not a new practice, citrus fruits were a rare luxury in most of the United States...
Integrated Pest Management (I.P.M.) for Spider Mites
Spider mites can be a serious problem in the landscape. They are often brought in from external sources on purchased plant material, however they can be blown in with the help of wind currents. They...
FAQ About Pecan Production in the Home Garden
Question: Are pecan trees native to South Carolina? Answer: Many believe that pecans are native to South Carolina; however, the reality is they are not. Pecans are native to North America, and their...
Loquat
Loquat, Eriobotrya japonica, also called Japanese medlar and Japanese plum, is an evergreen shrub in the family Rosaceae that is native to China and Japan. It is valued for its coarse dark green...
Peaches & Nectarines
Growing peaches, (Prunus persica) and nectarines (P. persica) in South Carolina can be both fun and rewarding, providing you with the opportunity to put part of the lawn area to good use by...
Pomegranate
Pomegranates (Punica granatum) have been popular fruit throughout human history and are experiencing a surge in popularity at present due to the health benefits associated with their juice. Widely...
Pawpaw
Pawpaw (Asimina triloba), also known as Indiana banana, hoosier banana, and poor man’s banana, is the only temperate member of the tropical Annonaceae family (custard apple family) and is the...
Decaída del Árbol en el Paisaje
La decaída del árbol en el paisaje se puede deber a una combinación de varios factores abióticos, ambientales y químicos que lentamente matan el árbol. A veces al aplicarle stress incrementa la...
Fig
When it comes to growing homegrown fruit, nothing could be easier than figs. Cultivated for thousands of years, figs have few demands on their caregivers. There are about 470 varieties of common...
Peach Basics
Getting Ready to Preserve Peaches Choose ripe, mature fruit of ideal quality for eating fresh or cooking. Dip fruit in boiling water for 30 to 60 seconds until skins loosen. Dip quickly in cold...
Apple
Only in the counties west and north of the Fall Line or Sandhills region of South Carolina are soil and climatic conditions conducive for good apple (Malus domestica) production. Attempts are being...