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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Rain gardens are shallow depression gardens designed and located to receive water runoff from a roof, driveway, or lawn. They work with nature to collect, filter and infiltrate runoff, while...
Rain gardens are shallow depression gardens designed and located to receive water runoff from a roof, driveway, or lawn. They work with nature to collect, filter and infiltrate runoff, while...
Septic systems play a vital role in the protection of South Carolina’s public health. Every home and business without access to public sewers must have a way to dispose of wastewater safely....
After the holiday season, many residents are left wondering what can be done with their discarded “live” Christmas tree. There are several options to repurpose the trees to benefit wildlife, a yard,...
Residents relying on a private groundwater well for their household water are responsible for ensuring the water is safe for drinking. HGIC 1902, Residential Drinking Water Well: Water Quality...
According to the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SCDHEC), more than 20% of South Carolina residents depend on private wells for their source of residential drinking...
Knowledge of the main components of a private water well system is an essential first step in ensuring its safe operation. There are three basic types of wells that provide access to groundwater –...
