Benefits of Riparian Buffers Along Waterways
Approximately 6% of South Carolina is covered by water, with 30,000 miles of rivers and streams carving through the state’s rolling hillside, pastoral farmland, historic cities, and saltmarsh-laced...
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Apr 14, 2022 | In the Garden, Ponds, Water
Approximately 6% of South Carolina is covered by water, with 30,000 miles of rivers and streams carving through the state’s rolling hillside, pastoral farmland, historic cities, and saltmarsh-laced...
While you may not have heard the term “blue carbon” before, you are likely familiar with it if you have ever visited the South Carolina coastal region. Blue Carbon is the carbon that is stored in...
Sep 21, 2021 | Water
Hydroponics involves growing plants in a soilless medium and essential nutrient water solutions for proper plant growth and development. This form of agriculture has been in use for thousands of...
Sep 14, 2021 | Landscape, Landscaping, Ponds, Water
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...
Aquatic plant selection is extremely important in the development of aquatic pools. You must have some degree of balance between plants and animals in your pool so that the water remains clear and...
All ponds are unique, including the management strategies and overall goal of the pond owner. For some pond owners, management for increased fish production is at the top of their list. Common...
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 your trees to benefit wildlife, your...
Phone calls from landowners having problems with aquatic weeds are common for Extension Agents every spring. This is especially true following mild winters when temperatures may not have gotten low...
Clemson Extension Agents get many calls each year from landowners having problems with aquatic weeds in their ponds. One of the more common plants we receive calls about is duckweed (Lemna spp.)....
Jan 20, 2021 | Water
Introduction The seemingly endless salt marsh horizon, interwoven with tidal creeks and rivers, defines a sense of place in coastal South Carolina. The aesthetic beauty and seasonal variation of the...
Jan 18, 2021 | In the Garden, Water
You may not have heard of the hyporheic zone (HZ) or be able to see it, but it’s an integral part of our freshwater ecosystems and has a lot to do with keeping our streams healthy! The HZ is a...
Dec 1, 2020 | Water
It is often said that one of the best things you can do to manage stormwater is to plant a tree. When it rains on natural areas, such as forests or other vegetated landscapes, some rainfall runs off...
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