Safe Handling of Eggs
Get expert tips for safely handling and storing eggs at home.
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Pesticide Spill: Safe Management & Cleanup Guidelines
Follow these steps to contain and clean up pesticide spills properly.
Asparagus
Grow perennial asparagus with these tips for planting, care, and harvesting tender spears year after year.
Specialty Mushroom Production for South Carolina
Guide to growing mushrooms in South Carolina.
Pyracantha (Firethorn) Care Guide: Growing, Pruning, and Landscape Uses
Explore the unique beauty of Pyracantha and how to incorporate it into your landscape.
The Role of the Gut Microbiota in Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes
Obesity and type 2 diabetes are closely linked, with gut microbiota playing a significant role in disease progression. This factsheet discusses how microbial imbalances affect insulin sensitivity, fat storage, and glucose metabolism, offering insights into diet and lifestyle strategies for improving gut health.
How to Identify & Prevent Herbicide Damage in Landscape Plants
Learn how to recognize herbicide injury and protect your plants from exposure.
Sycamore Diseases and Insect Pests in South Carolina
Learn to identify and manage common sycamore diseases and insect pests affecting trees in South Carolina landscapes.
How to Grow Echinacea (Coneflower): Care, Cultivars & Common Problems
Learn why Echinacea is a must-have for creating colorful and pollinator-friendly gardens.
Rose Diseases
Roses are beautiful but vulnerable to several serious diseases in South Carolina. This HGIC factsheet outlines symptoms, prevention, and treatment options for common rose problems including black spot, powdery mildew, rust, stem canker, and viral infections. Get tips on selecting resistant varieties and using the right fungicides to keep your roses healthy all season.
Less Toxic Insecticides for Garden and Landscape Pest Control in South Carolina
Guide to less toxic insecticides in South Carolina, including soaps, oils, microbial controls, botanicals, and safer pest management strategies.
Rose Rosette Disease: Frequently Asked Questions & How to Identify It
Learn how to identify, prevent, and manage rose rosette virus in your garden.