Ginkgo (Maidenhair Tree) Care & Growing Guide
Discover ginkgo’s care, history, and cultivars. This resilient “living fossil” adds beauty and fall color to South Carolina gardens.
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Healthy Halloween Treats
Plan a healthier Halloween with smart treat choices, non-candy alternatives, food safety tips, and fun ways to encourage moderation.
How to Grow and Care for Marigolds in South Carolina
Marigolds are bright, easy-to-grow annuals for South Carolina gardens. Discover planting tips, watering guidance, and the best varieties for success.
Testing Drinking Water
Learn how to test your drinking water for bacteria and chemicals. Find step-by-step instructions, SCDES testing links, and certified SC labs.
Understanding Calcium: Why Your Body Needs It and How to Get Enough
Calcium supports strong bones, muscles, and nerves. Learn how much you need and the best food sources for every age.
Hydrangea Care in South Carolina
Master hydrangea care in South Carolina with tips on soil pH, pruning, watering, and choosing the best cultivars for your garden.
Diabetes Distress: Signs, Support, and Management
Explore diabetes distress—its signs, risks, and support strategies. Learn how CBT, social support, and resources improve outcomes for people with diabetes.
How to Identify, Understand, and Manage Cicadas
Explore cicada identification, life cycle, and management tips for homeowners and gardeners in South Carolina.
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.
Growing Strawberries in South Carolina
Clemson Extension’s complete guide to growing strawberries in South Carolina home gardens.
How to Identify and Control Poison Ivy (Toxicodendron radicans)
Discover how to recognize poison ivy, treat exposure, and control it safely in your landscape using proven mechanical and herbicide methods.