This Month in Your Garden – August 2025
August gardening advice for Coastal, Midlands, and Upstate SC—covering lawns, pests, planting, and storm readiness.
Tag: Blogs
Japanese Stiltgrass: Identification, Control Methods & Removal Tips
Learn how to identify and remove invasive Japanese stiltgrass using pulling, mowing, and herbicide strategies.
Question of the Week – Armillaria Root Rot
Fruiting bodies at a tree base may signal Armillaria root rot. Learn symptoms and management tips for this long-lasting fungal disease.
SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report – July 28, 2025
Hot, dry weather continues across SC. See regional crop updates, planting progress, pest alerts, and tips for managing sunscald and heat stress.
July 28 Week 4 Garden Photos
DanWalt Gardens, Billings Montana~ Part 1 Enjoy this virtual visit to DanWalt Gardens. It was started by Dan Jellison and Walt Williams in the 1990s on Jellison family land. In 2017, they sold the...
Exciting Houseplant Selections for Beginners
Low-maintenance houseplants for beginners, including snake plant, pothos, spider plant, and dragon tree—with care tips and lighting advice.
Growing Healthier Families Through Home Gardening
Home gardening boosts family health, nutrition, and bonding while easing food costs. Learn how to start your own garden together.
Make a Nocturnal or Moon Garden
Design a moon garden filled with night-blooming native plants, glowing blooms, and habitat for evening pollinators and fireflies.
July Grower Spotlight – Phil Sandifer and Sons Farms
Discover the legacy of Phil Sandifer and Sons Farms, a third-generation SC grower celebrating family, innovation, and National Watermelon Month.
SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report – July 21, 2025
Disease pressure is high and mites are spreading. Read the latest SC crop and field updates and fall prep news from across the state.
July 21 Week 3 Garden Photos
The Beartooth Highway (US Rt. 212) is a scenic 68-mile road that connects Red Lodge, Montana, to the Northeastern Gate of Yellowstone National Park. The highest elevation point is 10,947 feet,...
Pet-Safe Indoor Houseplants: What’s Safe for Cats and Dogs
10 indoor plants that are safe for cats and dogs.