Calibrachoa
For vibrant color from spring to frost, plant Calibrachoa. In hanging baskets or pots, they trail over the sides and act as a “spiller” in combination plantings. Calibrachoas are native to South...
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Jun 12, 2023 | Flowering, In the Garden
For vibrant color from spring to frost, plant Calibrachoa. In hanging baskets or pots, they trail over the sides and act as a “spiller” in combination plantings. Calibrachoas are native to South...
Jun 8, 2023 | Entomology, In the Garden
“I’ve received a letter from my pest control company about my home’s termite bond for Formosan subterranean termites, Coptotermes formosanus. What do I do?” According to Dr. Eric Benson’s article on...
Jun 7, 2023 | Entomology, In the Garden
Eggs and nymphs of a predatory stink bug called the spined soldier bug (Podisus maculiventris) are on this strawberry leaf. These beneficial insects feed on over 100 pest species of insects and can...
Jun 6, 2023 | In the Garden
Statewide Tom Bilbo – Vegetable Entomologist Keep an eye out for armyworms in sweet corn, especially later plantings. As the season carries on, the risk of Fall armyworm, in particular, will...
Jun 5, 2023 | In the Garden
Many believe that “hydrangea hysteria” erupted in 2004 with the debut of the reblooming bigleaf hydrangea, ‘Bailmer,’ now known by its trade name of Endless Summer® The Original. Since this mophead...
Jun 5, 2023 | Food, Tasty Bites
June is recognized as National Dairy Month, which started in 1937 to promote drinking milk. It is a great way to start the summer with nutrient-rich dairy foods, including milk, yogurt, or cheese....
Jun 5, 2023 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants
Stroll Around the Beautiful South Carolina Botanical Gardens Annabelle Hydrangea (Hydrangea arborescens 'Annabelle') Barbara H. Smith, ©2023 HGIC, Clemson University Smooth Coneflower (Echinacea...
Jun 1, 2023 | Flowers, Fruits & Vegetables, In the Garden, Landscape, Problems
Coastal Region – Brad Fowler Managing fire ants in the landscape can sometimes be difficult, but applying fire ant baits in early June, when ants are foraging, can help keep them under...
May 31, 2023 | In the Garden
This is a cluster of parasitic wasp pupae. The adult wasp would have laid eggs into a caterpillar to provide food for the developing larvae. The larvae develop inside the caterpillar and then exit...
May 29, 2023 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants
“Everything that slows us down and forces patience, everything that sets us back into the slow circles of nature, is a help. Gardening is an instrument of grace.” ~May Sarton~ DD...
May 29, 2023 | In the Garden
American burnweed (Erechtites hieraciifolius) is an annual summer weed. It is native to North America and is a member of the aster family. It is a fast-growing weed that can reach heights up to...
May 25, 2023 | In the Garden
Unpopular opinion incoming… I don’t enjoy summer in South Carolina. I prefer cool, crisp fall or spring days or cold winter days to summer’s oppressive heat and humidity. But it’s...
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