Plants and Flowers Blooming in January:: Fruits and Vegetables in Season: False Christmas Cactus Collard Greens Birdseye Speedwell Brussel Sprouts Maintenance Tips In January Fertilizing needs this month: South Carolina warm-season grasses are currently in their dormancy season. It is very important that you do not apply any type of fertilizer to your warm-season lawns […]
Winter Planting Zone 8 Growing Conditions The United States Department of Agriculture has separated the United States map into 13 different growing zones. These zones are based on average annual minimum winter temperatures, and their purpose is to help gardeners and farmers across the nation to identify which plants can survive winter in specific areas. […]
Starting on your Spring gardening plans during the Winter months is a great way to promote the healthiest outdoor space possible come Spring. Here are some ways that you can begin work on your Spring garden this Winter:
The arrival of the winter season does not have to result in losing the lushness of your outdoor space until next spring. There are actually many plants with winter interest that are native to South Carolina for you to plant in your outdoor space to keep the look and feel of spring time year-round! Here […]
Plants and Flowers Blooming For December: Fruits and Vegetables in Season: Hellebore Basil Cyclamen Beets Maintenance Tips For December Fertilizing needs this month: In our zone 8 climate,fertilizing trees and shrubs with a slow-release fertilizer while the plant enters dormancy can be a great way to help promote fast growing new growth in the following […]
The #1 most successful and cost effective way that you can maintain the health of your plants is to prioritize the healthy soil. Healthy and fertile soil is essential for full and fast growing foliage, as well as beautiful, long-lasting blooms. Prioritizing the health of your soil can also serve as a natural pest and […]
There are 2 common mistakes that many homeowners make when it comes to tree maintenance. One of those mistakes is a practice refered to as “tree topping”. Tree topping is usually done in an effort to contain the height of the tree, and it is done by drastically cutting back large branches. Tree topping ultimately […]
It is important to consistently monitor the moisture levels in your soil. By doing so ensures that your plants are receiving the proper amount of water. There are many different diseases and health risks that your plant can suffer from due to overwatering or underwatering. Checking the moisture levels of your soil regularly and monitoring […]
Applying mulch to your garden beds is a great cost effective way to improve the health of all of the plants in your garden! Some benefits of proper mulch maintenance in garden beds include: Proper Mulch Maintenance For mulch to properly produce all of these benefits, it is important to practice the following mulch maintenance […]
Plants and Flowers Blooming For November: Fruits and Vegetables in Season: Camellias Cranberries Aster Pomegranate Maintenance Tips For November Fertilizing needs this month: It can be beneficial to feed your lawn with a fertilizer that is high in potassium in late October/early November. This will help winterize your lawn and protect it during the winter […]
