Sod may be the most popular type of groundcover that is used to cover most yards in South Carolina, but it is actually only one of many different types of groundcover to choose from while designing your own yard. All groundcovers alternatives have their own unique pros and cons that should be taken into consideration […]
The South Carolina summer heat can easily harm many of the plants in your garden if you do not have a proper irrigation system. Without access to consistent hydration, the summer heat could be fatal for plants that are not able to adapt to such high temperatures. Here is a list of some drought tolerant […]
Plants For Wet Soil There are many reasons why sitting water may accumulate in your garden. It could be due to poor drainage, improper grading, or compacted soil, just to name a few. While there are many different methods of improving the issues that are causing the water accumulation, it is still a good idea […]
As we come to the end of the summer season, it is a perfect time to start preparing your vegetable garden for the fall. Here is a list of fast growing vegetables to plant in the early fall to promote a quick and abundant harvest:
Last week we discussed the importance of testing your soil. A soil test shows the nutrients in your soil and its pH level, which tells you if it’s acidic or alkaline. With this info, you can adjust the soil to give your plants the nutrients they need to thrive. With those results, you can continue […]
The most effective way to ensure your plants are getting all the nutrients they need is by testing your soil. A soil test is used to determine two things: the available nutrients in the soil, and the soil pH. The soil pH is a measurement of how acidic or alkaline the soil is. With the […]
Did you know that a little bit of baking soda can be beneficial to your garden? Sprinkling baking soda in the soil of your garden can help eliminate pests like ants, roaches, and slugs. Baking soda is also high in alkaline, meaning that baking soda can help promote larger blooms and longer blooming periods when […]
With all the growth and beauty that comes with the warm spring weather, an abundance of unwanted weeds are very soon to follow. Most gardeners dislike weeds because they are unattractive to look at. In addition to being ugly, weeds can harm your plants and your lawn by soaking up all the nutrients that it […]
During your annual fertilization, you may have noticed some strange numbers on the bags. The three numbers on your bag of fertilizer stand for how much nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), and potassium (K) that the bag of fertilizer contains. For example: Nitrogen (N) is the key macronutrient that promotes rapid growth by enriching the photosynthesis […]
Have you noticed any yellow/browning spots in your lawn that keep coming back year after year? Your lawn may be infested with ground pearl. Ground pearls are tiny insects that feed off of turfgrass roots. Female ground pearls will begin to emerge in the late spring/early summer and will begin to lay eggs that will […]
