When we talk about pruning a plant, a term that is commonly brought up in the discussion is “deadheading”. This is the process of removing old blooms from the top of the stems of your plant to encourage new blooms to take their place. This could be done by hand or with gardening tools. While this […]
Do you have a plant in your front yard that you would prefer to be planted in the backyard? Are you interested in planting a removed and discarded plant from a friend’s or neighbor’s yard into your own garden? This process is called transplanting! And here’s how you do it:
Succulents in gardens are becoming more and more popular in southern landscape designs and for good reason! These types of plants are incredibly low-maintenance and drought-tolerant plants that thrive even when neglected. Succulent plants are different from other plants because they store water in their stems and in their leaves. This is what makes it possible […]
Did you know that some of your favorite plants could possibly come in a dwarf variety? These varieties have a maximum height of 4 – 5 ft, and they only grow about half a foot a year. Dwarf varieties for plants allow you to have a much more low-maintenance, and compacted version of your favorite plants […]
In a perfect world, all plants would produce beautiful and vibrant blooms all year round! Unfortunately, only a select few plants are capable of blooming…and then re-blooming again! Here are some plants that will go through multiple blooming periods each year: Azaleas Not all azaleas are re-bloomers! The variety of azaleas that re-bloom is called encore […]
Have you ever heard of a deadly plant disease called root rot? This can be caused by poor soil drainage, and a lack of oxygen reaching the plant’s root system. This causes the roots to sit in water for much too long, essentially drowning the plant to death. Your plant could be suffering from root rot if […]
While we may love the summer weather, we do NOT love the pesky mosquitoes that come with it! Do you want to enjoy time in your garden without having to worry about mosquito bites? Here are some mosquito repellant additions to your garden that will do just that:
Are you interested in planting native South Carolina plants in your yard this summer? Whether you are native to South Carolina or not, you’ll definitely enjoy filling your yard with plants that are “home”☺️ Here are some great South Carolina native plants to choose from:
Have you ever heard of a process of plant breeding called propagation? Propagation is when you cut off a piece of a plant right below the node (where a leaf attaches to the stem) and place it in water until it begins to grow new roots. Here is a list of plants that can be […]
Are you looking for additions to your garden that are high in aroma? Here are some recommendations for plants that will keep your yard smelling sweet all summer long!
