Nutsedges are a very persistent and aggressive weed that commonly infests lawns, flower and vegetable gardens, and home landscapes.
Category: The Home Gardener
Looking for gardening tips and information? Various gardening experts offer advice. This also includes The Garden Spot columns by Callen Outen, former Horticulturist for Clemson Extension.
Lasagna Gardening
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Lasagna gardening is a simple method that turns kitchen scraps, yard waste, and newspapers into layers of rich and nutritious soil.
Live Christmas Trees
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As December draws near, many people are eager to start decorating their homes for the Christmas season. If you decorate with a live Christmas tree, follow these tips for keeping your Christmas tree healthy over the holidays.
Mulching
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Every fall, a free resource for gardeners falls from trees. Many homeowners rake leaves into piles, bag them up, and haul them away, however, leaves have many benefits in the landscape.
Harvesting Pecans
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Are you one of those lucky homeowners who has pecan trees in their yard? Ever get tired of bending over and picking up all those nuts?
Planting Deer Resistant Fall Bulbs
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Tired of deer eating your plants? Deer love to eat tulips and lilies. It’s almost like there is a neon sign saying “Eat Here!” Consider planting these deer resistant bulbs this fall that will be very attractive and provide you with beautiful spring color.
Blueberry Plants
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Blueberry plants are often neglected after all the blueberries have been harvested.
Tea Olives
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Tea olives (Osmanthus species) are a highly fragrant evergreen shrub or small tree that makes them ideal for planting hear windows and outdoor living areas.
Chinese Pistache
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The Chinese pistache (Pistacia chinensis) is an excellent medium-sized landscape tree that is suitable for planting in South Carolina.
Dividing Perennials
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Dividing and replanting keeps spreading perennials under control. …Dividing perennials is very easy and inexpensive way to gain additional plants for your garden or to pass along to a friend.