Between now and the end of March is the best time to plant potatoes. Homegrown potatoes taste far superior than potatoes bought from the supermarket.
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.
Pruning
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Mid-February is the time to prune many plants, with one exception.
Bluegrass
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Do you have a bright green, grassy weed in your lawn this month? It’s most likely annual bluegrass (Poa annua).
Lawn Burweed
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Lawn burweed, also known as spurweed and stickerweed, can be painful when walking across the lawn.
Seed Germination
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Do you have old seed packets that didn’t make it into the garden the last few years?
The Role Of Organic Matter In Soil
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Organic matter is vital for healthy soil. The organic matter in soil aids in interactions between soil properties.
Cold-Damaged Plants
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When temperatures drop down to freezing or below freezing, plants that are not adapted will die back to the ground or unfortunately die altogether.
What’s Causing Your Hay Fever?
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What’s causing your hay fever? Unfortunately, goldenrods share their bloom time with the inconspicuous ragweeds.
How To Select The Best Mums And Pumpkins
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Are you seeing mums and pumpkins everywhere you go? How do you select the best and make them last?
Mountain Mint
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Mountain mint is an easy growing perennial that flowers from July to August.