Lichens are plant-like organisms. Lichens are not a moss or plant, but they are an alga and fungus growing together in the same body in a symbiotic relationship.
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.
Invasive Plants
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What are invasive plants? An invasive plant is one that is non-native or exotic, is introduced to an area, and has no natural predators.
Topping Trees
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Topping Trees also known as heading, hat-racking and rounding over are commonly done to reduce the size of a tree.
Homegrown Potatoes
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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.
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.