Rain chains are a creative alternative to the traditional downspout. They originated in Japan hundreds of years ago.
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.
Pomegranates
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Pomegranates (Punica granatum) are a popular fruit know for health benefits associated with its juice.
Smilax
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The Smilax species are weedy vines native to North America. These vines are difficult to control that can interweave through ornamental landscape shrubs.
Managing Weeds
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The best and most effective way to manage weeds in the lawn is to maintain a thick and healthy lawn.
Watering Your Garden
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Homeowners have several ways to water their gardens. Most of these options are simple to use and work effectively.
Crossvines
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Crossvines (Bignonia capreolata) is an evergreen to semi-evergreen native woody vine that is related to trumpet creepers.
Indian Hawthorns
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Indian hawthorns (Rhaphiolepis species and hybrids) are low-growing, evergreen, flowering shrubs. They are ideal low-maintenance plants that are good for using in small gardens and as foundation plantings.
Fatsia
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Fatsia, also known as Japanese fatsia (Fatsia japonica) is a popular shrub in the Southeast because of its adaptability to cold tolerance and tropical appearance.
Groundcovers
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Groundcovers are low-growing plants that form a dense cover and spread quickly. Groundcovers can solve many planting problems on in difficult sites and add beauty to the landscape.
Asian Bleeding Hearts
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Hostas, ferns, and Lenten roses are the usual choices for a shade garden. Why not change things up and add a few early spring bloomers that add texture and color to your landscape?