Home & Garden
Joe Pye Weed 101
Gardeners don’t usually go out of their way to plant weeds, but smart backyard growers make a snazzy exception for the colorful flower fans of this native plant. more
Happy campers
Roughing it ain’t what it used to be, and let’s be honest—that’s a good thing. With these clever gadgets, you can venture into the great outdoors and still enjoy some of the creature comforts of home. more
Five things to stop doing to your lawn
You water, you weed, you fertilize, you mow, trim and edge—and still can’t seem to grow the healthy, lush lawn of your dreams. What gives? Chances are you’re making these common mistakes. more
Keep it cool
Ah, summertime! The living may be easy, but it’s just not cool to be so hot. Here are a few ways to keep it chill when temperatures are on the rise. more
Fancy, flavorful loose-leaf lettuce
Spruce up your landscape and prepare for tasty fall salads when you plant loose leaf lettuce this month. more
You can take it with you
Read up on portable electronics that roll with you when it’s summer vacation “go” time. more
Strange beauty: the pineapple lily
Dress up your summer flower garden with a dazzling display from these curious plants. more
What not to plant in your yard
Protect native plants and wildlife by stopping the spread of beautiful, but destructive, invasive plants in your landscape—including the Bradford pear. more
Don’t fear the fairy rings
Our gardening wizard offers sound advice for dealing with the seasonal outbreak of mushroom circles known as fairy rings. more
April showers
Spring brings showers, both the wedding and baby kind. Consider one of these nifty gifts when your invitation arrives. more
Daylilies: To survive or thrive?
Commercial daylily growers, including Fairfield Electric Cooperative member Peggy Jeffcoat, share their secrets for coaxing the best blooms from this hardy flower. more
Relish the radish
Get an early start on the garden season with colorful, cold‑tolerant radishes you can plant this month. more
Move up to the majors
Get things done in the kitchen and laundry room with high-tech major appliances that do their jobs and a lot more. more
Chillin’ with winter daphne
Welcome to the delightfully sneaky world of winter daphne, a broadleaf evergreen that blooms with fragrant flowers in the coldest months. more
Tech the halls
Energize your indoor and outdoor holiday decor with fun and festive light-up decorations. more
The curious case of the Christmas cactus
Find out how to get your Christmas cactus to bloom for the holidays, as well as which garden chores you can tackle during December. more
Spring-flowering bulbs brighten S.C. gardens
Now is the time to plant bulbs for a spring show of blooms, and there are plenty of tried-and-true varieties for Southern gardens. more
