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How to grow tasty tomatoes
Download your free 2023 gardening guide for a bumper crop of expert advice on tomato gardening. Read more
Mar 1, 2023
Sing a song of Solomon’s seals
Solomon’s seal is a delightful ornamental perennial that can add charm to shady South Carolina gardens through the long growing season. Read more
Mar 1, 2023
Redbuds in the dark
Enjoy an early-spring bloom of flowers and late-spring blush of colorful leaves when you select the right cultivar of redbuds. Read more
Feb 1, 2023
The early spring of wintersweet
Discover the joys of this woody ornamental that bears flowers during the coldest times and offers a lemony sweet scent. Read more
Jan 1, 2023
Smart appliances for the smart chef
Take your cooking to the next level with these clever kitchen appliances. Read more
Dec 1, 2022
Christmas plant survival guide
With a little TLC, your decorative holiday plants can live to see another season. Here’s how. Read more
Dec 1, 2022
Sweet on sourwood
Explore the joys of a pollinator-friendly tree with a spectacular autumn display. Read more
Nov 1, 2022
The anise sage blues
Explore the violet/indigo end of the color spectrum with this herbaceous perennial that grows up to 5 feet tall. Read more
Sep 1, 2022
Summer-blooming hostas
Dig into the facts of these pretty perennials that can survive and thrive during the hottest days of the year. Read more
Aug 1, 2022
The constant color of coleus
Gardening columnist L.A. Jackson explains how this low-maintenance plant can add splashes of color to your summer landscape. Read more
Jul 1, 2022
Tomato troubles
Follow these tips from our gardening columnist to enjoy a successful tomato harvest this summer. Read more
Jun 1, 2022
Some like it hot!
From jalapenos to the devilishly hot Carolina Reaper, here’s how to grow your own hot and super-hot peppers. Read more
May 1, 2022
‘A’ is for acidanthera
You say acidanthera, we say peacock orchid. No matter what you call it, L.A. Jackson thinks this inexpensive ornamental deserves a place in your landscape. Read more
Apr 1, 2022
Beyond Bradfords
Bradford pears are a landscaping nightmare. See what our gardening columnist recommends to replace them. Read more
Mar 1, 2022
Shine a light on home security
There’s more to keeping bad guys at bay than switching on the porch light at night. See what the experts recommend. Read more
Feb 1, 2022
Alarm check
Smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors don’t last forever. Find out if it’s time to replace or upgrade yours with these tips. Read more
Feb 1, 2022
The bare facts: planting roses in winter
Get an early start on spring and reap a colorful future by planting bareroot roses this month. Read more
Feb 1, 2022
The case for cast iron plant
Put a little more green in your garden with an aptly named plant that’s easy to love and hard to kill. Read more
Jan 1, 2022
Your Christmas tree after Christmas
Natural Christmas trees are a gift that keeps on giving in your landscape long after the holidays are over. Read more
Dec 1, 2021
Camassia: native-born beauties
What’s not to love about a native plant that’s tough, low‑maintenance and blooms with a brilliant custom color best described as blurple? Read more
Nov 1, 2021
