Home & Garden
Poinsettia misconceptions corrected
The right place and the right temperature will pamper this holiday beauty. Just don’t call those leaves “flowers.”
Dec 1, 2025
Muhly grass: Pretty in pink
Native muhly grass displays blushing pink plumes in autumn; gardening columnist L.A. Jackson shares planting tips, care advice and November garden pointers.
Nov 1, 2025
Beware of this other strawberry that’s not meant for humans to eat
Strawberry bush is a strange beauty, welcomed by birds but not something you want to eat. Plus, our gardening writer warns against planting a cousin of the strawberry bush in your yard.
Oct 1, 2025
Mexican bush sage plants bring purple razzle to fall gardens’ dazzle
Only when the long, hot summer winds down does Mexican bush sage come out to play with displays of flowing flower stalks dipped in violet.
Sep 1, 2025
Gorgeous hollyhocks are worth the wait—and worth the challenge—in the garden
Are they a pain to grow and protect? Yes. But are hollyhocks worth the trouble? Judging by their beauty, absolutely yes.
Aug 1, 2025
What’s that yuck? Solving an icky (but totally harmless) garden mystery
Think of slime mold as another quirk Mother Nature occasionally throws at you to make gardening more interesting. Plus, the trick to encouraging more blooms on your summer beauties.
Jul 1, 2025
Hello, ‘Hot Lips’! Introduce this summer-blooming flower to your garden
Head-turning turtlehead plants can bring splashes of color and intrigue to your garden. Plus, a handy new use for some of your garden tools.
Jun 1, 2025
The case for crocosmia, a devilish delight in the garden
Attract hummingbirds and butterflies with these blooming beauties. Plus, here’s what to plant this month, and how to repel plant-munching slugs.
May 1, 2025
Avoid spring gardening mistakes for a summer veggie bounty
Praying for a garden full of veggies? Beware of common causes for poor fruit set.
Apr 1, 2025
Visit a ‘best-kept secret’: SC’s Medal of Honor Museum elevates heroes
Celebrate everything from agriculture to fine art—with plenty of good eats—from corner to corner of South Carolina this spring. Check out this schedule of local festivals.
Apr 1, 2025
Glory lily lives up to its name as a glorious garden beauty
To add even more interest to its simmering colors, this lily’s petals look like they are being fluttered backward by a breeze.
Mar 1, 2025
Bright kalanchoe is a midwinter garden showoff
This bold-colored beauty might seem like it would thrive in steamy Southern summers, but now is its time to shine.
Feb 1, 2025
Flashy foliage plants bring sass to the garden
When your green thumb starts itching, it’s time to start planning for spring planting. Try these colorful show-stoppers.
Jan 1, 2025
Make unique gifts from your own garden
Turn some of your garden delectables into easy-to-make herb vinegars for holiday gifts. Plus, learn what to plant in late autumn.
Nov 1, 2024
Toad lilies
With a toad’s spots and dimples, this is a beautiful lily, plus how to extend the life of your Halloween pumpkin With a toad’s spots and dimples, this is a beautiful lily, plus how to extend the life of your Halloween pumpkin.
Oct 1, 2024
Vitex 101, plus herb garden tips
Show off with this fairy-like flowering ornamental, and more fall gardening tips.
Sep 1, 2024
The glow that grows
Our gardening columnist makes the case that it’s hard not to like this low-growing groundcover’s brilliant display.
Jul 1, 2024
Catch of the season
If you like pretty plants that are also pretty weird, our gardening columnist suggests the delightfully odd shrimp plant as the latest addition to your landscape.
Jun 1, 2024
Fancy plants: heucheras
How does your garden grow? A whole lot better when you add the decorative touch of this native plant.
May 1, 2024
