Home & Garden
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
Grow wild with native asters
Add a splash of color to your autumn landscape with these native plants. Read more
Oct 1, 2021
Dividing bearded irises
Bearded irises add colorful blooming spunk to your landscape. Here’s how to keep them going strong. Read more
Sep 1, 2021
Garden gold
Maybe it’s time to let goldenrod, the official wildflower of South Carolina, add some luster to your landscape. Read more
Aug 1, 2021
Savoring squash blossoms
Believe it or not: before squash plants bear fruit, they produce bright yellow flowers that are edible and tasty. Read more
Jul 1, 2021
Persian shield
Available in iridescent purple, silver, pink and green varieties, Persian shield adds a dash of elegance to any landscape. Read more
Jun 1, 2021
Seeing red: coral honeysuckle
Bright red flowers, rich green leaves and easily manageable vines—just three of the reasons this indigenous beauty belongs in your landscape. Read more
Mar 1, 2021
Riddle of Swiss chard
It’s not actually from Switzerland, and that’s just one of the many surprises you get with this edible ornamental. Read more
Feb 1, 2021
The witches of winter
Witch hazel, a woody shrub that offers fragrant blooms in the coldest months, is a great addition to any winter garden. Read more
Jan 1, 2021
Basic poinsettia care
For the secrets to making poinsettias last all season long, look no further than the name of a classic R&B band. Read more
Dec 1, 2020
African violet problems
Winter is closing in, so it’s time for gardeners to start seeking more visual pleasure from indoor plants, and one steady pretty is the African violet. Read more
Dec 1, 2020
Technology for the holidays
Even for the impossible-to-shop-for, the latest gadgets never fail to geek up the holidays with cool tech fun. Why? Because there's something for everyone. Check out these latest high-voltage holiday goodies. Read more
Dec 1, 2020
Winter wonder blooms
Brighten your landscape this winter with hellebores, a hardy plant that starts flowering during the shortest, dreariest and coldest days of the year. Read more
Nov 1, 2020
Pet gadgets
Here in South Carolina, our pets are more than a hobby—they’re part of the family. Pamper and care for them with these ingenious devices. Read more
Nov 1, 2020
Save that pumpkin
Your favorite fall decoration can last well into winter when you follow these tips. Read more
Oct 1, 2020
