Gardening and outdoors on Hilton Head, Bluffton and Beaufort. Discover majestic gardens, as well as pools and landscapes. Lowcountry living is truly unique and spending time outdoors adds to the beauty of it.
Story by Kristie Smith Water conservation is more important than ever, especially with the way the planet is changing. From shorter showers to conserving water when washing dishes, water conservation …
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If you own a greenhouse, it grows very well all year long.
Prepare your plants for colder weather with these wintering tips. Story by By R.J. Davey Hard freezes and cold weather can harm ornamental plants, especially winter-flowering species. It takes a bit of …
A tree talk with master Story by Carolyn Males On a sunny morning, master arborist Michael Murphy and I meet up for some tree talk beneath the live oaks in …
Story by Nancy Renner Winter is a great time to garden in the Lowcountry. For newcomers it’s especially exciting to learn that many vegetables including lettuces, arugula, radishes, spinach, carrots, …
Save money and improve meals by growing your favorite plants all year long By Reese Kimmons Growing herbs isn’t difficult, even for those who have never tried it. Herb gardens …
Start a new seasonal theme with colorful plants, pumpkins and gourds. Story by Karen Krug October is still a great time to plant up a container garden. You probably have …
Tips for braving the heat and having beautiful beds One of the best things about the Lowcountry is the warm weather. One of the worst things about the Lowcountry is …
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Now that Covid vaccines are widely available, Willy Nelson said it best, “Just can’t wait to get on the road again!” Here in the Lowcountry, we are fortunate to be …
Make a beautiful goldfish pond the focal point of your garden. It’s easier than you think. A few weeks back, one of our dogs, Savannah, became sick and we had …
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