Gardening in the Lowcountry: Guide to holiday blooms
Learn how to care for your favorite holiday blooms this Lowcountry winter with tips from The Green Thumb.
The Lowcountry is a prime place for gardening. With the weather being quite favorable year-round, there’s an opportunity to grow a variety of plants, flowers, trees, fruits and vegetables. Our local environment lays the foundation and with these gardening tips, you can watch your outdoor sanctuary flourish. We cover gardening in all four seasons, as well as florals for indoor use. We provide tips such as how to keep the animals out, how to bring the wanted ones in, how to winterize your garden and more. We also share some of the Lowcountry’s top gardens to spark your inspiration. Find out what to grow in which month and discover our favorite flower picks. Happy planting!
Learn how to care for your favorite holiday blooms this Lowcountry winter with tips from The Green Thumb.
Learn how to keep your Lowcountry garden thriving when the frost settles on the Lowcountry with tips from The Green Thumb.
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