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!
October is when fall finally settles into the Lowcountry. From cool-season planting and late-summer harvests to meteor showers, the Hunter’s Moon and pumpkin-patch season, here’s what to watch for, plant and enjoy this month.
Skip the plastic skeletons. From a carnivorous South Carolina native to brain-like blooms and a plant that rises ghostly white from the forest floor, nature has plenty of its own Halloween decorations.
September brings cooler mornings, shifting light and a second growing season to the Lowcountry. Here’s what to expect in the garden, on the water and in the night sky this month.
September brings cooler days, more frequent showers and a fresh opportunity to get back in the garden. From dividing perennials and tackling weeds to preserving summer herbs and enjoying late-season blooms, here’s what Lowcountry gardeners should do this month.
August brings peak summer to the Lowcountry, from afternoon thunderstorms and abundant gardens to the Perseid meteor shower and prime fishing days. Here’s what to expect outdoors this month.
A healthy lawn starts with the right foundation. Discover expert lawn care advice from The Greencoast Landscape & Hardscape for long-term success in the Lowcountry.
Corn snakes are among the Lowcountry’s most misunderstood wildlife. Learn how to identify these harmless reptiles, why they’re often confused with copperheads and the important role they play in protecting local homes, gardens and ecosystems.
Discover what’s blooming in the Lowcountry this August, why crop rotation matters and a hot sauce recipe using peppers from the garden.
Inspired by the Lowcountry landscape and the bonds of friendship, this seasonal floral arrangement from The Studio at Farmer Blue demonstrates how thoughtful layering, texture and locally grown blooms create effortless beauty.
Fireworks over Shelter Cove, late-summer storms, early-morning shelling and peak-season watermelons define midsummer life in the July 2026 Lowcountry Almanac.