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!
The appeal of this aster as a cut flower is its variety. The fantastic breadth of colors includes white, pink, red, blue, violet, purple and yellow, making this flower a favorite for the cooler months of the year.
Dutch flowers do come at a premium but can last three times longer than other imports.
How to tow·pee·eh·ree Topiary is the practice of training perennial plants by clipping the foliage and twigs of trees and shrubs to…
Do your chores when conditions are right. Story by Ava Gassel Whether you just picked up gardening as a new…
Story by Kristie Smith Water conservation is more important than ever, especially with the way the planet is changing. From…
If you own a greenhouse, it grows very well all year long.
WE’VE GOT THE DIRT ON THE NATIVE PLANTS YOU NEED Story by Bailey Gilliam Those who grew up living or…
Prepare your plants for colder weather with these wintering tips. Story by By R.J. Davey Hard freezes and cold weather can harm…
A tree talk with master Story by Carolyn Males On a sunny morning, master arborist Michael Murphy and I meet…
Story by Nancy Renner Winter is a great time to garden in the Lowcountry. For newcomers it’s especially exciting to…