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Gardening

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!

Dutch floral arrangement
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Tips to make a Dutch Flower arrangement

Dutch flowers do come at a premium but can last three times longer than other imports.

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How to style a topiary
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How to style a topiary

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…

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Best weather for gardening tasks
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Best weather for gardening tasks

Do your chores when conditions are right.  Story by Ava Gassel Whether you just picked up gardening as a new…

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Five ways to conserve water when you garden
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Five ways to conserve water when you garden

Story by Kristie Smith Water conservation is more important than ever, especially with the way the planet is changing. From…

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How does your garden grow?
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How does your garden grow?

If you own a greenhouse, it grows very well all year long.

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Go native
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Go native

WE’VE GOT THE DIRT ON THE NATIVE PLANTS YOU NEED Story by Bailey Gilliam Those who grew up living or…

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Out Cold
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Out Cold

Prepare your plants for colder weather with these wintering tips. Story by By R.J. Davey Hard freezes and cold weather can harm…

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The Lowcountry’s iconic Live Oaks
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The Lowcountry’s iconic Live Oaks

A tree talk with master  Story by Carolyn Males On a sunny morning, master arborist Michael Murphy and I meet…

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Winter gardening in  the Lowcountry
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Winter gardening in the Lowcountry

Story by Nancy Renner Winter is a great time to garden in the Lowcountry. For newcomers it’s especially exciting to…

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How to start your own herb garden
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How to start your own herb garden

Save money and improve meals by growing your favorite plants all year long By Reese Kimmons Growing herbs isn’t difficult,…

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