Leave the Leaves…Save the Fireflies
By Kathy Torres The National Wildlife Federation has designated October as Leave the Leaves Month. Since we are…
Dividing Perennials
By Kathy Torres Fall is officially upon us, however, it really doesn’t feel like it yet. Hopefully, soon…
Top Dressing
by Kathy Torres There are a number of reasons for gardeners to love this area of South Carolina,…
The Caterpillar… Friend or Foe?
By Kathy Torres Have you ever witnessed the process of a caterpillar changing into a butterfly? Known as…
South Carolina Summer Forecast… Hot & Dry
By Kathy Torres Summer officially arrives June 20th and we better be ready for some heat. Maybe not…
Find It In the Garden Shed
By Kathy Torres My husband says, “You should always use the right tool for the job.” He builds…
Fertilizing Plants – Timing Is Everything!
By Kathy Torres While you still have a little time to prepare for the growing season ahead, it's…
ELDERBERRY… What’s All the Fuss About?
By Kathy Torres We live in a world today in which dietary supplements are numerous and often it…
Put Color and Contrast in Your Landscape with Evergreen Shrubs
By Kathy Torres The impressionists were masters of color and very clever in how they used contrasting colors…
Crape Myrtle Bark Scale
By Kathy Torres A problem that is becoming more prevalent in South Carolina, affecting one of the most…