Spinach, sweet potatoes and kale are a good place to start.
The 2020 Charleston Home + Design Show is hosting a lecture about the city's master builders and the enslaved artisans who made some of Charleston's most iconic estates.
When the temperature reaches 85 degrees, it just gets too hot for “white mold,” Sclerotinia sclerotiorum.
As a new decade begins, home builders and designers are seeing new trends crop up — a stray from crisp whites to more moody tones — while other trends remain strong.
The beauty of growing edible plants, such as vegetables and herbs, is that just about any garden can accommodate them and the reward is exceptional.
The beauty of growing edible plants, such as vegetables and herbs, is that just about any garden can accommodate them and the reward is exceptional.
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Painting your dormant grass is another option to maintaining the appearance of green color in winter. It’s much less expensive, doesn’t require mowing, irrigation or fertilizer.
One of the structures, Quarters A, also known as the Admiral's House, will soon join the list of newly refurbished cottages and houses.
By the 12th day of Christmas, your true love probably has thrown out the Fraser fir.
Irrigation meters, smart sensors and irrigation wells are among the options for reducing water bills while keeping lawns green. Also, most people water too frequently.
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Gardeners, like me, who focus intently on the plants may need occasional reminders of the lessons a garden can teach us.
Time to put up the fruit fans, evergreen garlands and bay leaf swags.
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Winter can be cold and dreary, and there is not much to appreciate in the garden. However, there is one plant that shows off and provides some of the most attractive blooms in the landscape, the camellia.
A private, moderated Facebook group has become an essential resource for Lowcountry history.
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The Kiawah Island homes were recognized in the Robert Mills Award design category by the state chapter of the American Institute of Architects.
In addition to the usual yard greenery used in Christmas decorating, check out the strawberry tree that has foliage and fruit.
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Between Dec. 30 and Feb. 19 of 2020, people will have the opportunity to enter for a chance to win this new Lowcountry home as part of the 24th edition of the HGTV Dream Home.
In South Carolina, Arbor Day is the first Friday in December, or Dec. 6 this year, because late fall is a good time to plant trees.
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Winter is almost here, and so is the time to plant new blueberry bushes. These native shrubs are an excellent addition to any landscape whether as a foundation shrub or for attracting native pollinators.
The protective nature ascribed to the color blue is an important part of West African and Gullah cultures. And it's evident all around Charleston.
Any of these evergreens can be decorated and planted in the yard when Christmas is over.
The renovated historic home at 83 Nassau St. can be seen as a sort of metaphor for what the Star Gospel Mission hopes to do with the men it serves. The house once seemed lost, but now it's found a new life.
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Our gardening columnist fields many questions from readers, ranging from tree trimming to mushrooms.
Here's a guide to some of the items that can be recycled and some that cannot.
Experts say gathering up your foliage may be detrimental to your backyard, contribute to global warming and harm the habitats of a variety of South Carolina birds, frogs and butterflies.
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Soil health represents the idea that soil is much more than a medium in which we grow our plants, but is a living ecosystem that works to sustain plants and animals alike.
Those looking to sell their home should consider pro tips such as these: Set a realistic price; use a professional photographer; and stage the interior well, especially for the photo shoot.
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There are insects that should give us concern when it comes to stings, including ants, spiders and caterpillars.
The Charleston Horticultural Society's Fall Garden Tour will be visiting eight private homes Nov. 3 in Riverland Terrace on James Island.
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Today, gourds are ornamentals used for decoration, but, in the past, at least one gourd (the bottle gourd) had a very specific, useful purpose.
The home at 9 Prices Alley underwent a six-year renovation project, earning it the Merit Award for Historic Preservation from the state American Institute of Architects.
People shopping for a home in coastal South Carolina should know that some features make houses more resistant to storm damage and less costly to insure.
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While weeds are a nuisance in most gardens, they reveal problems in the soil. And by knowing these problems, we can moderate and reduce weeds through cultural practices.
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The Green Heart Program brings its seed-to-harvest curriculum full circle with the Healthy Hearts program. It teaches students how to grow fruits and vegetables as well as how to prepare meals from their harvest.
Carolina Bird Club, nearly 1,000 strong, hopes to incubate young avian enthusiasts.
It seems likely the property will be sold to a developer to build homes or apartments. But Goose Creek's former mayor hopes the plantation home can be donated to the city.
Time spent amending soil with compost, digging the right-sized planting hole, and carefully positioning the plant will help plants grow vigorously.
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The idea of cover-cropping is an age-old practice, but only recently have we started to understand its effects on soil fertility and health.
For the first time, Carl Zarrello had to consult with Charleston's local design board because the home is located in the city's historic district.