While there are at least three vegetable diseases called “black rot,” including a rot of pumpkins and a rot of sweet potatoes, I am the only bacterial black rot. The importance of this crucial difference will become apparent later.
Most of us want to walk gently on this earth. Except for when it comes to vermin and termites and pests, and then we want to stomp hard.
The Walsh family needed enough getaway space to fit their four children and five grandchildren.
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An easily grown annual native to South America, cleome (Cleome hassleriana, synonym C. pungens, C. spinosa) is a favorite in Southern gardens. The delicate pink, rose, purple, white or bicolor spider-like flowers, along with the spidery seedpods, give it the common name, spider flower. It grows best in average, well-drained soils and in full sun to light shade. Somewhat drought tolerant, cleome will benefit from watering during periods of little rainfall. Many new dwarf hybrid cultivars (Cleome hybrida) have been bred for more compact growth habits and prolific blooms.
Frank Lloyd Wright enthusiasts will soon have a chance to tour one of his two home designs in South Carolina. Tickets to visit Auldbrass Plantation in Yemassee will go on sale at 9 a.m. Aug. 9. The tour will be Nov. 10 and 11.
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Just like giant hogweed protects itself by warding off offenders by producing chemicals that cause skin to become extremely sensitive to light, poison ivy affects skin cells, too.
One real estate expert is helping African-American clients find homes.
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At the height of summer, start thinking about planting your fall garden.
Termite bonds are one measure homeowners can take to fend off the pesky insects, but sometimes the agreements aren't read thoroughly enough.
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This time of year has many gardeners frustrated. Lush squash plants that were producing copious amounts of fruit suddenly wilt and die. Closer inspection reveals a yellowish, sawdust-like material that is the smoking gun.
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Sleeping bags aren’t just for camping. Insects use them, too. In fact, bagworms weave their own sleep bags.
For the first time in more than 300 years, Middleton Place will be managed by someone who’s not part of the family.
Middleton Place's new pavilion isn't meant to stand out, but that doesn't mean it's not worth attention.
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Summer brings a whole new “crop” of weeds to the Southeastern coastal plain. Clearly, weeds that thrive now are tolerant of high temperatures, defined in biology as above 86 degrees. Many summer weeds also tolerate drought.
The students spent two weeks building a house that will house interns on a nearby educational farm run by a former Wando teacher.
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On Lowcountry summer days, many locals retreat from the oppressive heat by staying inside cool buildings surrounded by their own comforts and electronic distractions. Others, like certified Clemson Extension Master Gardener Patty Miller, find happiness outside coated in sunscreen and potting…
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It was an act of mercy.
As someone who has been working with imported fire ants, Solenopsis invicta, in a research-based capacity since 2001, I have heard many home remedies sworn to control fire ants.
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Snake bites are a common and sometimes serious medical cases at our emergency animal hospitals. The best outcomes are achieved if treatment is early and aggressive, and in most cases the prognosis is good. Bites from rattlesnake species are generally more serious, and the antivenin used to t…
As spring gives way to summer, it is now time for snakes to slither back into view.
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Considering all the time and money invested, home gardeners can often become frustrated with the state of their yard, making it feel like an uphill battle. With a little creative thinking, you can put plants to work to help solve some of the troubling issues in the home landscape.
In the horticulture program at Trident Technical College, we teach extensively about bees.
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Flooding is something hundreds of Charleston-area homeowners have experienced since 2015, with varying degrees of frustration and cost. Here are some tips.
Three things are golden if you live in downtown Charleston: off-street parking; a good flood zone rating; and the number for a talented, reliable contractor.
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The arrival of warm weather in spring brings plant disease fungi out of hibernation. It is highly unlikely that all the diseases mentioned in this article will appear in the same yard. It is possible, though, that someone will see most of these diseases one or more times in a decade.
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Planting a butterfly habitat that attracts and supports butterflies also adds an element of surprise and wonder each time a new species is encountered
The Charleston area is adorned with a wealth of iconic sites and landmarks, but which one is the best? We asked you and you responded. Your pick?
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There are so many products to make your lawn bigger and lusher. How do you choose?
Every homeowner makes mistakes. The real trouble, however, starts when these blunders become habits that cost a lot of money over time. Some behaviors also create safety issues.
Gardeners who have moved to the Lowcountry from other states have asked me how to work with the soil we have here. Two critical features of soil that gardeners need to manage are soil organic matter and drainage.
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COLUMBIA — The grounds of the historic Governor’s Mansion, which includes 9 acres and two other houses, just got a bit more native.
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House tours in Charleston this spring have featured historic homes and gardens, a designer showcase and island affluence.
As the population of the Charleston area continues to swell, protecting its natural resources will increasingly fall on the shoulders of individuals.
The average American family uses more than 30 percent of its water on irrigation. Across the United States, that means 7 billion gallons of water are used per day to water our lawns and gardens. Unfortunately, poor irrigation practices mean that more than 50 percent of that water is lost to …
We’re getting serious.
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Understanding classical architecture is sort of like playing the guitar: It's easy enough to start but can take a lifetime to master.