Joro spiders are here to stay

Q: We have been invaded by Joro spiders. I have …

Leveling Mixture for A Zoysia Lawn

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Can I Reuse Soil From My Vegetable Pots?

Q: I plant my tomatoes, cukes, and squash in pots …

Elephant Ear/Caladium Bulbs – Should I Store Them In Winter

Q: I have several elephant ear and caladium bulbs in …

Zoysia Lawn – Aerating

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Pole Beans Not Sprouting

Q: I have tried over and over this spring to …

Pepper Plants – Soil Improvement Recommendations

Q: I have pepper plants growing in a large planter …

I Planted Asparagus Seeds But Get No Asparagus

Q: I planted asparagus seed several years ago but I’ve …

Small Indoor Tree Recommendations

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Cottonseed Meal As Fertilizer

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What To Put Under Child Play Set?

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Asparagus Plants – Small Ferny Stalks

Q: Several years ago we planted asparagus crowns in a …

Inexpensive Bagged Topsoil is Bad for Gardens

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Blisters on Christmas cactus leaves caused by overwatering

Q: I have a Christmas cactus in a pot on …

Cover exposed tree roots with wood chips

Q: We have an ancient sycamore under which the soil …

Solarizing soil in fall doesn’t work before planting wildflowers

Q: I read about sowing a perennial flower garden in …

Zoysia (zoysiagrass) compare species and varieties

From: Gary Forrester, Horticulture Extension Agent, Horry County Extension Service, …

Saucer magnolia seed pods

Q: What are these things on our saucer magnolia?

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Grass is yellow where stumps were ground

Q: We purchased our home last July and had several …

Can I Container-Grow A Bougainvillea?

Q: Is it possible to container-grow a bougainvillea? It would …