Gardening and outdoors on Hilton Head, Bluffton and Beaufort. Discover majestic gardens, as well as pools and landscapes. Lowcountry living is truly unique and spending time outdoors adds to the beauty of it.
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 develop and maintain clearly defined shapes. The term also refers to plants that have been shaped in this way. The true origin, however, is up for debate. Some sources cite Greek origin, some Roman and…
SEE WHAT HAPPENS WHEN OUTDOOR LIVING DEFINES A HOME’S ENTIRE ENVIRONMENT. As this Palmetto Bluff home was built alongside one of the community’s many lush walking parks, capitalizing on the scenery played an outsized role in this home’s design from the start. “They were moving from Washington, D.C., and wanted to essentially live outside,” said…
Do your chores when conditions are right. Story by Ava Gassel Whether you just picked up gardening as a new hobby or you want to refresh your skills, read on to gain a better understanding on the importance of weather and how to use it to your advantage. Plant seeds before it rains Damp, loose…
Story by Kristie Smith Water conservation is more important than ever, especially with the way the planet is changing. From shorter showers to conserving water when washing dishes, water conservation is something we should all be aware of and take steps to conserve water in our yards and gardens. But conserving water doesn’t mean you…
If you own a greenhouse, it grows very well all year long.
Prepare your plants for colder weather with these wintering tips. Story by By R.J. Davey Hard freezes and cold weather can harm ornamental plants, especially winter-flowering species. It takes a bit of planning to protect them over the winter, but with the right preparation it’s relatively easy. While cold weather does impede growth and flowering, it doesn’t necessarily mean that your plants will…
A tree talk with master Story by Carolyn Males On a sunny morning, master arborist Michael Murphy and I meet up for some tree talk beneath the live oaks in Whitehall Park on Lady’s Island. Here at the edge of the salt marsh, we position ourselves in front of a stand of live oaks dominated…
Story by Nancy Renner Winter is a great time to garden in the Lowcountry. For newcomers it’s especially exciting to learn that many vegetables including lettuces, arugula, radishes, spinach, carrots, cabbage, broccoli, kale, beets, collards, bok choi, brussel sprouts, peas and turnips can be planted from seeds and transplants and will grow throughout the winter….
Save money and improve meals by growing your favorite plants all year long By Reese Kimmons Growing herbs isn’t difficult, even for those who have never tried it. Herb gardens take up very little space. In fact, herbs can be grown in containers or scattered amongst other plants in your flower or vegetable garden. Choosing…
Start a new seasonal theme with colorful plants, pumpkins and gourds. Story by Karen Krug October is still a great time to plant up a container garden. You probably have some old, tired annuals that could use replacing with some new fresh material or are looking to start a whole new seasonal theme. There’s lots…
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