A Touch of Green

08/10/2017

I will be contacting all of our customers individually in the next few days but I just wanted to let you all know that Brook was in an accident on Sunday while playing with Walker in the ocean. He suffered a pretty severe spinal cord injury and is currently at MUSC. We have wonderful employees who are keeping everything running. We have had other landscapers reach out and are willing to help us in any way we may need. Please bear with us as we are focusing on Brook's recovery. We will do our best to make sure there is no interruption of services. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

06/16/2017

Wondering what those brown dead spots are in your grass? They are caused by a fungus called Brown Patch and are extremely difficult to control. We typically do not treat for it as the fungicides are not only very expensive but are easily washed away due to our daily afternoon rain showers. The main thing we recommend for dealing with this stubborn disease is watering at the appropriate times. The early morning hours before the sun comes up are best. Don't fret though! Once the temperatures and humidity subside, it will be time for aeration and overseeding and your Fescue will shine once again. For more information, check out this article from Clemson University.
http://www.clemson.edu/extension/hgic/pests/plant_pests/lawns/hgic2150.html

The beauty of a lawn can be quickly destroyed by brown patch (Rhizoctonia species), a serious fungal disease that can affect all South Carolina lawn grasses. It can develop rapidly when temperatures are warm (75 to 90 °F) and humid, especially on cool-season grasses (fescue, ryegrass, bluegrass and…

05/08/2017

Get practical tips for starting your own small vegetable garden. Learn how to utilize every square inch of space. Plus discover ten great space-saving edibles.

05/05/2017

05/04/2017

I would also add Vinca to this list. It comes in three varieties: Vinca minor which has small foliage, Vinca major which has larger foliage than the minor and varigated. They produce beautiful light purple blooms. Once established, they are very drought tolerant.

Rather, grow these ground covers Faithful reader, Cheryl, writes, “My front yard has a huge oak tree right in the middle. We have tried countless different things to grow grass and it's not happening. Is there anything we can do short of cutting down this beautiful tree?” Grumpy’s Guaranteed 129% Co...

05/04/2017

A funny follow up to the article on pruning Crepe Myrtles properly.

It was a restful stop, until crepe murder was spotted.

05/03/2017

20% off sitewide today only! Also, check out our shrub sale, with discount prices IN ADDITION TO the 20% discount!

04/28/2017

Does your lawn have raised tunnels? Do you find yourself walking the yard stepping on them (or sinking into them) in hopes of repairing them? A tiny rodent called a Vole is the culprit. Read more about them and ways to prevent and control them here.
http://www.greenviewfertilizer.com/articles/voles-moles/

It’s important to know which pest you've got because effective mole or vole control depends on targeting the right action to the right animal.

04/27/2017

As the days get longer and the spring rains nourish our plants and turf, this also means that mosquitos are gearing up for another season of enjoying us for dinner. Wouldn't you like to take comfort knowing that your children can play outside or you can enjoy your favorite beverage on your porch without the worry of applying insect repellent? Call us today at 864.350.9333 and set up an appointment for a once a month mosquito control program.

04/27/2017

http://www.southernliving.com/garden/grumpy-gardener/crepe-murder-pollard-tree

It’s that most glorious time of the year, when Grumpy and his fans shame neighbors, cities, businesses, and “landscrapers” for committing crepe murder—the senseless practice of reducing beautiful crepe