Much like last winter, warm temperatures have sped up the time scales of bulbs around the garden. The green roof is no exception to these mild, sunny days. Each fall the summer annuals, grasses and dormant perennials are cut back and the rooftop opens up and puts on an entirely different face for winter. Many of the bulbs planted last year… read more >
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Bulbapalooza
Mark your calendars! Bulbapalooza, this year’s inaugural garden open, is set for Friday, March 22nd and Saturday, March 23rd. This is the first event to be held in early spring when the weather is just right and bulbs are in full flower. The garden will be open from 8:30 AM until 3:00 PM both days. Tickets cost $10 per person and all… read more >
Sharp Accents
Agaves, yuccas, and cacti are commonly associated with hot dry climates of the southwest. In the South Carolina coastal plain we can grow many great varieties of these plants that will survive the winter and add bold textures. There are many great plants that can add bold texture interest but these are notable for their unchanging quality even when the temperatures drop…. read more >
Put ’em In The Turf…..Kinda
What a beautiful scene! The crape myrtle allee offers a long, beautiful view of water flowing down the stairs and into a curved pool. So why not play off the fountain and create spring display beds through the turf, mimicking the curves of the fountain? Playing off the shape of the fountain, marking paint was used to shape four… read more >
Grasses For The Winter
Ornamental grasses have become a popular plant in the landscape. They are easy to care for, drought tolerant once established, and have multiple seasons of interest. Below are grasses that provide interest throughout the winter at the farm. Saccharum arundinaceum hardy sugar cane Panicum virgatum ‘Thundercloud’ Thundercloud switchgrass Panicum virgatum ‘Cloud Nine’ Cloud Nine switchgrass Miscanthus sinensis ‘Gracillimus’ maiden grass On… read more >