Learn to landscape for less with these tips
When our home owners association requested our landscaping plan during our house building process, my husband happily submitted his plan - grass. They called us, assuming we were obviously confused by the submission process. But alas, he was not confused. In his mind if you can’t mow it, don’t grow it.
This plan of grass has held true for the last three years in our house, so you can imagine my surprise at my Mother’s Day gift this year, 2 palm trees.
Searching for the Perfect Plant?
Looking to add a little flair to your garden this summer? But worried that the plant you pick out won’t bear up well through the seasons? Look no further. The Charleston Horticultural Society (CHS) has done your work for you. Through a new program titled "The Lowcountry Gold Medal Plant," the Society’s expert panel has selected four "Gold Medal Winners" that each are eye-appealing, hearty and easy to maintain – the Chaste Tree, the Japanese Pieris, the Blanket Flower and the Japanese Maple (see accompany pictures and descriptions).
Artist of the Week -- Laurie Meyer
For her fifth year, Laurie Meyer is presenting an exquisite and diverse array of stunning oil paintings for Piccolo Spoleto. She has worked diligently throughout the season in excited preparation. Her now extensive audience has eagerly awaited these paintings to be available to the public. For over two weeks they will be at Marion Square on the Calhoun Street sidewalk from 10-5. Already, during the initial event judging, she earned an Honorable Mention award for a piece titled "Lobster and Scrambled Eggs for One."
The Daniel Island Garden Club celebrated a very successful year with a meeting and reception at the home of Peggy and Jack Slapcinsky. Members then enjoyed a tour of the beautiful gardens of Jean Hinds, Bob and Kay Uhler, Bob and Ellie Sauer and Jack and Peggy Slapcinsky! Above, Bob Uhler and Jack Slapcinsky discuss the gardens with other member of the club.
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"Daniel Island, Ours to Beautify and Conserve."
The Garden Club’s faithfulness to this mission statement has contributed heavily to the success of the Garden Club and made it the oldest (founded in 1998) and most popular (current membership 70 men and women) social club on Daniel Island.
We use the diverse expertise of our Master Gardeners, our Horticultural Society members, our experienced gardeners and our enthusiastic neophytes to beautify and conserve the natural resources and wildlife of Daniel Island.
When it comes to mulching your landscape, there are many different types of mulch to choose from. All mulches help to cut back on weed growth, retain moisture, and enhance the overall appearance of any landscape design. So, which mulch is best for your next application?
If you’re starting with a new landscape or looking to amend your soil, then a pine or hardwood mulch is your best choice. These two products will last around a year and breakdown nicely into your soil. We recommend that you turn your mulch over in the flower beds every 3 months to help keep it looking fresh thus preventing a matted down look to your mulch.
