This is a table of the average Temperatures for Aiken since 1895 for each month and the last number is the yearly average. South Carolina State Averaged Temperature Data Year JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT … Read More
For those of us who battle summer weeds in the lawn and garden from March through September, you would think that we would get a break from October to February. Well, that’s just not going to happen in an area … Read More
Will Hudson, UGA Extension Entomologist August 2, 2010 Description: fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) In late summer, almost every year, caterpillars invade turfgrass throughout the state. The damage to established turf is mostly aesthetic, but newly sodded or sprigged … Read More
For those of you that live in the country or in subdivisions that border the woods, we know that you have deer problems. Most of the problems concern the loss of plants that are eaten by the deer. Unless you … Read More
I checked the Aiken Master Garden Almanac and sure enough, it said that our coldest annual temperatures are usually between December 30th and January 20th. We have had a very cold two weeks and the results could be a shock … Read More
Below is a listing of some conifers that should perform satisfactorily in the Aiken and surrounding areas. Given existing microclimates and growing conditions, individual experience will vary. Some will benefit with a little protection from direct hot afternoon sun in … Read More
Aiken has become a retirement destination for many. Some workers are transferred from northern limits and choose to stay. Others learn about Aiken from friends or read about our temperate climate and slower way of life in retirement magazines. Once … Read More
Planting Guidelines: The best time to plant iris is late summer through early fall. Spring planting can often result in lack of bloom for a season or two and slow establishment. WHERE TO PLANT: Iris generally need at least half … Read More
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