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Richland County Master Gardeners Association
Richland County South Carolina, USA

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Who are We?

The Richland County Master Gardener Association (RCMGA) is a not-for-profit organization composed of volunteers whose goal is to promote and teach environmentally sound, research-based gardening practices to the citizens of Richland County, and to provide education to our members needed to accomplish our purpose. Our members have completed a Master Gardener program conducted by state extension service. We serve our county through such activities as assisting in the county extension office, giving educational programs to the public, and participating in community projects related to gardening.

Want to be a Master Gardener?

For information about applying for the Master Gardener classes, contact 803 865 1216 ext. 127.  To learn more about the program, visit: Clemson Extension Master Gardener Program.

 
Gardening Tips for Fall/Winter
  • Plant mums for fall color
  • Divide spring blooming perennials
  • Avoid pruning since this will encourage new growth which could be damaged by cold weather.
  • Apply pre-emergent herbicide to control winter weeds.
  • Evergreens need extra water when winds occur during dry spells.
  • Pull or treat broadleaf weeds. Chemicals will not kill mature seeds.
  • Harvest herbs for drying and freezing.
  • Plant pansies, adding compost and fertilizer to the beds. Continue to deadhead flowers.
  • Rake fallen debris from fruit trees, since it may harbor diseases.
  • Take soil sample to Clemson Extension Office.
  
  • Get houseplants ready to come indoors: prune if necessary and check for insects.
  • Cooler weather will make it ideal and less stressful for planting trees and shrubs.
  • Remove rotted fruit and diseased leaves.
  • Plant onion sets till mid-November.
  • Cut back perennials, except those with hollow stems like lantana and salvia.
  • Fertilize cool season grasses 3-4 weeks after seeding using 16-4-8 fertilizer..
  • Check camellias for scale, apply horticultural oil if present.
  • Turn over the soil in vegetable garden to expose insects.
  • Make sure beds are mulched. Fallen leaves make great mulch.
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