Begonia Are Your Summer Friend For Curb Appeal
When it comes to enhancing your home's curb appeal, especially during the summer months, few plants are as reliable and vibrant as Begonias.
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Recent Blogs
David Locke
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The Perfect Porch: Southern Charm in Real Estate
The Perfect Porch: Southern Charm in Real Estate
David Locke
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Elevate Your Curb Appeal with Sweet Potato Vine: Tips from Realtor David Locke
Realtor David Locke, known for his real estate expertise in Anderson, SC, also has a passion for gardening. One of his favorite plants...
David Locke
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Creating Your Own Blooms Room: A Haven for Flower Arrangement Enthusiasts
A sweet friend of mine who is a gardening and floral arranging queen encouraged me to create a blog about a Blooms Room! Flower...
David Locke
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Enhance Your Curb Appeal and Boost Your Home's Value with Geraniums
First impressions matter, especially when you're trying to sell your house. Curb appeal is the initial magnet that draws potential buyers...
David Locke
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Gardening with Lantana in South Carolina: A Burst of Color and Sunshine
Introduction South Carolina is a state known for its warm and sunny climate, making it an ideal place for gardening. One plant that...
David Locke
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Cultivating South Carolina Native Plant Swamp Sunflowers
South Carolina is home to a diverse array of native plant species that thrive in its unique ecosystems. One such plant, the Swamp...
David Locke
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The Ultimate Guide to Planting and Caring for a Zoysia Lawn
I have a 5 year old zoysia lawn and many people ask me my secret to a green lawn. Well, for starters my father is a agricultural...
David Locke
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Art In The Garden - A Delightful Evening of Cocktails and Creativity
Art has the unique ability to inspire, captivate, and transport us to a world of boundless imagination. When art meets nature, the...
David Locke
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Winter Gardening?
Winter is a great time of cleaning the garden and preparing for the spring days to come when you never have enough time…
David Locke
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Christmas Joy with Inexpensive Gold Spray Paint?
Many years ago I was tasked with decorating our church with several large trees and with limited budget we had to find an inventive way...
David Locke
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Greenville, South Carolina and the Poinsettia?
Poinsettias (Euphorbia pulcherrima) may not make you think about Upstate, South Carolina but for me as a native of the Greenville, SC...
David Locke
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Building a Succulent Rock Garden
You seem to see succulents everywhere these days! These fantastic plants are finding their ways onto wedding cakes and just about every...
David Locke
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A small gift in a trash bag becomes a stalwart of the garden!
I’ve always loved to garden. One of my first memories is putting a tomato plant in the ground for my father. When I was 14 years old a...
David Locke
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Fall is for Foraging
I’m sure I’m known as the crazy neighbor around the neighborhood because I can always be seen digging in the fields in the ditches for...
David Locke
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Plant of the Week: Crinum Lily
Not a lot of people think about bulbs when they think about high summer, but a Crinum Lily (Crinum asiaticum) has to be one of my new...
David Locke
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CrossFit & Yoga, Who Needs It? I Have a Garden!
I often joke that I don’t need CrossFit or yoga that I have a garden. Pulling weeds or vines for three hours or digging a hole burns a...
David Locke
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Building a Woodland Garden and Romans Road
You’ve often heard it said that God visited the beaches then stayed in the mountains. I certainly think that's true. My wife and I and...
David Locke
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Robin and David's Favorite Things List for Christmas 2020
Need some advice for Christmas gifts for the guys and gals in your life? My wife Robin and I have compiled a list of our top favorite...
David Locke
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Building an Unconventional Fire Pit
Having a fire pit in your yard is a great way to extend your living space during colder months and get family and friends outside.
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