South Carolina Green Industry Association

08/21/2026

Clemson Assistant Professor of Entomology, Zee Ahmed, has secured USDA Funding to help protect South Carolina from invasive pests like the spotted lanternfly and two-spot cotton leafhopper. Ahmed is working with NC State scientists to strengthen early detection, improve monitoring, and provide practical strategies to protect landscapes and ornamental plants.

SC Green is proud to have offered a letter of support for Ahmed’s research as he sought funding.

Read more here: https://bit.ly/4g9Uk3V

Photo: Clemson University

08/19/2026

Fall Field Day Oct. 8 at Modern Turf!

08/18/2026

Don't miss SC Green's Fall Field Day on October 8th at Modern Turf!

Register at scgreen.org!

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08/13/2026

A big thank you to our Fall Field Day event sponsors this year!

Register to attend on October 8th at Modern Turf here: scgreen.org

08/12/2026

Need green industry connections? Jeremy Brooks from Piedmont Technical College
explains how to build your green network on SCgreenTV. Pro tip: Fall Field Day is a great place to start Oct. 8! Crescent Moon Landscaping Nate Moses

08/10/2026

Registration is open for SC Green's annual Fall Field Day at Modern Turf! Get more details and register at scgreen.org.

08/07/2026

Vernonia ‘Summer’s Swan Song’ has been voted the 2027 Perennial Plant of the Year

Commonly known as ironweed, the elegant foliage is covered in sprays of dark purple flowers from early September to mid-October. During this flower time, it is a magnet for butterflies and bees, and species occur widely across the eastern and central United States.

Find out more from Nursery Management here: https://bit.ly/4bBVyCf

Photos: Chicago Botanic Garden and Ed Lyon via Perennial Plant Association

08/05/2026

🧂🌱What salt-tolerant plants do you recommend? Here's 3 ideas from Brownswood Nursery on SCgreenTV...

08/04/2026

When it comes to your yard, there are specific tasks that need to be done monthly to keep it healthy and looking its best.

Find out what planting, lawn care, and maintenance items should be done in August with this helpful guide from Precision Landscape: https://bit.ly/4h8iDA5

07/31/2026

We are so excited to soon offer a new member benefit - our curated plant ID database! SC Green members can search and sort our extensive list of plants by family, height, cultivars, and more.

Coming soon to scgreen.org!