The Clemson Extension Home & Garden Information Center (HGIC) delivers unbiased, research-based information to South Carolina residents via phone: 1-888-656-9988, email: hgic@clemson.edu, and our website at hgic.clemson.edu.

Agents are available Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM (except university holidays) to help you with your horticulture and food questions. If an agent is not immediately available, callers can request a callback without losing their place in the queue.

Users can search our website with over 850 fact sheets on plant-related topics, nutrition, and food safety OR send an email to hgic@clemson.edu.

NOTE: All recommendations are for South Carolina conditions and may not apply to other areas.