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It's Christmas in July at Meeting Green! We’re making it through this hot and stormy July by reminiscing on better days full of sweaters instead of sweat. Relax in the AC this month and shop the holiday collection online.

Summer in Charleston means humid days, weekly beach trips, and streets lined with fluffy crape myrtle blooms! Crape myrtles in Charleston offer low maintenance beauty with easy summer and fall color!

Most gardeners have either given up on their garden by July, or they were smart and planted strategically for easy color through summer and fall. We're here to help you fall into that second category!

Did you know Charleston has beautiful, native hibiscus? These plants are grown for their striking, large flowers and work well in mass plantings around your landscape.

If the hard to shop for father figure in your life deserves something a little extra special this year, give him a gift for the garden!

Charleston is COVERED in purple blooms right now! These purple blooming shrubs appear similar (at first!) and are often used the same way in a landscape, but there are some key features differentiating them.

Growing hydrangeas in Charleston is a wonderful way to achieve color and blooms in the shady parts of your garden. Take a look at the four common types of hydrangeas we offer and find one that works for your space.

Take a peek at one of our newest projects in West Ashley! This coastal modern oasis seamlessly blends clean lines, warn tones, and sophisticated touches with the marsh backdrop.

Introducing Plant Potential; a series where the Meeting Green team is identifying underrated plants that are secretly fun, funky, and may be perfect for your space! Acca sellowiana or pineapple guava is one of our favorite under utilized shrubs.

When it comes to May weather in Charleston, we recommend leaning into heat tolerant and long lasting blooms that will keep your containers full and thriving through the upcoming season!

It's not too late to grab your mom the perfect gift for the garden this Mother's Day. Browse select tools and decor online or stop by the shop this week and let us help you impress the mom figure in your life this spring!

Stop and smell the jasmine! Walking down the streets of Charleston in April can't be beat. Pair overflowing window baskets and warm sunshine with the sweet scent of jasmine for a perfect spring day in the Lowcountry.

Whether you start small or large, starting a pollinator garden aids in insect conservation and makes your garden beautiful! Here are three quick pollinator garden tips to help you get started!

Ferns are our go to plant for low light, lots of texture, and interesting foliage. With over 10,000 known varieties of ferns, and many more being discovered in tropical areas today, there's a type of fern for every plant lover!

If you have empty pots on a covered porch or nestled under an oak tree, you may feel restricted by a lack of sunlight. In the shadier spots of your space, you have to reframe how you think about designing container gardens. You can't depend on bold blooms, so you have to focus on layering funky foliage and adding interesting texture.