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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.

Lilium longiflorum or Easter Lily has narrow, dark green leaves and showy white trumpet shaped flowers. The blooms are fragrant and a traditional symbol of hope and life during the Easter season.

Here are three things we did to add some Charleston charm to this space. Use these gardening tips in your yard this spring!

Ready to get planting this spring? We're sharing our tips & tricks for successful container gardening in Charleston this spring.

Ready to starting growing citrus in Charleston? Last week, we hosted Citrus 101 with Zack Snipes from Clemson Extension. Read what we learned!

Meeting Green is your one stop shop for spring gifting! From garden gadgets to floral wrapping paper, we have everything you need for a successful Easter, Mother's Day, or a 'just because' present.