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South Carolina

Working Together to Expand Native Habitat

Native plants create habitat for native wildlife, reduce urban heat islands, and manage stormwater runoff. Learn more about native plants in South Carolina and the organizations working to build native habitats that help local communities thrive.

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Featured Affiliate

South Carolina Wildlife Federation

South Carolina Wildlife Federation’s mission is to
conserve and restore South Carolina’s wildlife and 
wildlife habitat through education and advocacy.

Visit the SCWF website

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SCWF Native Plant Resources

Learn more about South Carolina Wildlife Federation's native plant resources and other wildlife and  habitat programs.

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Carolina Fence Gardens

Utilizing some very basic elements, the Carolina Fence™ incorporates both natural and cultural elements, which have been designated as symbols of our state. The Fence can function as a valuable habitat element while showcasing symbols of natural and cultural history.

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Enhance Pollinator Habitat

Pollinators worldwide are in decline. But you can help!  Create a Garden for Wildlife in your backyard, schoolyard, or other place in your community.  

South Carolina Native Plants

South Carolina's diverse landscape, stretching from the mountains to the sea, is teeming with a rich variety of native plant life. The blooming flowers of South Carolina are a sight to behold, offering a vibrant palette of colors and sustainable beauty to enhance any home garden.

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The Ultimate South Carolina Gardening Guide

In this South Carolina gardening guide, we’ll explore how you can grow a gorgeous garden sanctuary, all while sustaining local flora and fauna and boosting conservation initiatives. If you’re ready to plant with purpose and create an oasis for local wildlife species, this South Carolina gardening guide is for you.

Garden Donations in South Carolina

For every plant sold on our website, we reserve one plant to be donated to a community garden or public space, doubling our collective impact on wildlife and the planet. In 2023, we donated 2 gardens in South Carolina.

It’s not a weed, and it doesn’t produce milk, but the humble milkweed is one of the most important plants you can have i...
Edited by David Mizejewski, National Wildlife Federation Naturalist As the days shorten and the temperatures begin to dr...
As passionate gardeners ourselves, we know the frustration of seeing pests like aphids munch on your beloved milkweed. B...

About the Affiliate Program

State affiliates of Garden for Wildlife by National Wildlife Federation have a long track record working in their states to increase habitat for backyard wildlife species. Many affiliates offer workshops, native plant sales, and community events that support creating a Certified Wildlife Habitat®, pollinator pathways, monarch gardens and more.

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Additional Resources

Explore statewide and local resources for creating habitat where you live. 

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South Carolina Green Step Schools

Green Step Schools is a program designed to help schools earn awards for establishing sustainability projects where students learn, do and teach others. 

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Clemson's Home & Garden Information Center

HGIC provides research-based information on landscaping, gardening, plant health, household pests, food safety & preservation, and nutrition, physical activity & health. 

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South Carolina Native Plant Society

The South Carolina Native Plant Society promotes the awareness and education of native plant species and their importance in the South Carolina landscape and history.