ABOUT US
Many Spartanburg residents remember Rusty Moore from projects dating back to the early 1980s, when his landscapes began drawing attention with their precision and beauty. Today, Rusty and his crew install and maintain landscapes throughout the region, often earning awards for excellence and with a promise of superior work.
Clemson University
Horticulture connects plants and people to improve our world, be it through the enhancement of the foods we eat, the creation of healthy natural living spaces, the economic and aesthetic enhancement of our homes and communities, or the application of green solutions to the challenges of environmental quality. The plants of horticulture are the foundation of human and environmental well being, and it is horticulture professionals who have the knowledge, skills, and passion to utilize those plants for the betterment of humankind.
http://catalog.clemson.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=18&poid=4326&returnto=549
Spartanburg area soils
The soil compositions in the Spartanburg area range from almost impermeable clay to arid sand. Because of this, the Southern Planter will use appropriate site preparation practices to reduce runoff and increase plant viability. Knowing that sometimes what is most important is below the surface, expertise in choosing and using soils is critical to its life and beauty.
(For government reports on soils, go to https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/surveylist/soils/survey/state/?stateId=SC )