Why is My Yard Brown and My Neighbor's is Green?

Saturday, February 28th, 2026
Linda Wolfla-Thomas

For homeowners, there’s a certain satisfaction in comparing your lush, green lawn to your neighbor’s yard. So it can be a shock to discover that your yard has turned brown while the neighbor’s yard is still green.

So, what happened? And how do you fix it? The answer could be something simple, or a combination of things. Let’s take a look at some of the reasons why your lawn has turned Brown:

Dormant grass

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When most people think about listing their home, spring is the season that comes to mind. But while spring may bring more activity, selling your home in the winter comes with its own set of strategic advantages—many of which can lead to a smoother, faster, and more successful sale. If you're considering making a move, here’s why the colder months might just be the warmest opportunity.

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Hilton Head Plantation

Saturday, October 18th, 2025
Vicki White

Conveniently located to all that Hilton Head Island has to offer, Hilton Head Plantation is a dynamic island community comprised of smaller neighborhoods connected with over seven miles of trails within its 4,000 acres. Located on the Port Royal Sound and the Intercoastal Waterway, extraordinary water views encompass Hilton Head Plantation. Home styles range from traditional to modern, with a full range of price points for single family homes and villas.

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Forest Beach

Tuesday, September 23rd, 2025
Vicki White

With an eclectic flair, the neighborhoods of North Forest Beach and South Forest Beach are an engaging blend of old and new.  Grand beach front homes and cozy cottages combine to create an appealing mix of style giving Forest Beach a charming, quirky island feel. The name Forest Beach says it all. In this neighborhood, it’s all about the sun, the sand and the sea.

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Sea Pines

Tuesday, September 2nd, 2025
Vicki White

Having a beautiful place to lay your head at night is only the beginning of the Sea Pines experience. How you spend your days defines island living in this, the original planned community on Hilton Head Island. With an eye steadily focused on preservation, Sea Pines is resplendent with undisturbed natural habitats, clean, white sand beaches and breathtaking views.

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Haint Blue

Thursday, July 3rd, 2025
Vicki White

As you sit on a comfortable porch in the Lowcountry sipping your sweet tea, look up. What color is the ceiling? If the porch ceiling is a light shade of blue, you’re looking at a color known in the South as haint blue. Steeped in superstition and tradition, haint blue is used on porch ceilings (door and window frames, too) throughout the South to protect homes from natural and supernatural pests.

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On The Move

Sunday, June 22nd, 2025
Vicki White

Moving can be an incredibly stressful life event. The packing, unpacking, scheduling, connecting services, disconnecting utilities and endless to-do lists create a perfect storm of tension and anxiety. To help you cross off a couple items on that pesky to-do list and relieve a little worry, we’ve provided a list of local movers.

This list is based solely on information and reviews found on line.

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WHAT IS THE LOWCOUNTRY OF SOUTH CAROLINA?

Thursday, September 19th, 2024

The term “Lowcountry” is a geographical description as well as a cultural one.

From the geographical side, Lowcountry is described as the area located below the Fall Line, which is a region in which the hard rock of the mountains reaches the softer sand of the coastal plain. Some sources cite up to eight South Carolina counties but at the core of the Lowcountry are Beaufort, Jasper, Colleton and Hampton Counties.

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