Becca Badgett
Becca Badgett was a regular contributor to Gardening Know How for ten years. Co-author of the book How to Grow an EMERGENCY Garden, Becca specializes in succulent and cactus gardening.
Latest articles by Becca Badgett
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Lycoris Care - How To Grow The Lycoris Flower In The Garden
There are many common names for the Lycoris squamigera. Some call it Resurrection lily; others refer to the showy pink blooms of the Lycoris flower as the surprise lily or the naked lady. Click here for more info.
By Becca Badgett
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DIY Succulent Ornaments: Making Succulent Christmas Decorations
Why not include succulents in your Christmas decorations? Click here to find ideas for ornaments made with succulents.
By Becca Badgett
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Mulching With Oyster Shells: How Crushed Oyster Shells Help Plants
Are you looking for something different to use as mulch in your flowerbeds? Why not consider crushed oyster shells? Learn more here.
By Becca Badgett
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Living Rock Care: Growing A Jewel Plant Living Rock
Titanopsis, the living rock or jewel plant, is an unusual succulent that many growers want to grow, but with unfortunate results from a single watering. Learning to withhold water is particularly important when providing living rock care. This article has more info.
By Becca Badgett
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Care Of Lady Ferns: Planting Lady Ferns In The Garden
For finely textured foliage in the shady to part sun garden or natural wooded area, consider growing lady fern plants. Lady fern plants are reliable and easy to grow. Read this article to learn more about them.
By Becca Badgett
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What Is Mullein: Learn About Growing Mullein Uses And Disadvantages
You've likely seen mullein plants growing in fields and along roadsides. They're often attractive, with tall spikes of yellow flowering rosettes. Read this article to learn more about this interesting plant.
By Becca Badgett
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Winterizing Power Tools – Tips For Storing Power Lawn Tools
Temperatures often dictate when we can start or finish chores in the garden. This includes storing power lawn tools that we won’t be using for a few months. Find tips for winterizing lawn mowers, trimmers, blowers, and other gas- or electric-powered equipment here.
By Becca Badgett
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Is My Horse Chestnut Sick – Identifying Common Horse Chestnut Issues
In spite of its attractiveness, problems with horse chestnut can and do occur. How can we avoid horse chestnut problems in our trees? Here are some tips for identification of horse chestnut issues and how to avoid the problems. Click this article for more info.
By Becca Badgett
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Growing Jasmine Indoors: Care Of Indoor Jasmine Plants
If winter blooms and sweet, nighttime fragrance appeal to your senses, consider growing jasmine indoors. Learn more about the care of indoor jasmine in this article and enjoy this lively plant year round.
By Becca Badgett
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Iceland Poppy Care - How To Grow An Iceland Poppy Flower
The Iceland poppy plant provides showy blossoms in late spring and early summer. Growing Iceland poppies in the spring bed is a great way to add delicate foliage and long-lasting flowers. Learn more here.
By Becca Badgett
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Wallflower Care: How To Plant A Wallflower Garden Plant
Fragrant and colorful, many varieties of wallflower plants exist. Most gardeners succeed at growing wallflowers in the garden. Read here to see what is needed for wallflower care.
By Becca Badgett
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Sun Tolerant Hostas: Popular Hostas To Grow In Sun
Hostas are most often considered shade plants. It’s true that most hosta plants should grow in a partial shade or dappled sun area to keep leaves from burning, but there are now many sun loving hostas available for the garden. Learn more about them in this article.
By Becca Badgett
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Horse Chestnut Cutting Propagation – Will Horse Chestnuts Grow From Cuttings
The horse chestnut tree is a large, attractive specimen that grows well in most areas of the U.S. Many grow it for the large, showy flowers. And, of course, it is a great shade tree. But can you root horse chestnut cuttings to grow your own tree in the landscape? Find out here.
By Becca Badgett
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Zinnia Care - How To Grow Zinnia Flowers
Zinnia flowers are a colorful and long-lasting addition to the flower garden. When you learn how to plant zinnias for your area, you'll be able to add this popular annual to sunny areas. Click here for more info.
By Becca Badgett
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Planting Abelia Bushes - Tips For Growing And Caring For Abelia Plants
Abelia shrubs are one of those old fashioned plants that became popular because of interesting foliage, showy flowers, reliable performance and simple abelia care. Learn how to grow abelia in this article.
By Becca Badgett
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Growing A Root Beer Plant: Information About Root Beer Plants
If you like to grow unusual and interesting plants, you may be interested in learning about root beer plants. If you're wondering how is a root beer plant used, the answer is found in this article.
By Becca Badgett
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Vines For Full Sun Locations: Growing Vines That Like Sun
Trailing vines that like full sun can grow up a fence, trellis, or an arbor with various purposes in the landscape. Find some full sun vines here.
By Becca Badgett
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Growing Green Goliath Broccoli: How To Plant Green Goliath Broccoli Seeds
If your weather is unpredictable and you sometimes have frost and hot temperatures in the same week, you might’ve just thrown up your hands when it comes to planting broccoli. But wait, Green Goliath broccoli plants may be just what you’re looking for. Learn more here.
By Becca Badgett
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Ginkgo Male Vs. Female: Telling Male And Female Ginkgoes Apart
Ginkgo biloba is a strong, long-lived specimen with many uses. Sources say it is near perfect as an urban tree goes, as it can grow and thrive in pollution, resists disease, and is easy to prune. But one thing that’s not so near perfect is its sex. Learn more in this article.
By Becca Badgett
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Botanical Jewelry Ideas: DIY Jewelry Made From Plants
Are there favorite blooms in your garden that you hate to see fade? Those with color and form you wish you could preserve all year? Now you can, by creating jewelry from the garden. DIY jewelry made from plants can save those petals long term. Learn more here.
By Becca Badgett
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Grapefruit Tree Info: Why Doesn't My Grapefruit Tree Bear Fruit
You may find that you have no grapefruit on a tree that you've watered and pruned for several years. Grapefruit problems are common and it is sometimes difficult to get grapefruits on trees. Learn more here.
By Becca Badgett
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Gravel Bed Garden Design: Tips On Laying A Gravel Garden
There are many useful mulches. Some help retain moisture, as does the gravel garden bed. Gravel beds are something you won’t see in every garden, but they can provide something different in your landscape. Click here to see if laying a gravel garden is an option for you.
By Becca Badgett