Latest articles by Darcy Larum
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WHAT IS ROOTSTOCK? HOW AND WHY TO USE ROOTSTOCK
It’s fascinating how rootstock for grafting results in stronger trees that bear better fruit. You may not be a professional grower, but knowing how this works will make you a better-informed consumer.
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What Is Garden Soil – When To Use Garden Soil
Garden soil vs. potting soil is often fodder for debate. It's good to know the differences between the two.
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Winterizing Milkweed: Caring For Milkweed Plants In Winter
Many wild milkweed plants, often considered weeds, will grow happily wherever they sprout without any "help" from gardeners. Though many milkweed plants need only the help of Mother Nature, this article will cover winter care of milkweed and whether it's necessary.
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Is Colored Mulch Toxic – Safety Of Dyed Mulch In The Garden
Dyed mulches can be very aesthetically pleasing and make landscape plants and beds stand out, but not all dyed mulches are safe or healthy for plants. Learn more about colored mulch vs. regular mulch in this article.
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Vine Plants As Shade Cover: Creating Shade With Vining Plants
Trees are not the only plants that can be used to shade hot, sunny areas. Vines can too. Learn about using vine plants as shade cover here.
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Staghorn Fern Cold Hardiness: How Cold Tolerant Are Staghorn Ferns
Staghorn ferns have specific cold requirements. Click here to learn what they are, and if these ferns are a good choice for your climate.
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False Cypress Care: How To Grow A False Cypress Tree
Whether you?re looking for a low growing foundation plant, dense hedge, or unique specimen plant, false cypress has a variety to fit your needs. For more Japanese false cypress info and some tips on how to grow a false cypress, click this article.
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Coral Bark Maple Trees: Tips On Planting Coral Bark Japanese Maples
Coral bark maple trees (Acer palmatum "Sango-kaku") are Japanese maples with four seasons of interest in the landscape. Want to learn more about the coral bark tree? Click this article for additional information about this stunning tree.
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Are All Juniper Berries Edible – Is It Safe To Eat Juniper Berries
Juniper berries have been used as a strong flavoring for wine, mead, and other alcoholic beverages, as well as a spice for meats, stews, sauerkraut, and other dishes. Upon reading this, you may be wondering are all juniper berries edible? Click here for that answer.
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Pin Oak Growth Rate: Tips On Planting A Pin Oak Tree
Pin oak trees are mighty oaks that have held their ground as a fast growing, native shade tree in the eastern part of the United States for hundreds of years. Learn more about pin oak growth rate and using pin oaks in landscapes in this article.
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Valmaine Lettuce Plants – How To Grow Valmaine Romaine Lettuce Plants
Are you looking to grow reliably crisp and sweet romaine that you can pick from all season for quick, fresh salads? Might I suggest, the romaine lettuce ‘Valmaine,' which can produce sweet, crisp salad greens during the summer? Click here to learn more.
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White Beauty Tomato Care: What Is A White Beauty Tomato
If you're looking to grow a unique tomato with more color in its history than in its skin, look no further than White Beauty tomatoes. What is a White Beauty tomato? Click on the article that follows for the answer.
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Robin Red Holly Info: Tips For Growing Robin Red Hollies
Holly plants of all types are often the first go-to plant for winter gardens. Because of this, plant breeders are continually creating newer varieties. One such new variety of holly is the Robin Red holly. Click this article for more Robin Red holly info.
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Hardy Kiwi Plants – Tips On Growing Kiwi In Zone 4
When we think of kiwi fruit, we think of a tropical location. No need to board a plane to experience fresh kiwi right off the vine. With tips from this article, you can grow your own hardy kiwi plants. Click here for more information.
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Should I Deadhead Gardenias: Tips On Removing Spent Blooms On Gardenia
Gardenia's beautiful, fragrant, white flowers last for several weeks. Eventually, though, they will wilt and turn brown, leaving you wondering "should I deadhead gardenias?" Learn why and how to deadhead a gardenia bush in this article.
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Planting A Eugenia Hedge: Tips On Eugenia Hedge Care
Eugenia can be a quick and easy hedge solution. This broadleaf evergreen shrub, sometimes called brush cherry, is native to Asia but grows well in U.S. hardiness zones 10-11. Learn about growing eugenia shrubs for a privacy hedge in this article.
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Blackberry Orange Rust Treatment: Managing Blackberries With Orange Rust
Fungal diseases can take many forms. Some symptoms are subtle and barely noticeable, while other symptoms may stand out like a bright beacon. Learn more about the symptoms of blackberries with orange rust in the article that follows.
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What Is Hellebore Black Death: Recognizing Black Death Of Hellebores
Black Death of hellebores is a serious disease that may be mistaken with other less serious or treatable conditions. In this article, we will answer the questions: what is hellebore Black Death, what are its signs and symptoms, and what is the treatment, if any?
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Cherry Witches’ Broom Info: What Causes Witches’ Broom Of Cherry Trees
Witches? broom is a common affliction of many trees and shrubs. It can be caused by several different vectors. In this article, we will specifically discuss the causes and symptoms of witches? broom on a cherry tree. Click here for more information on cherry witches? broom.
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Habiturf Lawn Care: How To Create A Native Habiturf Lawn
Many of us still traditional lawns that require frequent mowing, watering and chemical applications. Imagine how much healthier our planet would be if we all, or even just half of us, adopted a different, more earth-friendly concept such as a habiturf lawn. Learn more here.
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Zone 8 Vertical Gardens: Choosing Climbing Vines For Zone 8
Vertical gardening is a way for people with small yards to make the most of the space they have available. It's also used to create privacy, shade, and noise and wind buffers. Learn about climbing vines for zone 8 and tips on growing vertical gardens in zone 8 here.
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Rocks In The Garden: How To Work With Rocky Soil
As you're digging a garden, you hear a clang as it hits rock. Poking and prodding inside the hole, you discover more clangs and more rocks. If this scenario seems all too familiar, then you have rocky soil. For tips on how to work this soil type, click here.
