Latest articles by Darcy Larum
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Are Spider Plant Flowers a Good Thing? What it Means if You See Spider BloomsHave you seen star-shaped blooms on your spider plant? Discover the secrets behind spider plant flowers, and why they are the ultimate thank you from your leafy friend
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Pruning Bougainvillea the Right Way Is the Key to More Colorful Blooms – Here's How (and When) to Do ItLearn the basics of bougainvillea pruning from how and when to trim plants to the best gear to keep yourself safe when working with thorny vines.
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How To Grow Cucumbers: The Ultimate Care & Growing GuideCucumbers are a refreshing and healthy vegetable that are rewarding to grow and are a great addition to any vegetable garden. Learn how to grow cucumbers here.
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Guide To Harvesting & Planting Peony Seeds: Grow Beautiful Peony Blooms For Free With Seeds From Your Own GardenHarvesting and planting peony seeds from your garden is a fun way to grow more of these classic perennials for free! Follow this guide to go from seed to bloom.
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Care For A Tree Peony: How To Grow A Voluminous Shrub With Gorgeous FlowersIf you seek large, dramatic flowerheads and well supported shrubs, the tree peony is a stunning garden specimen. Here’s how to get the most from this desirable bloomer
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Looking For Host Plants To Attract Butterflies? Try These 6 Plants For Butterfly EggsWhile it’s important to create a rich source of nectar for pollinators, it’s also critical to provide safe places to breed and grow. Try these plants for butterfly eggs to bring more pollinators to your yard
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6 Tips For Peony Care In Spring – How To Give Your Peonies A Head Start This SpringWith some simple peony care in spring, you can give plants a head start on the growing season. Here's what you need to do to make sure peonies are good to grow.
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WHAT IS ROOTSTOCK? HOW AND WHY TO USE ROOTSTOCKIt’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 SoilGarden soil vs. potting soil is often fodder for debate. It's good to know the differences between the two.
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Is Colored Mulch Toxic – Safety Of Dyed Mulch In The GardenDyed 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 PlantsTrees 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 FernsStaghorn 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 TreeWhether 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 MaplesCoral 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 BerriesJuniper 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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Types Of Pots For Orchids – Are There Special Containers For Orchid Plants?While the orchids we purchase have probably never experienced growing wildly in rainforests, confining their roots to a pot goes against their true primal nature. Because of this, we must select pots that allow them to grow to their full potential. Learn more here.
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Pin Oak Growth Rate: Tips On Planting A Pin Oak TreePin 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 PlantsAre 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.
