Latest articles by Darcy Larum
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Hardy Kiwi Plants – Tips On Growing Kiwi In Zone 4When 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 GardeniaGardenia'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 CareEugenia 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 RustFungal 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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Caulotops Barberi Pests: Learn About Agave Plant Bug Control
While generally a low maintenance, easy-to-grow plant, agave can be susceptible to pest problems. If you have noticed bugs eating agave plants in your landscape, click here to learn more about controlling agave plant bugs in the garden.
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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 LawnMany 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 8Vertical 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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Using Lime Sulfur In Gardens: When And How To Use Lime SulfurAs gardeners, we can choose to spend a fortune on different chemicals that can have residual effects or we can use a natural-based product that has been used by growers and breeders for hundreds of years. Learn about using lime sulfur in gardens here.
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Dormant Bleeding Heart Plants – How To Plant A Bare Root Bleeding HeartGardeners who are used to purchasing growing plants at nurseries or garden centers might get quite a shock when the bleeding heart plant they ordered online arrives as a bare root plant. Learn how to plant a bare root bleeding heart in this article.
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Zone 8 Lavender Plants: Is Lavender Hardy To Zone 8Lavender plants, especially when grouped together, are reminiscent of a quaint, peaceful English countryside. With careful selection, gardeners from zones 4 through 10 can enjoy the charm of these plants. This article will discuss lavender plants for zone 8.
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Southern Blight On Beets: Learn About Southern Blight Beet TreatmentSometimes fungus just happens regardless of your level of gardening expertise. One such fungal disease is barely noticeable until it is too late is southern blight on beets. What is southern blight? Click this article for the answer.
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Seed Propagating New Guinea Impatiens – Can You Grow New Guinea Impatiens From SeedsOne annual favorite that can be quite pricey because of its bright flowers and variegated foliage is New Guinea impatiens. No doubt many of us have considered growing these higher-priced plants by seed. Can you grow New Guinea impatiens from seed? Find out here.
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Planting Time For Zone 8 Bulbs: When Do I Plant Zone 8 BulbsWhile gardeners in cooler, northern climates may take spring bulbs for granted, in hot, southern climates, gardeners can only enjoy some of them as annuals and container grown plants. Click this article to learn about growing bulbs in zone 8.
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Zone 6 Ornamental Grass – Growing Ornamental Grasses In Zone 6 GardensIn U.S. hardiness zone 6, hardy ornamental grasses can add winter interest to the garden from their blades and seed heads sticking up through mounds of snow. Click the article that follows to learn more about choosing ornamental grasses for zone 6 landscapes.
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Rosemary Plants For Zone 7: Choosing Hardy Rosemary Plants For The GardenWhile a few varieties of rosemary plants are labeled as hardy down to zone 7, the growth of these plants will be nothing like the dense full growth of rosemary plants in warmer climates. Click this article to learn more about growing rosemary in zone 7.
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What Is Color Blocking: Tips On Color Blocking With PlantsThe problem with adding too many bright plants is that it can quickly turn from "eye-catching" to "eyesore" as they clash and become uncomplimentary. To avoid this, you can use color blocking in the garden. What is color blocking? Click here for the answer.
