Darcy Larum
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Dormant Bleeding Heart Plants – How To Plant A Bare Root Bleeding Heart
Gardeners 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 8
Lavender 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 Treatment
Sometimes 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 Seeds
One 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 Bulbs
While 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 Gardens
In 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 Garden
While 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 Plants
The 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.
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Digging Fork Functions: What Is A Digging Fork Used For In Gardens
Have you ever tried to dig into rocky or extremely compacted, clay soil with a garden spade? It can be back-breaking work. Using a digging fork for a job like this can reduce the strain on your body and tools. Click here to learn when to use digging forks in garden projects.
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Zone 7 Rose Varieties – Tips On Growing Roses In Zone 7 Gardens
In regards to finding hardy roses for zone 7, it's better to select roses based on their cold hardiness and provide them with some dappled shade during hot summer afternoons. Click here for more information on zone 7 rose varieties and tips on growing roses in zone 7.
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Choosing Garden Gloves: Selecting The Best Gloves For Gardening
Ok, not everyone is a fan but wearing gloves in the garden is actually important if you want to avoid pricks from thorns, splinters, or nasty blisters. What's every bit as important, though, is the type of gardening glove you choose. This article will help.
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When Do Plants Wake Up – Learn About Plant Dormancy In The Garden
When do plants wake up in spring? There is no exact answer to that question because it depends on too many variables, such as which plant it is, what zone you live in and precise details of the weather your area has been experiencing. Learn more here.
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Choosing A Wheelbarrow – Learn About Different Types Of Wheelbarrows
Not all wheelbarrows are the same, though, so which type of wheelbarrow you should buy depends on the tasks you need it for. Click the article that follows to learn more about how to choose a wheelbarrow and the different types of wheelbarrows.
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Garden Hose Information: Learn About Using Hoses In The Garden
While not exactly the most fascinating subject in gardening to read about, hoses are a necessity for all gardeners. Hoses are tools and, as with any task, it is important to select the proper tool for the job. Learn about different types of garden hoses here.
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Garden Trowel Information: What Is A Trowel Used For In Gardening
I have had the same favorite garden trowel for about ten years now. It is one of my most prized possessions. So what is a trowel and why is it an essential tool for every gardener to own? Click on this article for garden trowel information.
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Lawn Mowing Equipment: What Are The Different Kinds Of Lawn Mowers
In addition to regularly purchasing fertilizers, herbicides and seed for overseeding, homeowner's desiring a perfect lawn may also have to invest in a good quality lawn mower. Understanding your lawn mowing options is important. This article will help with that.
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Determining Soil Compaction: Is My Soil Too Compacted For Gardening
Oftentimes, topsoil is brought in around new construction areas and graded out for future lawns. However, underneath this thin layer of topsoil there may be severely compacted soil. Learn how to tell if soil is compacted in this article.
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Hardy Jasmine Vines: Choosing Jasmine Plants For Zone 6
With a little extra care in winter, even common jasmine can be grown in zone 6. However, winter jasmine, or Jasminum nudiflorum, is the more often grown jasmine variety for zone 6. Click this article to learn more about growing jasmine in zone 6.
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Hardy Camellia Plants: Growing Camellias In Zone 6 Gardens
In the past, camellias could only be grown in U.S. hardiness zones 7 or higher. However, in recent years, plant breeders Dr. William Ackerman and Dr. Clifford Parks have introduced hardy camellias for zone 6. Learn more about these hardy camellia plants here.
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Zone 6 Flowers: Tips On Growing Flowers In Zone 6 Gardens
With milder winters and a longer growing season, many plants grow well in zone 6. If you are planning a flowerbed in zone 6, you're in luck, as there are hundreds of hardy flowering plants to choose from. This article lists annuals and perennials for zone 6 gardens.
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What Is River Pebble Mulch: Learn About Using River Rock Mulch In Gardens
Different mulches work better for different purposes. The kind of mulch you choose can have positive or negative effects on the plants. This article will address the question, "What is river pebble mulch?" as well as ideas for landscaping with rocks and pebbles.
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What Is Pine Bark: Information On Using Pine Bark For Mulch
Properly placed organic mulch can benefit soil and plants in many ways. With so many choices of organic mulches on the market, it can be confusing. This article will discuss the benefits of pine bark mulch. Click here for more information.
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