Darcy Larum
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Calendula Winter Care – How To Keep Calendula Over Winter
Although some varieties are short-lived perennials in zones 8-10, most gardeners grow calendula as annuals. Calendula winter care isn't necessary when they are grown as annuals, but this article will discuss what to do with calendulas in winter.
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Homemade Bumblebee Nests: Making A Home For Bumblebees
Honeybee decline has made many headlines in the past few years, but bumblebee populations are declining too. Learn how you can help by making a home for bumblebees. Click on the following article for additional information.
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Breadfruit Winter Protection: Can You Grow Breadfruit In Winter
In these tropical locations, providing winter protection for breadfruit is generally unnecessary. Gardens in cooler climates, however, may wonder can you grow breadfruit in winter? Click here to learn more about breadfruit cold tolerance and winter care.
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Treating Mummy Berry Of Blueberries: What Causes Blueberry Mummy Berry Disease
With all that they do for us, it is important to keep our blueberry plants healthy and productive. In this article, we will discuss a common disorder of blueberry known as blueberry mummy berry. Learn what causes blueberry mummy berry and how to control it.
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Blue Petunia Flowers: Gardening With Petunias That Are Blue
Each year new varieties of petunias are introduced boasting improved colors and textures for the garden or containers. There are now even many true blue varieties of petunias available. This article has more information on popular blue petunia cultivars to add to your garden.
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Autumn Revolution Bittersweet Info: Learn About American Autumn Revolution Care
For fall and winter gardens, we sometimes have to look for interest besides blooms. One such plant that can add splashes of color is American Revolution bittersweet vine, more commonly referred to as Autumn Revolution. Click on this article for more info.
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Bare Root Planting – How To Plant A Bare Root Plant
Those who are new to gardening or online shopping may not think to check the product details to see if the plants are shipped in pots or bare root. What are bare root plants? Click here for that answer, as well as information on bare root plant care.
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Log Planters For Gardens: How To Make A Log Planter
It can be all too easy to spend a fortune on stunning planters for the garden. However, these days repurposing common or unique items is quite popular and fun. Reassigning old logs into planters is one DIY garden project. Learn how to make a log planter here.
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Moon Garden Design: Learn How To Plant A Moon Garden
It may be nightfall before we can find the time to sit down and relax. By this point, many of our favorite blooms may have closed up for the night. Designing moon gardens can be an easy fix to this common problem. What is a moon garden? Click this article for the answer.
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Morning Light Maiden Grass Care: Growing Maiden Grass ‘Morning Light’
With so many varieties of ornamental grasses on the market, it can be difficult to determine which one is best for your site and needs. In this article, we will discuss Morning Light ornamental grass. Click here to learn how to grow this maiden grass.
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Different Agave Plants – Commonly Grown Agaves In Gardens
One of agave's most common uses in the landscape is for privacy or as mass plantings of thorny unpleasant defense plants. However, grown as specimen plant, different agave plants can add height, shape or texture to the landscape. Learn About varieties of agave here.
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What Is Loam Soil: What Is The Difference Between Loam And Topsoil
It can be confusing when reading about a plant's soil requirements. Terms like sandy, silt, clay, loam and topsoil seem to complicate the stuff we're used to just calling "dirt." However, understanding your soil type is important and this article will help.
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Potted Lily Plants – Tips On Planting Lilies In Containers
If you find yourself drawn to the exotic look of lilies and wonder "can you grow lily plants in pots," the answer is yes. As long as you have enough space on your porch, patio or balcony for a medium to large pot, it?s more than possible. This article will get you started.
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Almond Winter Care – What To Do With Almonds In Winter
With early blooms in mild climates, almond trees are making their way into the landscape, providing homeowners with early spring blooms, healthy nuts and an attractive landscape plant. Click this article for tips on what to do with almonds in the winter.
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African Marigold Care: How To Grow African Marigolds
African marigolds were sacred to the Aztecs, who used them as a medicine and as a ceremonial offering to the sun gods. Marigolds are still called the herb of the sun because of this. Click this article for more African marigold information.
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Adam’s Needle Information – How To Grow An Adam’s Needle Yucca Plant
Adam's needle yucca (Yucca filamentosa) is a plant in the agave family that is native to the Southeastern United States. The plant is used primarily as an ornamental in the garden. Click the following article for more Adam's needle information.
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Watermelon Cannonballus Disease – What Causes Watermelon Root Rot
Watermelon root rot is a fungal disease caused by the pathogen Monosporascus cannonballus. Also known as watermelon vine decline, it can cause massive crop loss in affected plants. Learn more about the devastating disease in this article.
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Zone 7 Wildflowers – Tips On Choosing Wildflowers For Zone 7
The term ?wildflower? typically describes plants growing freely in the wild. As with any plant, different wildflowers will grow best in different areas. In this article, we will list different wildflowers for zone 7, as well as offer tips for growing wildflowers in zone 7.
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What Is A Tuber – How Tubers Differ From Bulbs And Tuberous Roots
In horticulture, there is certainly no shortage of confusing terms. Some words like bulb, corm, tuber and even rhizome are used interchangeably. In this article, we will shed some light on what makes a tuber, what are tuberous roots and how tubers differ from bulbs.
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Why Is My Lychee Turning Brown – What Do Brown Lychee Leaves Mean
Lychee trees are becoming a more popular fruit tree for home gardeners that can accommodate their needs. A common problem is lychee leaves turning brown or yellow. Click here to learn more about brown leaves on a lychee.
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Calendula Oil Uses: Learn How To Make Calendula Oil
Calendula is certainly an important herb to have on hand. One of the simplest ways to take advantage of calendula's healing properties is by making calendula oil. Click on this article to learn how to make calendula oil for health and beauty.
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Pear Slug Pests – How To Kill Pear Slugs In Gardens
Growing your own fruit can be very rewarding. However, when fruit trees become infected with disease or pests, it can be very disappointing and discouraging. If you notice skeletonized foliage on your pear or cherry trees, pear slugs could be the culprit. Learn more here.
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