Latest articles by Heather Rhoades
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GKH 2016 School and Community Garden Sponsorship Recipients
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Growing African Daisies - Tips For Growing Osteospermum
They're bright and colorful, but the great thing about growing osteospermums is that they tolerate dry or poor soil and heat.
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Reasons And Fixes For Lime Tree Not Producing Blossoms Or Fruit
When a lime tree is not producing blossoms and fruit but still looks healthy, a lime tree owner can feel at a loss as to what to do. There are several issues that could be causing this. Learn about them here.
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Lichens On Trees - Treatment For Tree Lichen
Lichens on trees area unique and harmless but some may consider them unsightly. Take a look in this article to learn what lichen on tree bark are and what the treatment for tree lichen is.
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Tips For Growing Lemon Balm
While not as popular as other herbs, lemon balm is a wonderful herb to have in your garden. Wondering what to do with lemon balm and what is lemon balm used for exactly? Read this article to learn more.
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Fertilizing Lemons: Learn About Fertilizer For A Lemon Tree
If you are growing a lemon tree and it has not produced lemons and still looks healthy, it is possible the tree is lacking nutrients. This article will remedy that by explaining how to fertilize a lemon tree.
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Azalea Insect Problems - Lace Bug Damage To Azaleas
Azaleas are a popular landscaping plant due to their ease of care and their beauty. But, for all their ease, they are not without a few problems. One of those is the azalea lace bug. Learn more in this article.
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How To Rid Plants Of Leaf Miners
Leaf miner damage is unsightly and, if left untreated, can end up causing serious damage to a plant. Taking steps to rid plants of leaf miners will improve their overall health. Learn how to kill leaf miners in this article.
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Grass Fungus Treatment - Learn More About Common Lawn Diseases
There's nothing more frustrating than watching a well manicured lawn fall victim to grass fungus. You can eliminate lawn fungus once you know what kind you have. This article can help with that.
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Feeding Your Houseplants
If you don't feed your houseplants regularly, they tend to underachieve. To maintain healthy, lush plants, you need to give them regular feedings. Get more information in this article.
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Tips For How To Kill English Ivy
The same traits that make English ivy a wonderful ground cover can also make it a pain to remove from your yard. Removing ivy can be a difficult task, but not an impossible one. This article will help.
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Holly Problems: Holly Leaf Spot Or Holly Tar Spot
Most holly plants are normally very resilient. But all are susceptible to holly leaf spot, also known as holly tar spot. Get tips on how to recognize and control holly leaf and tar spot in the article that follows.
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Reasons Why A Holly Bush Doesn't Have Berries
Many frustrated holly owners have asked "why doesn't my holly bush have berries?" When you have a holly with no berries, you may feel you are missing out. Read here to find out how to get berries on holly.
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Planting Sedums - How To Grow Sedum
Few plants are more forgiving of hot sun and bad soil than sedum succulent plants. Lay it on the ground and it will take root - that's how easy it is to grow.
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Proper Care Of A Swiss Cheese Plant
The Swiss cheese plant gets its name from its large, heart-shaped leaves, which as it ages, become covered with holes that resemble Swiss cheese. Learn more about the care of these plants here.
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Sunflower Plants - Growing Sunflowers in Your Garden
Sunflowers are perhaps one of the easiest flowers that you can grow in the garden. For those new to gardening, this article has tips on how to add sunflowers to the garden.
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Propagation Of Holly Shrubs With Holly Cuttings
Holly cuttings are considered hardwood cuttings. These differ from softwood cuttings. When you are propagating holly bushes, the holly cuttings are taken from that year's new growth. Learn more in this article.
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Tips For Tropical Hibiscus Fertilizing
Tropical hibiscus fertilizing is important to keeping them healthy and blooming beautifully. What kind of hibiscus fertilizer should you use and when? Learn more about fertilizing hibiscus in this article.
