Latest articles by Heather Rhoades
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Planting Sedums - How To Grow SedumFew 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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Sunflower Plants - Growing Sunflowers in Your GardenSunflowers 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 CuttingsHolly 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 FertilizingTropical 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.
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How Long Does Weed Killer Last In The SoilWeed killer can be an effective way to get rid of any unwanted plants you may have growing in your yard. But these chemicals may linger in the soil. How long do they last? Read this article to find out.
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Separating And Repotting Yucca Offshoot PupsWhile yucca owners may have different varieties of yucca, one thing will be consistent and that is how to best propagate the yucca. This article provides information on how to separate and repot yucca pups.
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Gardenia Care To Get A Gardenia Bush To BloomA gardenia flower is truly a beauty to behold and the scent is just as wonderful to experience. Unfortunately, gardenias are notoriously tricky to coax into bloom, but it can be done. This article can help with that.
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Crafts With Gourds: How To Make Water Canteens From Dried GourdsGourds are a fun plant to grow in your garden. Not only are the vines lovely, but you can you can make crafts with them too - like water canteens. This article will show you how.
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Where To Put A Garden: How To Choose The Location Of A Vegetable GardenChoosing a garden location for vegetables can seem complicated. How much sun? What kind of soil? How much room? Don't panic. It is not hard to pick a spot if you keep a few things in mind from this article.
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What Causes Bitter CucumberCucumbers fresh from the garden are a treat, but occasionally, a gardener bites into a homegrown cucumber and thinks "my cucumber is bitter, why?". Understanding what causes bitter cucumber can help, so read here.
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Why A Fig Tree Is Not Producing FruitFig trees are an excellent fruit tree to grow in your garden. But when your fig tree does not produce figs, it can be frustrating. There are many reasons for a fig tree not fruiting. Learn what they are here.
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What Causes A Dogwood To Not Blossom?Dogwood trees are often planted for the lovely spring flowers, but it can be frustrating when your dogwood tree is not blooming. Read here to learn why would a dogwood tree not bloom.
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Get The Cure For Powdery MildewPowdery mildew is a fungus that plagues almost all gardeners. Finding a cure for powdery mildew is something that all gardeners look for eventually. This article can help with that.
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How To Grow Iris: Tips For Dutch, English, And Spanish Iris Bulb PlantingWhen learning how to grow iris plants like Dutch, English and Spanish irises successfully in the garden, correct iris bulb planting is important. This article can help alleviate any issues with that.
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Dry Orange Fruit - Why An Orange Tree Produces Dry OrangesThere are few things more disappointing than watching oranges ripen only to cut into them and find that the oranges are dry and flavorless. There are many reasons for dry orange fruit, and this article will help.
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Growing Ginger Plants: How To Plant And Care For GingerGinger plant may seem like a mysterious herb to grow. The knobby ginger root is found in grocery stores but rarely do you find it in your local nursery. So can you grow ginger at home? Find out in this article.
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Tilling By Hand: How To Till Soil By Hand With Double DiggingIf you are starting a new garden, you need to loosen the soil or till where you will be growing plants. With the double digging technique, you can start hand tilling soil without expensive machinery. Learn more here.
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Dog Urine On Grass: Stopping Damage To Lawn From Dog UrineDog urine on grass is a common problem for dog owners, but there are many things you can do to protect grass from dog urine damage. Read about them in this article to prevent urine from killing grass.
