Latest articles by Jackie Carroll
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Non-Blooming Cyclamen: Reasons Why Cyclamen Buds Don’t Open
If your cyclamen plant is covered in buds, it's a huge letdown if they don't open. Click here to learn why cyclamen flowers don't bloom.
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Flea Control For Gardens: Learn About Lawn And Garden Flea Control
Want to keep yourself and your pets safe from fleas in the garden? Click here to learn about garden flea control.
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How To Propagate Lantana: Learn How To Grow Lantana From Cuttings And Seeds
Propagating lantana plants is easy. Click here to learn how to grow more of these beautiful summer flowers.
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How To Tell When Carrots Are Ready To Harvest
Carrots are easy to grow in a garden with deep, loose soil. Learn how to know when carrots are ready to harvest here.
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Ants On Camellia Flowers: Why Are Camellia Buds Covered With Ants
When you see ants on camellia buds, you can bet there are aphids nearby. Learn why this is and what can be done about it in this article.
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Aquatic Weed Control: Tips For Controlling Weeds In Water Gardens
Some of the most lovely plants for pools and ponds become weeds when conditions are favorable for their rampant growth. Once established, these plants are very difficult to control. This article will tell you more about controlling weeds in water gardens.
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Can You Grow A Rainbow Eucalyptus Tree?
Rainbow eucalyptus is one of the most stunning trees you'll ever see. Intense color and astringent fragrance make the tree unforgettable, but it's not for everyone. Find out how to grow this amazing tree, and whether it is right for your landscape in this article.
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Lawn Fertilizer Tips: When And How To Apply Lawn Fertilizer
To grow a beautiful lawn that you'll be proud of, you need to develop a proper maintenance schedule which includes fertilization. Read here to find out about feeding lawns so yours will always look its best.
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Winter Bloom Forcing: Tips On Forcing Shrubs To Bloom In Winter
If gloomy winter days have you down, why not brighten them instead by forcing flowering shrub branches into bloom? Get started by reading this article and soon you will be rewarded with new growth and color.
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Caring For Chinese Lanterns - Tips For Growing Chinese Lantern Plants
The delight of a Chinese lantern plant is the large, red-orange, inflated seed pod from which the plant gets its common name. Get tips on caring for these plants with the info found in this article.
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Gray Dogwood Care - Learn About The Gray Dogwood Shrub
The gray dogwood isn't a tidy or attractive plant that you would want to plant in a well-groomed garden, but if you are planting a wildlife area or want a shrub for difficult conditions, it may be just what you need. Read on for information about this humble shrub.
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Carpenter Bee Control: How To Prevent Carpenter Bee Damage
Carpenter bees pose little threat to people, but they can cause serious damage to exposed wood. Read this article to find out how to get rid of carpenter bees. Click here for more information.
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What Is A Garden Journal: Tips On Keeping A Garden Journal
Keeping a garden journal is a fun, fulfilling activity that creates a complete record of your garden. This article shares garden journal ideas to help you learn from your success and mistakes, and improve your gardening skills.
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Leyland Cypress Tree: How To Grow Leyland Cypress Trees
Leyland cypress is an appealing choice for medium to large landscapes and makes an excellent choice for a quick specimen lawn tree or a privacy hedge. Get tips for growing a Leyland cypress tree here.
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Feijoa Pineapple Guava Info: Tips On Growing Feijoa Fruit Trees
One of the easiest fruits to grow, pineapple guava gets its name from the flavor of the fragrant fruit. It is ideal for small spaces because it's small and doesn't need a second tree for pollination. Find out more about growing pineapple guava in this article.
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Freesia Bulb Plant: When And How To Plant A Freesia Corm
A wide range of colors and an alluring floral fragrance make freesia hard to resist. The freesia bulb plant is easy to force indoors on sunny windowsills, or plant them in the garden. This article has more info.
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Hypertufa How To - How To Make Hypertufa Containers For Gardens
If you suffer from sticker shock when you look at hypertufa pots at the garden center, why not make your own. It's easy and incredibly inexpensive but takes quite a bit of time. This article will get you started.
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Aucuba Plant Care: Learn About Aucuba Growing Conditions
Perfect for shady areas that need a touch of color, the Japanese aucuba plant brightens dark spots in the landscape with large leaves that are flecked with yellow-gold. Read this article to find out how to grow and care for aucuba plants.
