Jackie Carroll
Jackie Carroll has written over 500 articles for Gardening Know How on a wide range of topics.
Latest articles by Jackie Carroll
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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.
By Jackie Carroll
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Indian Hawthorn Pruning: How And When To Cut Indian Hawthorn Plants
One of the features that make Indian hawthorn plants so easy to grow is that they rarely need pruning. Read this article to find out how to prune an Indian hawthorn.
By Jackie Carroll
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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.
By Jackie Carroll
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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.
By Jackie Carroll
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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.
By Jackie Carroll
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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.
By Jackie Carroll
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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.
By Jackie Carroll
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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.
By Jackie Carroll
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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.
By Jackie Carroll
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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.
By Jackie Carroll
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Red Twig Dogwood Care: Tips For Growing A Red Twig Dogwood
Growing a red twig dogwood is a great way to add spectacular color to the winter garden. Learn how to grow these spectacular plants in this article. Click here for more information.
By Jackie Carroll
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Oleander Care: Tips For Growing Oleanders In The Garden
Oleander plants are among the most versatile of shrubs, with dozens of uses in southern and coastal landscapes. For tips on growing and caring for oleander shrubs in the landscape, this article will help.
By Jackie Carroll
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What Is Frost Crack: What To Do For Cracking Tree Trunks
During periods of cold winter nights followed by warm sunny days, you may discover frost cracks in trees. Read this article for more information on tree bark cracking. Learn more here.
By Jackie Carroll
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What Is Tree Wound Dressing: Is It Ok To Put Wound Dressing On Trees
When trees are wounded, through pruning or accidentally, some gardeners try to help by applying a tree wound dressing. But are there any real benefits of wound dressing on trees? Find out here.
By Jackie Carroll
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Care Of Alternanthera Joseph's Coat: How To Grow Alternanthera Plants
Joseph's coat plants (Alternanthera) are popular for their colorful foliage. These frost-tender perennials are grown as annuals and make fine specimens in the garden. Learn more in this article.
By Jackie Carroll
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Is My Peach Tree Still Dormant: Help For Peach Trees Not Leafing Out
Peach trees not leafing out can be a serious problem that may leave you wondering if you've done something wrong. When a peach tree has no leaves, you can blame the weather. Read here to learn more.
By Jackie Carroll
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Poplar Tree Cankers – Learn About Canker Disease In Poplar Trees
Cankers are physical deformities that may indicate a serious poplar tree disease. They are often the first in a series of symptoms that can end in the death of the tree. Learn about canker disease in poplar trees in this article.
By Jackie Carroll
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Blight Fig Disease – Tips For Treating Pink Blight In Figs
Fig trees add character to the landscape and produce a bounty of tasty fruit. Pink limb blight can ruin the shape of a tree and destroy the crop. Read this article to find out how to detect and treat this destructive disease of figs.
By Jackie Carroll
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Learn About Growing Plumcot Trees And Pluots
Plumcot fruit looks a lot like a plum, but one taste will tell you it's no ordinary plum. Pluots are similar fruits. Find out more about growing these hybrid fruit trees in the following article.
By Jackie Carroll
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Growing Monkey Flower Plant - How To Grow Monkey Flower
Monkey flowers, with their irresistible little "faces", provide a long season of color and charm in moist or wet parts of the landscape. To get more information and growing tips, read this article.
By Jackie Carroll
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Zone 5 Dry Shade Gardens: Growing Zone 5 Plants In Dry Shade
Dry shade describes the conditions under a tree with a dense canopy. Thick layers of foliage prevent sun and rain from filtering through, leaving an inhospitable environment for flowers. Click here to find suggested flowering plants for dry shade in zone 5.
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Zone 5 Nut Trees – Hardy Nut Trees That Grow In Zone 5
Nut trees add both beauty and bounty to the landscape. Most of them live a long time, so you can think of them as a legacy to future generations. There are many factors to consider when choosing zone 5 nut trees, and this article covers the trees best suited to the area.
By Jackie Carroll