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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Insects On Burning Bush Leaves – How To Treat Bugs On Burning Bush Plants
One of the problems you may have with beautiful burning bush shrubs is insect pests. This article tells you what to do when you see insects on burning bush leaves. Click here for additional information that will help.
By Jackie Carroll
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My Cyclamen Won’t Flower - Reasons For Cyclamen Plants Not Blooming
Do you throw away your cyclamen plants at the end of their bloom cycle? Dropped flowers and yellowing foliage make them look like they are dying, but they're really entering a dormant period. Find out how to get cyclamen to bloom again in this article.
By Jackie Carroll
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Bachelor’s Button Problems: Why Are My Flowers Falling Over
Like most tall annuals, bachelor's buttons tend to fall over when loaded with flowers. Learn how to deal with bachelor's buttons falling over in this article. Click here to find helpful information for keeping these plants standing upright.
By Jackie Carroll
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Limp Jade Plant: Help When A Jade Plant Is Drooping
Jade plants are among the easiest houseplants to care for, but if you have limp jade plant leaves, it's time to take a close look at how you water the plant. This article can help with that.
By Jackie Carroll
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Lilac Phytoplasma Information: Learn About Witches’ Broom In Lilacs
Lilac witches' broom is an unusual growth pattern that causes new shoots to grow in tufts or clusters so that they resemble an old-fashioned broom. The brooms are caused by a disease that often kills the shrub. Click here for details about witches' broom in lilac.
By Jackie Carroll
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Magnolia Planting: How To Care For A Magnolia Tree
Large, fragrant, white blossoms are just the beginning of the appeal of a magnolia tree. Learning more about magnolia planting and care is a great way to enjoy these trees in your landscape. Click here for more.
By Jackie Carroll
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Lilac Root System: Can Foundations Suffer Damage From Lilac Roots
There is nothing like the fragrance of lilac blossoms wafting through an open window, but is it safe to plant lilacs close to your foundation? Read this article to learn about potential risks from lilac roots.
By Jackie Carroll
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Ligustrum Care: Information On How To Grow Ligustrum Shrubs
Ligustrum plants, also known as privets, tolerate a wide range of conditions and are among the easiest shrubs and small trees to grow. Learn more about planting ligustrum shrubs and their care in this article.
By Jackie Carroll
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Lady Palm Care: Tips For Growing Lady Palms Indoors
With broad, dark green, fan-shaped foliage on tall stalks, lady palm plants have an oriental appeal. Learn more about growing lady palms indoors in this article so you can enjoy this interesting plant.
By Jackie Carroll
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Japanese Maple Care - Learn How To Grow A Japanese Maple Tree
Japanese maples are noted for their lacy, finely-cut leaves, brilliant fall color, and delicate structure. Read this article to learn more about how to grow a Japanese maple tree.
By Jackie Carroll
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Planting Indian Hawthorn: How To Care For Indian Hawthorn Shrubs
Indian hawthorn makes an interesting addition to the home landscape and looks great year round. Click here to find out how to grow an Indian hawthorn.
By Jackie Carroll
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What Is Milky Spore: Using Milky Spore For Lawns And Gardens
Japanese beetle larvae feed on grass roots, leaving ugly, brown dead spots in the lawn. However, they are susceptible to several biological controls, including milky spore disease. Learn more about this here.
By Jackie Carroll
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Jacaranda Pruning: Tips For Pruning A Jacaranda Tree
Proper pruning is vital for the healthy development of all trees, but it is especially important for jacarandas because of their rapid growth rate. This article tells you how to encourage strong, healthy growth through good pruning techniques.
By Jackie Carroll
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Types Of Honeysuckle Plants: How To Tell Honeysuckle Shrubs From Vines
You?ll find many honeysuckle varieties to choose from, be it a vine or shrub. So how do you know which is which? This article has information that can help with that and common types for each.
By Jackie Carroll
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How And When To Prune Honeysuckle Plants
Honeysuckle is an attractive vine that grows quickly to cover supports, or may be in bush form. Distinctive fragrance and a profusion of flowers add to the appeal. Find out how and when to prune honeysuckle in this article.
By Jackie Carroll
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Japanese Honeysuckle Weed: How To Control Honeysuckle In Gardens
Japanese honeysuckles are invasive weeds that can take over your garden and damage the environment. Learn how to distinguish native honeysuckle from the exotic species and techniques for honeysuckle weed control in this article.
By Jackie Carroll
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Types Of Cypress Trees: Tips For Growing Cypress Trees
While their native environment is wet, once established, cypress trees grow well on dry land, even with occasional drought. Find growing tips here.
By Jackie Carroll
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Propagating Oak Trees - Learn How To Grow An Oak Tree
Oak trees are among the most common tree species found in forests, but their number are declining. You can help the tree recover its former glory by starting and planting oak tree seedlings following the instructions in this article.
By Jackie Carroll
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What Is An Invasive Plant: Reasons To Avoid Exotic Plants In Gardens
Gardeners have a responsibility to help prevent the spread of destructive, invasive plants by planting responsibly. Find out about invasive plants and the damage they cause in this article so you can avoid these landscape horrors.
By Jackie Carroll
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Controlling Predatory Birds: What To Do For Birds Of Prey In My Garden
If you enjoy watching wildlife in your garden, for some of you, one animal you don't want to see is a bird of prey. Find out how to discourage hawks and owls from visiting your garden in this article should they be a threat to your peace of mind.
By Jackie Carroll
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Moving Hibiscus Plants: Tips For Transplanting Hibiscus
Your landscape is an ever-evolving work of art. As your garden changes, you might find that you have to move large plants, such as hibiscus. Read this article to find out how to transplant a hibiscus shrub to a new place in the garden.
By Jackie Carroll
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Cardinal Flower Info - Growing And Caring For Cardinal Flowers
The cardinal flower produces intense red blossoms at a time when many other perennials are declining in the summer heat. Find information about the cardinal wildflower plant in this article.
By Jackie Carroll