Latest articles by Jackie Carroll
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What Is Eastern Filbert Blight: Tips On How To Treat Eastern Filbert Blight
Growing hazelnuts in the U.S. is difficult because of Eastern filbert blight. The fungus does limited damage to American hazelnut, but it devastates the superior European hazelnut trees. Find out about Eastern filbert blight symptoms and management in this article.
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Witch Finger Grape Vine Facts: Information About Witches Finger Grapes
If you're looking for a great-tasting grape with an unusual appearance, try witch finger grapes. Read this article to find out about this exciting new variety of grape that is sure to become a hit. Click here for more info.
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Spotted Winged Drosophila Control: Learn About Spotted Winged Drosophila Pests
If you have a problem with withering and browning fruit, the culprit may be the spotted winged drosophila. This little fruit fly can ruin a crop, but we have the answers. Find the information you need on spotted winged drosophila control in this article.
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Spider Webs On Grass - Dealing With Dollar Spot Fungus On Lawns
Spider webs on grass that is damp with morning dew may be a symptom of a bigger problem called dollar spot fungus. Learn more in this article.
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Starting Dogwoods From Cuttings: When To Take Cuttings Of Dogwood
Propagating dogwood cuttings is easy and inexpensive. For the home gardener, the easiest and fastest method of dogwood tree propagation is taking softwood cuttings. Find out how to grow dogwood cuttings in this article.
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Potentilla Groundcover: How To Grow Creeping Potentilla In Gardens
Potentilla ground cover is perfect for moist, cool, partly shady sites. Its lemony-colored flowers that last all spring and strawberry-scented foliage make it irresistible. Find out more about this ground cover in this article.
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Alternatives To Grass: Learn About Lawn Alternatives In Cold Climates
Ground covers and other lawn alternatives in cold climates are easier to care for and more environmentally friendly than traditional lawns. Read on to find out about cold area grass alternatives that are easy on your budget and your time.
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Lawn Alternative Plants For The South: Alternative Lawn Ideas In Warm Climates
Are you tired of all the work that goes into maintaining a nice lawn? And what about those hot climates? No one enjoys having to manage lawns when it's hot and sticky. Check out some of the warm area grass alternatives in this article.
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Growing Carissa Shrubs: How To Grow A Carissa Natal Plum
If you like fragrant shrubs, you'll love the Natal plum bush. The fragrance, which resembles that of orange blossoms, is especially intense at night. Read this article to find out more about growing this plant.
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Rabbit's Foot Fern Care: Information On Growing A Rabbit's Foot Fern Houseplant
The rabbit's foot fern plant gets its name from the furry rhizomes that grow on top of the soil and resemble a rabbit?s foot. Read this article for tips on growing a rabbit?s foot fern houseplant.
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Knots On Crepe Myrtle: How To Fix Crepe Myrtle Knots
Have you noticed unsightly knots on your crepe myrtles? Knots on crepe myrtle trees are usually the result of improper pruning. This article explains how to prevent knots and what to do about them when they appear.
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Mazus Groundcover: Growing Mazus Reptans In The Garden
Mazus ground cover is a tiny perennial plant, growing only two inches tall. It forms a dense mat of foliage that stays green throughout spring and summer, and well into fall. In the summer, it is dotted with tiny blue flowers. Learn to grow mazus in this article.
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Cotton Seed Placement – How To Plant A Cotton Seed
Cotton plants are actually quite attractive. Your neighbors will ask about this unique garden plant, and they won't believe it when you tell them what you're growing. Find out how to sow cotton seeds in this article.
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Chaste Tree Info: Tips On Chaste Tree Cultivation And Care
Chaste tree garden care is easy, but there are a few care essentials you need to know. Learn more in this article. Click here to get additional information.
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Pomegranate Leaf Curl: Why Pomegranate Tree Leaves Are Curling
If you're lucky enough to grow pomegranate trees where you are, you may occasionally see leaf curling. Several insects and disorders can cause pomegranate leaf problems. Find out why the leaves curl on pomegranates and what you can do about it in this article.
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Eucalyptus Tree Bark – Learn About Peeling Bark On A Eucalyptus
Most trees shed bark as new layers develop under older, dead bark, but in eucalyptus trees, the process is punctuated by a colorful and dramatic display on the trunk of the tree. Learn about peeling bark on a eucalyptus tree in this article.
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Scarlet Pimpernel Control: Tips For Scarlet Pimpernel Weeds
The British sometimes refer to scarlet pimpernel as the poor man's weather-glass because the flowers close when the sky is overcast, but there is nothing quaint about the plant's invasive potential. Find out about scarlet pimpernel control in this article.
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Use Of Paper Birch: Information And Tips On Growing Paper Birch Trees
Native to northern climates, paper birch trees are lovely additions to rural landscapes. Read the following article for information about these interesting trees. Perhaps you will choose to grow one.
