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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What Is An Alder Tree: Information About Alder Trees
Alder trees are seldom seen in residential landscapes, but these handsome plants make excellent shade trees and screening shrubs. Read this article for more information on alder trees in the landscape.
By Jackie Carroll
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Japanese Lilac Information: What Is A Japanese Lilac Tree
Japanese tree lilac is available as a multi-stemmed shrub or a tree with a single trunk. Both forms have a lovely shape that looks great in shrub borders or as specimens. Find tips for growing them in this article.
By Jackie Carroll
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Enabled Garden Design - Learn About Gardening With Disabilities
What happens as we age or become ill and we suddenly become unable to provide for the garden that?s given us so much? Keep going and create an enabled garden design! This article will help.
By Jackie Carroll
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Billbug Lawn Treatment – Tips On Controlling Billbugs In Lawns
Billbugs are destructive insects that can ruin a lawn. The grubs begin feeding in the grass stems, gradually working their way down to the roots, killing the grass blade by blade. Find out about billbug lawn treatment in this article.
By Jackie Carroll
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Problems Growing Tomatillos – What To Do When Tomatillos Are Too Small
Problems with tomatillos are often the result of poor pollination. If your tomatillos are small or if you have empty husks, we have the solution! Use the information found in this article to find the answers for undersized tomatillos.
By Jackie Carroll
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My Venus Flytrap Is Turning Black: What To Do When Flytraps Turn Black
Venus flytraps are enjoyable and entertaining plants. Their needs and growing conditions are quite different from those of other houseplants. Find out what this unique plant needs to stay strong and healthy, and what to do when Venus flytraps are turning black in this article.
By Jackie Carroll
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Cold Hardy Peach Trees: Choosing Peach Trees For Zone 4 Gardens
Many people are surprised to learn that northern gardeners can grow peaches. The key is to plant trees suited to the climate. Use the information found in this article to find out about growing cold hardy peach trees in zone 4 gardens.
By Jackie Carroll
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Cold Hardy Grasses: Choosing Ornamental Grasses For Zone 4 Gardens
What adds sound and movement to the garden as well as a graceful beauty no other class of plants can top? Ornamental grasses! Find out about zone 4 ornamental grasses in this article. Click here to get started.
By Jackie Carroll
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Onion Maggot Control – How To Get Rid Of Onion Maggots
In some parts of the U.S., onion maggots are without a doubt the most serious pest of plants in the onion family. They infest onions, leeks, shallots, garlic and chives. Find out about the identification and control of onion maggots in this article.
By Jackie Carroll
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Cold Hardy Flowering Trees: Growing Ornamental Trees In Zone 4
Why plant a plain tree when you can have one with flowers, brilliant fall foliage, ornamental fruit and other attractive features?
By Jackie Carroll
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Zone 4 Evergreen Trees: Choosing Evergreen Trees For Zone 4 Gardens
If you want to grow evergreen trees in zone 4, you're in luck. You'll find an abundance of species to choose from. In fact, the only difficulty is in choosing just a few. This article will help get you started with selecting hardy evergreen trees.
By Jackie Carroll
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When To Spray Nectarines: Tips On Spraying Nectarine Trees In Gardens
Stay a step ahead of nectarine pests without drenching your trees in toxic chemicals. How? This article explains when to spray nectarines, and offers some advice on the least toxic options when it comes time to do so. Click here to learn more.
By Jackie Carroll
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What Are Peach Twig Borers: Learn About The Peach Twig Borer Life Cycle
Peach twig borers are the larvae of plain-looking gray moths. They damage new growth by boring into the twigs, and later in the season they bore into the fruit. Find out how to manage these destructive pests in this article.
By Jackie Carroll
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Stink Bugs On Tomatoes: Learn About Leaf-Footed Bug Damage To Tomatoes
Stink bugs and leaf-footed bugs are closely related insects that feed on tomato plants and fruit. The damage to the foliage and stems is negligible, but the insects can ruin young fruit. Find out how to get rid of leaf footed bugs and stink bugs in this article.
By Jackie Carroll
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Worms Eating Celery: Are Caterpillars On Celery Plants Harmful
Would it surprise you to learn that the worms on your celery plants are caterpillars of the black swallowtail butterfly? In this article, you'll find out more about how to handle these interesting creatures in the garden.
By Jackie Carroll
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Checking Soil Drainage: Tips For Making Sure Soil Drains Well
When you read a plant tag or seed packet, you might see instructions to plant in "well-drained soil." But how do you know if your soil is well-drained? Find out about checking soil drainage and correcting problems in this article.
By Jackie Carroll
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Magnolia Companion Plants: What Grows Good With Magnolia Trees
You can't help but focus your attention on magnolia's huge spread of glossy green leaves, fragrant white flowers, and exotic cones that sometimes fill with bright red berries. If you're wondering what you can plant with these beautiful trees, click here for help.
By Jackie Carroll
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Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow Plant Not Flowering – Getting Brunfelsia To Bloom
Yesterday, today and tomorrow plants have flowers that change color day by day. They begin as purple, fading to pale lavender and then to white over the next couple of days. Find out what to do when this enchanting tropical shrub fails to bloom in this article.
By Jackie Carroll
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Daphne Plant Types: Growing Daphne Plants In The Garden
You can find daphne plant types to suit most any need, from shrub borders and foundation plantings to stand-alone specimens. Find out about the different daphne plant types and how to care for them in this article.
By Jackie Carroll
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Fraser Fir Tree Care: How To Grow A Fraser Fir Tree
The fragrance of a Fraser fir immediately brings to mind the winter holidays. Have you ever thought of growing one as a landscape tree? Click this article for tips on Fraser fir tree care.
By Jackie Carroll
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Ash Yellows Disease Treatment: Learn About Ash Yellows Phytoplasma
Ash yellows is a devastating disease of ash trees and related plants. It can infect lilacs as well. Find out how to recognize the disease and what you can do to prevent it in this article. Click here for more information.
By Jackie Carroll
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Southern Corn Leaf Blight Treatment – What Are Symptoms Of Southern Leaf Blight
Tan spots on corn leaves might mean that your crop is suffering from southern corn leaf blight. This devastating disease can ruin the season's harvest. Find out if your corn is at risk and what to do about it in this article.
By Jackie Carroll