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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Information About Aluminum In Garden Soil
Aluminum is the most abundant metal in the earth's crust, but it isn't an essential element for either plants or humans. Read this article to find out about aluminum and soil pH, and the symptoms of toxic aluminum levels.
By Jackie Carroll
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Tender Perennial Plants: Care Of Tender Perennials In Gardens
Native to warm climates, tender perennials add lush texture and a tropical flair to the garden, but unless you live in warm climate zones, winter can spell disaster for these frost-sensitive plants. Find out more about tender perennials in this article.
By Jackie Carroll
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Thinning Out Strawberries: When And How To Renew A Strawberry Patch
Thinning out strawberries to get rid of older, non-productive plants makes room for younger, more bountiful strawberry plants. Find out how to give your strawberries an annual makeover in this article.
By Jackie Carroll
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Leafing Out Issues: What To Do For A Shrub Without Leaves
If your bushes leaf out late, then you may be wondering what the reason is. Shrubs not leafing out as expected may indicate a serious problem or no problem at all. Learn to tell the difference in this article.
By Jackie Carroll
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Getting Rid Of Pondweed - How To Control Pondweed Plants
Pondweed can be a valuable wildlife food and oxygenator to keep the pond in balance. When out of control, however, the plant can choke the life out of a pond. Learn more here.
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Terrestrial Orchid Info: What Are Terrestrial Orchids
Orchids have a reputation for being tender, temperamental plants, but this isn't always true. Many types of terrestrial orchids are as easy to grow as any other plant. Read here to find out more.
By Jackie Carroll
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Care Of Umbrella Pine Trees: Information About Japanese Umbrella Pine Planting
Japanese umbrella trees are beautiful trees that never fail to draw attention. Rare and expensive because they grow slowly, these trees are worth the effort. Find out more about them in this article.
By Jackie Carroll
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Flowering Bulbs In Grass: How And When To Mow Naturalized Bulbs
Naturalized bulbs in lawns look nice but what about mowing them? Here are some things to consider before mowing bulbs in the lawn. Click this article to get additional information.
By Jackie Carroll
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Toddler Gardening Activities: Tips For Toddler Garden Design Ideas
Your toddler will find lots of things to explore in the garden, and if you are prepared with a few toddler gardening activities, you can enhance his or her experience. Read more here.
By Jackie Carroll
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Carpetgrass Uses: Information On Carpetgrass In Lawn Areas
Carpetgrass doesn't produce a high-quality lawn, but it is useful as a turf grass because it thrives in difficult areas where other grasses fail. Read this article to find out if carpetgrass is right for your trouble spots.
By Jackie Carroll
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Chocolate Mimosa Tree Care: Tips On Growing Chocolate Mimosa Trees
If your garden could use a touch of the tropics or a little Asian flair, consider growing chocolate mimosa. Find out more about this interesting tree in the following article. Click here for additional info.
By Jackie Carroll
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What Is A Tree Fern: Different Fern Tree Types And Planting Tree Ferns
Australian tree ferns add tropical appeal to your garden. These unusual plants have a thick, straight, woolly trunk topped with large, frilly fronds. Learn more about them in this article.
By Jackie Carroll
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Currant Shrubs: Learn How To Grow Currants In Gardens
Ornamental as well as practical, currants are an excellent choice for home gardens in northern states. By reading the following article, you will gather tips on growing currant berries of your very own.
By Jackie Carroll
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Beech Tree Identification: Growing Beech Trees In The Landscape
If you have a large property that needs some shade, consider growing beech trees. Learn more about growing beech trees and how to identify them in this article and decide if it's a fit for your landscape setting.
By Jackie Carroll
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Can You Hard Prune Red Tips: Learn About Rejuvenating A Red Tip Photinia
Red tip photinias are a staple in Southern gardens where they are grown as hedges or pruned into small trees. Rejuvenating a red tip photinia is easy, and can make an aging shrub look new again. Click here for more.
By Jackie Carroll
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Lemon Tree Life Cycle: How Long Do Lemon Trees Live
If you live in a tropical or subtropical climate, you can grow a lemon tree. Read this article to find out about lemon tree lifespans and what you can do to get as many years of enjoyment from your tree. Click here for more info.
By Jackie Carroll
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Care Of Weeping Silver Birch: How To Plant A Weeping Silver Birch
A weeping silver birch is a graceful beauty. Bright white bark and long, downward growing shoots at the ends of the branches create an effect unmatched by other landscape trees. Find out more about this lovely tree in this article.
By Jackie Carroll
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Types Of Bark Mulch: Tips For Using Wood Mulch In Gardens
As long as there have been trees growing in the forest, there has been mulch on the ground beneath the trees. Cultivated gardens benefit from mulch as much as natural forests, and chipped wood makes an excellent mulch. Find out about using wood mulch in this article.
By Jackie Carroll
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Horsenettle Control - How To Get Rid Of Horsenettle Weeds
Horsenettle is a poisonous member of the nightshade family that resists most attempts at control. For horsenettle, herbicide is the most practical control method for many gardeners. This article tells you how to get rid of this pesky weed for good.
By Jackie Carroll
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Chinese Juniper Shrubs: Tips On Caring For Chinese Juniper
Chinese junipers are mainstays of North American landscapes because they serve many purposes and tolerate adverse conditions. This article contains information about Chinese junipers that will help you grow them to their best advantage.
By Jackie Carroll
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Birdsfoot Trefoil Uses: Planting Birdsfoot Trefoil As Cover Crop
If you're looking for a cover crop for difficult soil, the birdsfoot trefoil plant may be just what you need. This article discusses the pros and cons of using birdsfoot trefoil as a cover crop, as well as basic growing techniques. Click here to learn more.
By Jackie Carroll
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Japanese Aucuba Propagation - How To Root Aucuba Cuttings
Aucuba is a lovely shrub that seems to almost glitter in the shade. Propagating aucuba cuttings is a snap. Find out how to root aucuba cuttings in this article. Click this article to get more Japanese aucuba propagation information.
By Jackie Carroll