Jackie Rhoades
Jackie Rhoades began writing for Gardening Know How in 2010.
Latest articles by Jackie Rhoades
-
Tomato Diseases Every Gardener Should Know – And How To Treat Them
Tomato disease can be traced to one of four causes: fungal, bacterial, viral, and environmental. Learn to identify them and fight back.
By Amy Grant
-
Calathea Zebrina Complete Care And Growing Guide
Attractively exotic, calathea zebrina will add some tropical flair and interest to your houseplant collection.
By Jackie Rhoades
-
Tips On How To Control Cattails For The Pond
By Jackie Rhoades
-
How To Propagate Begonias The Right Way, According To Pros
Once you know how to propagate begonias you’ll never want to stop multiplying these beauties for houseplants or outdoor borders and beds.
By Jackie Rhoades
-
How To Grow Butternut Squash Plants
Growing a butternut squash plant makes a tasty and prolific addition to the garden. Learn how to plant, grow and harvest this nutritious vegetable.
By Jackie Rhoades
-
Sprouting Carrot Tops With Kids
One of the easiest plants for a young gardener to grow, carrot tops make pretty houseplants for a sunny window and their fernlike foliage is beautiful in an outdoor container garden. Read more here.
By Jackie Rhoades
-
Growing Hostas: How To Care For A Hosta Plant
A hosta plant may be the prettiest shade plant in your yard. It thrives underneath trees and even in deep-shade areas.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
-
African Mask Plant Care Guide
The exotic African mask plant, also called Alocasia amazonica, loves a moist tropical environment whether it’s outside or in a pot indoors.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
-
Inch Plant Care Guide: How To Grow Tradescantia Zebrina
Inch plants are beloved houseplants known for their fast growth and easy propagation. Read on to learn more about inch plant care.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
-
How And When To Harvest Potatoes: Pro Tips For Picking The Perfect Potatoes
Knowing how to harvest potatoes will help you get the greatest benefit from your crop. Read here for more.
By Jackie Rhoades
-
Tips For Tomato Planting - How To Plant A Tomato
Tomatoes are probably the most popular summer vegetable for experts and novices alike. Click here to learn all about them.
By Jackie Rhoades
-
Growing Jacob's Ladder - How To Grow And Plant Jacob's Ladder
There are two species of Jacob?s ladder plant that are commonly found in the garden. One of the best features of the Jacob?s ladder plant is its foliage. Learn more about the plant in this article.
By Jackie Rhoades
-
Tree Bracket Fungus - Learn About Prevention And Removal Of Bracket Fungus
Tree bracket fungus is the fruiting body of certain fungi that attack the wood of living trees. Seeing them on your tree may be disturbing, so having some tree bracket info on hand can help. Learn more here.
By Jackie Rhoades
-
Information On Chloride And Plant Growth
One of the most recent additions to the list of micronutrients is chloride. In plants, chloride has been shown to be an important element for growth and health. Learn more about chloride in this article.
By Jackie Rhoades
-
White Rust Disease - Controlling White Rust Fungus In The Garden
Also called Staghead or white blister, white rust disease affects cruciferous plants. Learn more about this fungal disease and how to treat it in the following article. Click here for more information.
By Jackie Rhoades
-
Soft Rot Disease: How To Help Prevent Soft Rot Bacteria
Bacterial soft rot disease is an infection that can devastate a crop of fleshy vegetables but affects other plants too. Learn more about the disease and how to control it in this article.
By Jackie Rhoades
-
Forsythe Pot Propagation: Tips On How To Make And Use Forsythe Pots
Forsythe pot basics are pretty straightforward and learning how to make a forsythe pot is easy. The results are rewarding and it makes a great project for kids. So, what is a forsythe pot? Learn more here.
By Jackie Rhoades
-
Purple Loosestrife Info - Tips For Purple Loosestrife Control
The purple loosestrife plant is an extremely invasive perennial. It has become a menace to the native plants where it chokes out the growth of all its competitors. This article has tips on how to control this weed.
By Jackie Rhoades