Latest articles by Jackie Rhoades
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Ground Cover Plants For Hillside Gardens
Steep hills in the landscape have always been a problem. Anyone who has mowed lawn on a hillside knows it?s no picnic. So what's a gardener to do? Read this article and opt for hill ground cover instead.
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Collecting Onion Seeds: How To Harvest Onion Seeds
When they find that special onion variety particularly appealing, many gardeners want to know how to collect onion seeds for future sowing. Harvesting onion seeds is a fairly simple process, and this article can help.
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Potato Soft Rot: Tips For Managing Bacterial Soft Rot Of Potatoes
Bacterial soft rot is a common problem in potato crops. What causes soft rot in potatoes and how can you avoid or treat this condition? Read this article for information on this potato disease and find out.
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Dallisgrass Weed: How To Control Dallisgrass
An unintentionally introduced weed, dallisgrass is difficult to control, but with a little know how, it is possible. Read this article for information on how to kill dallisgrass. Click here for more.
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Tips On Making Microclimates - How To Make A Microclimate
As a gardener, you're familiar with hardiness zones and frost dates. Another important factor to check before you plant are microclimates. What is it and what are the causes of a microclimate? Find out here
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Heliotrope Care: Tips For Growing A Heliotrope Plant
Heliotrope flowers were a favorite in my grandmother's garden and heliotrope care a regular part of her summer routine. You can also enjoy these old-time favorites with growing info from this article.
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Black Medic Control: Information On Getting Rid Of Black Medic
Black medic weed is a minor nuisance in the garden. While it can be an issue, once you know why black medic grows where it does, you can easily get rid of it. This article will explain how.
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Tips For Growing Fancy Leaf Caladiums
Fancy leaf caladiums are a great addition to the often all-too-green shade garden. Before you grow fancy leaf caladiums, there are a few things you should know about them and their care. This article will help.
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Boron In Soil: The Effects Of Boron On Plants
For the conscientious home gardener, boron deficiency in plants should not be a problem. But, once in awhile, a boron deficiency in plants does occur. This article can help when it does.
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Aster Yellows On Flowers - Information On Controlling Aster Yellows Disease
Aster yellows can affect a myriad of plants and is often quite detrimental to them as well. Read this article to learn more about this problem and how to control aster yellows on flowers and other plants in the garden.
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Dropwort Plant Care: Information On How To Grow Dropworts
Filipendula, dropwort, meadowsweet, queen-of-the-prairie, queen-of-the-meadow; no matter what you call them, dropworts in the garden are always welcome. Read this article to learn more about dropworts.
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Learn About Lily Beetles Control
What are the red beetles eating my Asiatic lilies? It?s a lily leaf beetle. Read this article for more information on these pests and what you can do to save your precious lily plants.
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Eggshell Seed Pots: Teaching Kids How To Grow Seedlings In An Eggshell
Kids love to play in the dirt and starting seeds in eggshells is a great way to let them do what they like. This article will help get you started with growing eggshell seedlings with your kids.
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Azalea Pest - Azalea Bark Scale
Help! My azalea's turning black! You've been attacked by the scourge of the azalea. You've been invaded by the azalea bark scale. Read this article to learn more about this pest and how to control it.
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Using Rain Barrels: Learn About Collecting Rainwater For Gardening
How do you collect rainwater and what are the benefits? The following article will answer these questions so you can decide if harvesting rainwater with rain barrels is right for you.
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Lasagna Gardening - Creating A Garden With Layers
Lasagna gardening is a method of building a garden bed without double digging or tilling. How do you make a lasagna garden? Find more information and help with getting started.
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Tips For Growing Grass In Shady Areas
How to get grass to grow in the shade has been a problem for homeowners since lawns became fashionable. This article provides tips for growing grass in shady areas so you can have the yard you want.
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Bok Choy Plant Bolt: How To Prevent Bolting In Bok Choy
Bolt or bolting is a common problem for gardeners who want to grow this tasty Asian vegetable. Find out what it means when bok choy bolts in this article so you can prevent it in future years.
