Latest articles by Karen Boness
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Saw Palmetto Plant Care: How To Grow Silver Saw Palmetto Plants
Silver saw palmetto palms are native to Florida and the southeastern U.S. These palms are unusually cold-hardy and can be grown in USDA regions 7-11. Find information on growing these plants in the following article.
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Kumquat Not Flowering: How To Get Blooms On A Kumquat Tree
Kumquats are prized for both their edible components and their ornamental value. So what happens when they fail to bloom? This article will help explain why this happens and what, if anything, can be done to get your kumquat to flower.
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Wood Mulch And Termites – How To Treat Termites In Mulch
Many people are concerned about termites in mulch piles. Does mulch cause termites? If so, we wonder how to treat termites in mulch. The following article provides information that can help answer these questions.
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Midsummer Planting Tips: What To Plant In Midsummer
Many people ask, "How late can you plant vegetables?" or even flowers in the garden. To learn more about midsummer planting and what plants perform better during this time, click on the following article for information.
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Raspberry Plant Problems: Reasons For Raspberry Canes Turning Brown
There are many diseases of raspberry plants so it is good to educate yourself about how to grow the delectable raspberry. Canes turning brown are a common symptom of many different diseases of raspberry plants. Learn more in this article.
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What Is Commercial Landscaping – Information On Commercial Landscape Design
What is commercial landscaping? It is a multi-faceted landscaping service that includes planning, design, installation, and maintenance for businesses big and small. Learn more about the profession in this article.
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What Is Dogscaping: Tips On Designing A Landscape For Dogs
If you are an avid gardener and you have a dog, then you know what it is like trying to develop and maintain a backyard. We love our dogs, but the negative impact they have on the garden can be so discouraging. Learn more about dogscaping here.
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Pruning Leyland Cypress – Tips On How To Trim A Leyland Cypress Tree
Leyland Cypress is a large, fast-growing, evergreen conifer. Because it is so large it can quickly outgrow its space. If you don?t have the space, however, pruning the tree may be necessary. This article will help with that.
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What Is Landscape Architecture: What Does A Landscape Architect Do
Choosing a landscape architect for your garden is similar to hiring any professional for home services. You need to get references, interview some candidates, determine if their vision respects your wishes and budget, and make a choice. This article will help.
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Technology and Garden Gadgets – Tips On Using Technology In Landscape Design
Using technology in landscape architecture has become easier than ever. There are loads of web-based programs and mobile apps that handle practically all phases of landscape design, installation, and maintenance. Click here to learn more.
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Bloom Time For Astilbe Plants: When Does Astilbe Bloom
When does astilbe bloom? Astilbe plant bloom time is usually a phase of time between late spring and late summer depending on the cultivar. Learn more about the blooming of astilbe in this article to ensure more of these flowering plants in your garden.
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Trimming A Walnut Tree: How To Prune Walnut Trees Properly
Walnut tree pruning is important for the tree's health, structure and productivity. Walnut trees make nice shade trees, are excellent timber specimens, and produce delicious nuts. Click this article to learn how to prune a walnut tree.
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Companion Planting With Borage – Plants That Grow Well With Borage
Companion planting is based on the idea that some plants perform better if they are located near a strategic plant partner that may attract beneficial insects, improve soil quality, or even share root space in a beneficial manner. Learn about borage and companion planting here.
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Garden Lighting How To: What Is Highlighting And How To Use It
People highlight just about everything - paths, trees, buildings, sculptures, patios, and driveways. There are so many options. Where does one begin? This garden lighting how-to guide will help sort it all out. Click here for more info.
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Pitcher Plant Info: Growing Pitcher Plants In The Garden
Growing pitcher plants outdoors requires a combination of conditions quite different from ordinary garden plants. To learn what these plants need to grow outdoors, click on the article that follows for additional information.
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Passion Flower Vine Problems: Learn About Issues Affecting Passion Flower Vines
Some passion flowers produce highly valued fruit, too, which is used for juices and desserts. Unfortunately, passion flower vine problems are common. Click on this article to learn what these may be and what can be done about them.
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Black Alder Tree Info: Tips On Planting Black Alder In The Landscape
Black alder trees are fast-growing, water-loving, highly adaptable, deciduous trees that hail from Europe. These trees have many uses in the home landscape and have a number of qualities that make them highly attractive. Learn more in this article.
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Shrubs Damaged By Snow: Fixing Winter Damage To Evergreens
After heavy storms, you may see a significant buildup of snow bending over evergreen branches. Has the snow and ice caused winter damage to evergreens? Learn more about evergreen snow damage in this article.
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Eggplant Seed Saving Tips: Harvesting And Saving Seeds From Eggplant
If you are a gardener who enjoys a challenge and gets pleasure out of growing your own food from scratch, then saving seeds from eggplant will be right up your alley. Follow the guidelines in this article and enjoy your own eggplants each year.
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Backyard Garden Chickens: Tips On Raising Chickens In Your Garden
When you first start researching backyard garden chickens, it will seem overwhelming. Don't let this stop you. Raising chickens in your garden is easy and entertaining. This article will help get you started in chicken keeping for beginners.
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Planting Dymondia – Learn About Dymondia Silver Carpet Plants
If you're looking for something attractive in your landscape, you may want to consider growing this plant. Read this article to learn more and take advantage of this versatile ground cover. Click here for more information.
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Forsythia Rejuvenation Pruning: Tips On Hard Pruning Forsythia Bushes
Forsythias may start out as attractive landscape shrubs, but over time they can lose their luster. Learn more about hard pruning forsythia bushes once they've outgrown their space by clicking on the following article.
