Latest articles by Mary H. Dyer
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Tips For Managing Yellow Rattle Plants In The LandscapeYellow rattle plant is an attractive wildflower that adds beauty to a naturalistic environment or a wildflower garden. However, the plant, also known as yellow rattle weed, spreads rapidly and can become highly invasive. Learn more here.
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Gerbera Daisy Indoor Care: Complete Growing GuideWith their bright, showy flowers, gerbera daisies make popular houseplants. Learn how to care for them effectively – and how to tackle common growing issues.
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Aloe Plant Drooping: 7 Common Causes & How To Fix ThemYour aloe will grow big with good light and not too much water. Although it?s hard to kill one of these plants, if your aloe is drooping, something isn?t right. The good news is that there is likely an easy fix. This article has more information for an aloe plant flopping over.
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Orchid Roots: How To Care For Aerial Orchid Roots To Keep Plants HealthyDoes your orchid have exposed roots growing out the top of the pot? Find out what to do with aerial orchid roots – and whether you should trim them.
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Mayhaw Tree Varieties: Learn About Different Kinds Of Mayhaw Fruit TreesMayhaw trees are native to the swampy, lowland areas of the southern United States. Small, round mayhaw fruits, similar to small crabapples, are prized for making delicious jams, jellies, syrup and wine. Learn about popular types of mayhaw fruit trees here.
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Beginner Orchid Growing: Getting Started With Orchid PlantsOrchids have a reputation for being finicky, difficult plants, but many orchids are no harder to grow than your average houseplant. Start with an "easy" orchid, then learn the basics of growing orchids. This article will help get you started.
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The Best Moisture-Loving Plants For Wet AreasThere are many plants and trees that actually love soggy soil and wet feet. Here’s a comprehensive list of them.
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Ideas For The Garden – DIY Projects For Beginner GardenersMany DIY garden ideas are perfect for newbies. Simply click here for easy DIY projects for beginner gardeners.
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What Is Stipa Grass: Learn About Mexican Feather Grass CareNative to Mexico and the southwestern United States, stipa grass is a type of bunch grass that displays feathery fountains of silvery-green, fine-textured grass throughout spring and summer, fading to an attractive buff color in the winter. Learn more about it here.
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Common Houseplants That Purify AirCan houseplants improve the air in your home? Click here to learn about the air purifying quality of plants.
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Rattlesnake Plant Care: How To Grow Rattlesnake HouseplantsThe rattlesnake plant is a decorative perennial with strappy, spotted leaves and deep purple undersides. Click to learn more.
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Are Coyotes Dangerous – What To Do About Coyotes In The GardenCoyotes tend to avoid humans, but with shrinking habitats, encounters in the garden are rising. Click to learn more.
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Learn About Cold Weather Plants For Zones 2-3USDA zones 2 and 3 are some of the coldest climates out there, but gardening is possible. Click here for plants that thrive in the cold.
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Fertilizing Indoor Ferns – How To Feed Your Indoor Potted FernsShould you feed your indoor ferns? How much fertilizer do they need? Click here to learn all about fertilizing fern houseplants.
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Tuberous Begonia Care - How To Grow Tuberous BegoniasIf you can't decide what to plant in that protected, semi-shady corner, you can't go wrong with tuberous begonia. Click here for more.
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Potted Chamomile Plants – How To Grow Chamomile In A ContainerGrowing chamomile in containers is perfect if you're worried the generous self-seeder may be too rambunctious in the garden. Click fore more.
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Why Are My Tomato Leaves Turning Yellow?
