Latest articles by Mary H. Dyer
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Multi-Colored Snowdrops: Do Non-White Snowdrops ExistOne of the first flowers to bloom in spring, snowdrops (Galanthus spp.) are delicate-looking, little plants with drooping, bell-shaped flowers. Traditionally, snowdrops colors have been limited to pure white, but do non-white snowdrops exist? Find out here.
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Silk Tassel Bush Care: Learn About Growing Silk Tassel PlantsSilk tassel plants are dense evergreen shrubs with long, leathery leaves. They typically bloom in January and February, followed by grape-like clusters of round berries that provide much welcome sustenance for birds. Click here to learn about growing silk tassel shrubs.
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Showy Jasmine Care – How To Grow Florida Jasmine PlantsAlso known as Florida jasmine, showy jasmine produces shiny, blue-green foliage with masses of sweet-smelling, bright yellow flowers in spring and early summer. Learn how to grow showy jasmine in your garden in this article.
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Common Guavaberry Plant Uses: What To Do With RumberriesIf you’re lucky enough to have access to a rumberry tree, you can use the blueberry-sized berries in a number of ways. Wondering what to do with rumberries? Click on this article for a few ideas to pique your creativity.
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Aquatic Rotala Plant: Rotala Rotundifolia Care For AquariumsRotala is valued for its easy growth habit, interesting color, and the texture it adds to aquariums. Click to learn how to grow Rotala in aquariums.
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Winterizing Rosemary Plants – How To Protect Rosemary In WinterCan rosemary survive outside over winter? The answer depends on your growing zone. Ask your local garden center about cold hardy varieties in your area. This article will also help with protecting rosemary plants in winter.
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Jasmine Nightshade Info: Learn How To Grow A Potato VineThe potato vine is a spreading, fast-growing vine that produces deep green foliage and a profusion of star-shaped white or blue-tinted, potato vine flowers. Interested in learning how to grow a potato vine? Click here for jasmine nightshade info and growing tips.
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Making A Plumeria Branch: How To Encourage Plumeria BranchingAlthough plumerias are surprisingly easy to grow, they can become lopsided or spindly. If your goal is to encourage plumeria branching, thus creating a fuller, balanced plant with more blooms, pruning is the way to go. Learn how to get plumeria to branch in this article.
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Pacific Northwest Evergreens – Choosing Evergreen Shrubs For Northwest GardensWeather in the Pacific Northwest ranges, providing a diverse selection when it comes to growing evergreen bushes. Click here for a few ideas.
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Dividing Lily Of The Valley: When To Split Lily Of The Valley PlantsAlthough lily of the valley is extremely easy to grow (and may even become aggressive), occasional division is necessary to prevent the plant from becoming unhealthy and overcrowded. The following article can help get you started with lily of the valley division.
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Java Fern For Aquariums: Is A Java Fern Easy To GrowLooking for an aquarium plant? Maybe java fern for aquariums is just the thing. Click here for information on growing this interesting aquatic plant.
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Grateful Gardening: How To Show Garden GratitudeWhat is garden gratitude? For more information and to get started with your own grateful gardening, click the following article.
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Separating Sorrel Plants: Learn About Dividing Garden SorrelDo you need to split sorrel? Large clumps can weaken and become less attractive in time, but dividing garden sorrel every so often in spring or early summer can revive and rejuvenate a tired plant. Learn more about sorrel plant division in this article.
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Cast Iron Plant Division: Tips For Propagating A Cast Iron PlantPropagating a cast iron plant is done by division, and is surprisingly easy. Click here to learn more about propagating cast iron plants.
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Is Anthurium Trimming Necessary: How To Prune Anthurium PlantsIn spite of its exotic appearance, anthurium is surprisingly low maintenance. However, cutting back an anthurium is necessary from time to time to keep the plant happy and healthy. Wondering how to prune anthurium? Learn more in this article.
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Victoria Blight In Oats – Learn To Treat Oats With Victoria BlightVictoria blight in oats once reached epidemic proportions. As a result, many oat cultivars that have proven to be resistant to crown rust are susceptible to Victoria blight of oats. Learn about the signs and symptoms of oats with Victoria blight in this article.
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What Is Abutilon? Tips For Flowering Maple Care OutdoorsAlso known as flowering maple, parlor maple, Chinese lantern or Chinese bellflower, abutilon is an upright, branching plant with leaves that resemble maple leaves. This plant is often grown as a houseplant, but can you grow abutilon in the garden too? Find out here.
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Are Mealybug Destroyers Good: Learn About Beneficial Mealybug DestroyersWhat is a mealybug destroyer and is it good for plants? Learn about mealybug destroyer beetles and how to tell them and mealybug pests apart here.
