Mary H. Dyer
A Credentialed Garden Writer, Mary H. Dyer was with Gardening Know How in the very beginning, publishing articles as early as 2007.
Latest articles by Mary H. Dyer
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Pros And Cons Of Planting English Ivy In The Landscape
English ivy is beautiful but not always practical.
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Honeysuckle Planting Pros And Cons
Japanese honeysuckle is fragrant, attracts pollinators and is hardy, but it may not be the right plant due to its invasive nature.
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Drawbacks And Benefits Of Growing Annuals
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What Are The Pros And Cons Of Hydroponics
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Vertical Gardening Pros And Cons
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Pros And Cons Of Gardening
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Spider Plant Gnats: What To Do About Fungus Gnats On Spider Plants
Fungus gnats on spider plants are definitely an annoyance, but the pests typically cause little damage to indoor plants. However, if you're tired of spider plant fungus gnats terrorizing your prized plant, help is on the way. Click this article to learn more.
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Types Of Tillandsia – How Many Varieties Of Air Plants Are
There are at least 450 different types of tillandsia, not to mention countless hybrid varieties, and no two air plant varieties are exactly the same. Ready to learn about a few different types of air plants? This article will help.
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Different Dieffenbachia Varieties – Different Types Of Dieffenbachia
Dieffenbachia is an easy-to-grow plant with almost unlimited diversity. Click here for a short list of popular dieffenbachia varieties.
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Growing A Pothos In Water – Can You Grow Pothos In Water Only
Can a pothos live in water? Click here to learn how to grow pothos in water only.
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Columbine Indoor Plant Care – Can You Grow Columbine Indoors
Can you grow columbine indoors? Is it possible to grow a columbine houseplant? Click here for the answer.
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Baneberry Plant Information: What Are Red Or White Baneberry Plants
Learning to identify a baneberry bush is important, as the shiny, little berries (and all parts of the plant) are highly toxic. You can find more baneberry plant information in this article. Click here to learn more about identifying these plants.
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Watering Nepenthes – How To Water A Pitcher Plant
There are many types of exotic pitcher plants, all surprisingly easy to grow once you learn how to meet the plant's basic needs, including proper pitcher plant watering. Click here to learn what's involved in watering a pitcher plant.
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Planting Potato Pieces: Which End Of The Potato Is Up
If you're new to the wonderful world of gardening, things that are obvious to seasoned gardeners may seem strange. For example, which way is up when planting potatoes? And should you be planting potatoes eyes up or down? Find out here.
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Euphorbia Medusa’s Head Care: How To Grow A Medusa’s Head Plant
The genus Euphorbia boasts a number of fascinating and beautiful plants, and the Medusa's Head euphorbia is one of the most unique, with grayish-green, snake-like branches and yellowish-green blooms. Want to learn how to grow a Medusa's Head? Click here.
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What Are Boxelder Bugs And What Do Boxelder Bugs Look Like
What are boxelder bugs? Boxelder bugs are major nuisances around the house but, fortunately, boxelder bugs in gardens are relatively harmless. Click this article to learn more about boxelder bugs, including a few tips for boxelder bug control.
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Basket Willow Tree Care: Growing Willow Plants For Baskets
While the long, slender branches of most willow tree species lend themselves to the creation of beautiful woven baskets, certain larger willow species are preferred. Click this article to learn more about growing willow plants for baskets.
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Boron Toxicity Symptoms: Signs Of Plants With Too Much Boron
Boron toxicity symptoms usually aren't the result of small amounts of boron generally found in soil. However, some areas have boron in the water in high enough concentrations to cause boron toxicity in plants. Learn more here.
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Symmetry In Landscaping – Learn About Balanced Plant Placement
Are you thinking about trying a symmetrical plant placement in your yard? Click here to learn more about creating plant symmetry.
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Growing Challenge In Winter: Finding Winter Garden Motivation
Looking for a few winter gardening challenges? Click this article for some fun ideas on gardening in winter.
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Olive Tree Appetizer: Creating A Christmas Tree Made Of Olives
A Christmas tree made of cheese and colorful olives is something you’ll want to try. Click here for tips on making an olive Christmas tree.
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What Are Seedless Grapes – Different Types Of Seedless Grapes
Most consumers and gardeners may not give a lot of thought to seedless grapes facts, but when you stop to think about it, exactly what are seedless grapes, and without seeds, how does a seedless grape reproduce? Click here to learn more.
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