Latest articles by Mary H. Dyer
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Hardy Magnolia Varieties – Learn About Zone 6 Magnolia TreesGrowing magnolias in zone 6 climates may seem like an impossible feat, but not all magnolia trees are hothouse flowers. In fact, there are more than 200 species of magnolia, and you can learn about a few of zone 6 magnolia trees in this article.
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Flaxseed Harvesting Time: Learn How To Harvest Flaxseed In GardensCommercial flaxseed growers generally winnow the plants and allow them to dry in the field. For backyard flaxseed growers, harvesting flaxseed is a very different process usually done completely by hand. Click this article to learn how to harvest flaxseed.
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Tea Plant Care: Learn About Tea Plants In The GardenWhat are tea plants? The tea we drink comes from various cultivars of Camellia sinensis, a small tree or large shrub commonly known as the tea plant. Familiar teas such as white, black, green, and oolong all come from tea plants. Learn more here.
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Zone 6 Nut Trees – Best Nut Trees For Zone 6 ClimatesMany hardy nut trees actually prefer a chilly period during the winter months. While most nut trees are relatively slow to establish, many can continue to grace the landscape for centuries. Click this article for a few examples of hardy nut trees for zone 6.
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Coreopsis Overwintering: How To Winterize A Coreopsis PlantCoreopsis is a hardy plant suitable for growing in USDA plant hardiness zones 4 through 9. As such, coreopsis winter care isn't a difficult task, but a bit of protection will ensure the plant remains hale and hearty throughout winter. This article will help.
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Zone 5 Native Grasses – Types Of Grass For Zone 5 ClimatesGrasses add incredible beauty and texture to the landscape all year round, even in northern climates that experience sub-zero winter temperatures. Click this article for more information about cold hardy grasses and a few examples of the best grasses for zone 5.
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Plants Watered With Fish Tank Water: Using Aquarium Water To Irrigate PlantsCan you irrigate plants with aquarium water? You certainly can. In fact, all of that fish poop and those uneaten food particles can do your plants a world of good. Learn more about watering indoor or outdoor plants with aquarium water in this article.
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Zone 4 Nut Trees – Tips On Growing Nut Trees In Zone 4If you're gardening in zone 4, one of the coolest northern climates, you're in luck as there's no shortage of hardy nut trees that grow in zone 4 gardens. Click this article to learn about some of the best zone 4 nut trees, and a few helpful tips for growing them.
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Growing Cold Hardy Vegetables: Tips On Vegetable Gardening In Zone 4Vegetable gardening in zone 4 is a challenge to be sure, but it?s definitely possible to grow a bounteous garden, even in a climate with a short growing season. The key is choosing the best vegetables for cold climates. Learn more in this article.
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Perennials For Hell Strips: Choosing Perennial Plants For Hell Strip PlantingA hell strip is that forlorn strip between the sidewalk and the street. With a little advance planning and a careful choice of hell strip perennial plants, you can turn the hell strip into an urban oasis. Click here for examples of suitable perennials for hell strips.
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Kermes Scale Lifecycle: Tips On Treating Kermes Scale Insect PestsWhat are kermes scale pests? Kermes scale are aggressive, sap-sucking pests that can cause significant damage to oak trees. Treating kermes scale on plants is attained by a variety of methods. Learn about kermes scale control in this article.
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Zone 3 Maple Trees: What Are The Best Maples For Cold ClimatesMost maple trees prefer the cool temperatures in USDA plant hardiness zones 5 through 9, but a few cold-hardy maples can tolerate sub-zero winters in zone 3. This article has a list of a few of the best maples for cold climates of zone 3.
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Types Of Theme Gardens: Learn About Garden Themed LandscapingYou're probably familiar with theme gardens such as Japanese gardens, Chinese gardens, desert gardens, wildlife gardens, or butterfly gardens. Types of theme gardens vary widely, and you're limited only by your imagination. Click here to learn more.
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What Trees Bloom In Zone 3: Choosing Flowering Trees For Zone 3 GardensGrowing flowering trees or shrubs may seem like an impossible dream in USDA plant hardiness zone 3, but there are several flowering trees that grow in zone 3. Click on this article to learn about a few beautiful and hardy zone 3 flowering trees.
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Zone 3 Shade Plants – Choosing Hardy Plants For Zone 3 Shade GardensSelecting hardy plants for zone 3 shade can be challenging to say the least. Are there really suitable zone 3 shade plants? Yes, there are several tough shade plants that tolerate such punishing climates. Click this article for shade-loving plants in cold climates.
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Yellow Fall Colored Trees: Trees That Turn Yellow In AutumnIf you're a fan of trees that turn yellow in autumn, there are many yellow-colored trees from which to choose, depending on your growing zone. Click this article for a few great suggestions on trees with yellow fall leaves.
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Key Lime Pie Plant Care: How To Propagate Key Lime Pie SucculentsYou may know key lime pie plants as crinkle leaf succulent plants. Whatever you choose to call these tough little plants, key lime pie plant propagation is about as easy as it gets. Click this article to learn about the propagation of Adromischus succulents.
