Latest articles by Mary H. Dyer
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Hosta Companion Planting: Learn About Plants That Grow Well With Hosta
Hostas have become extremely popular in the last few years, with good reason. Gardeners love hostas for their colorful foliage, versatility, toughness, easy growth, and ability to thrive without bright sunlight. They also have many companions. Learn more here.
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Container Grown Moss – How To Grow Moss In A Pot
Mosses are fascinating little plants that form luxurious, bright green carpets, usually in shady, damp, woodland environments. If you can replicate this natural environment, you won't have any trouble growing moss in plant pots. Click here to learn more.
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Can You Grow China Doll Plants Outside: Care Of Outdoor China Doll Plants
Indoors, china doll plants remain shrubby, usually topping out at 4 to 6 feet (1 to 2 m.). Outside, however, they can reach anywhere from 25-30 feet (7.5 to 9 m.). Click this article for information about growing and caring for china doll plants in the garden.
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Companion Plants For Dianthus – Tips On What To Plant With Dianthus
Dianthus are low-maintenance plants prized for their ruffly blooms and sweet-spicy scent. If you're wondering what to plant with dianthus in your garden, click this article to get some helpful tips and suggestions.
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Using Corsican Mint: Caring For Corsican Mint In The Garden
Corsican mint plants, which spread by narrow stems that take root as they grow, are well suited for filling in around stepping stones or pavers but aren't sturdy enough for heavy foot traffic. Learn more about Corsican mint in gardens here.
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Attar Of Rose Geraniums: Learn About Scented Attar Of Roses
Scented attar of roses, extracted from the blooms of roses, was highly desired and very expensive during the Victorian era. Thus, geranium attar of rose became an inexpensive substitute. Learn more about this plant in the following article.
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Tangerine Sage Plant Info: How To Grow Tangerine Sage Plants
Highly ornamental and relatively speedy, growing tangerine sage couldn't be easier, as long as you meet the plant's basic growing conditions. Click this article to find out how to grow tangerine sage plants in the garden.
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Banana Mint Plant Care – Banana Mint Information And Uses
Banana mint plants are a variety of mint with bright, fuzzy, lime-green foliage and a pronounced, very delightful aroma of banana. Like all mint plants, growing banana mint is easy. This article will help get you started with this fun, quirky plant.
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Gardenia Plant Companions – Learn What To Plant With Gardenias
The best companion plants for gardenias are those that share the same growing conditions without detracting from showy gardenia plants that deserve to take center stage in the garden. This article provides some suggestions on what to plant near gardenias.
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Stickers, Barb, and Burrs: Fighting Weeds That Fight Back
Plants with burrs and stickers grow across much of the United States and Canada, so it’s no surprise that several types are at home here in Oregon’s high desert. Read about my battle here.
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Dreaming Of Flowers In The High Desert
When I moved back to the high desert, I was surprised to find flowers, like several large yuccas that produced beautiful spires of creamy, pale yellow blooms in midsummer.
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Hummingbirds And Trumpet Vines – Attracting Hummingbirds With Trumpet Vines
It's no mystery why trumpet vine is sometimes known as hummingbird vine, as hummingbirds and trumpet vine are an irresistible combination of nonstop color and movement. Learn more about the two in this article.
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Tender Dahlia Plants – Are Dahlia Flowers Annual Or Perennial
Are dahlia flowers annual or perennial? The flamboyant bloomers are classified as tender perennials, which means they may be annual or perennial, depending on your plant hardiness zone. Learn more about dahlia plants in this article.
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Chrysanthemum Varieties – What Are Some Different Types Of Mums
Gardeners delight in hundreds of different types of chrysanthemums, often classified by various criteria. To simplify the process for home gardeners, plants are often divided into eight distinct chrysanthemum plant types. Learn what those are here.
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Borage Varieties – Are There Different Borage Flowers
Borage is a tall, sturdy herb distinguished by deep green leaves covered with fuzzy, white hairs. Home herb gardeners can select from four primary varieties of borage, all equally beautiful and easy to grow. Learn more about various borage plant types here.
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Fuchsia Plant Galls: Tips On Controlling Fuchsia Gall Mites
The fuchsia gall mite, native to South America, was accidentally introduced to the west coast in the early 1980s. Since that time, the destructive pest has created headaches for fuchsia growers across the United States. Click this article to learn more.
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Pinon Nut Information – Where Do Pinon Nuts Come From
What are pinon nuts and where do pinon nuts come from? The nuts found in the cones of pinon trees are actually seeds, which are highly valued not only by people but by birds and other wildlife. Click here for more pinon nut information and uses.
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Container Grown Borage: Learn About Growing Borage In Pots
If you don't have space in your garden, or if you're concerned about the plant's rambunctious growth habit, consider growing borage in containers. This article will help get you started with growing borage in pots.
