Latest articles by Mary H. Dyer
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What's That Smell -The Beautiful But Malodorous Skunk Lily
One day I was becoming acquainted with the flower beds around my house. I found an interesting, tall plant topped by a ring of bright orange, bell-shaped flowers. That’s how I met the skunk lily.
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Companions For Lemon Balm – Learn About Lemon Balm Companion Planting
A member of the mint family, lemon balm is easy to grow, even for newbie gardeners. If you're wondering what to plant with lemon balm, then look to this article for a few suggestions to get you started. Click here for more info.
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Companions For Hellebores – Learn What To Plant With Hellebores
Hellebore is a shade-loving perennial that bursts forth in rose-like blooms when the last traces of winter still have a tight grip on the garden. If you're smitten with these blooms, you may be wondering what to plant with hellebores. Click here for helpful suggestions.
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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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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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Companion Plants For Dill: What To Plant With Dill In The Garden
If you're wondering what to plant with dill, experiment and see what works best in your garden. Here are some suggested dill companion plants - and a few things that AREN'T believed to be good dill plant companions. Click this article to learn more.
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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.
