Susan Patterson
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Creeping Zinnia Ground Cover: Growing Creeping Zinnia Plants
Gardeners delight in easy to care for and beautiful ground covers that they can just plug in and let go. Creeping zinnia is one of these garden favorites. Find out more about the plant in this article.
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The Kid's Guide To Gardens: How To Create A Whimsical Children's Garden
Instilling a love of gardening and a sense of stewardship requires not only an educational garden but also an alluring, inviting and entertaining one. Learn about designing gardens with kids in this article.
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Controlling Joe-Pye Weeds: How To Remove Joe-Pye Weed
While many people enjoy this attractive looking plant, some gardeners would prefer to remove Joe-pye weed. If you are one of them, this article has tips for getting rid of joe-pye weed in your garden.
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Bitter Tasting Celery Stalks: How To Keep Celery From Tasting Bitter
Sometimes you may find that your garden grown crop has some very bitter tasting celery stalks. If you wonder, "Why does my celery taste bitter?", read here to learn more about the reasons for pungent celery.
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Invasive Plant List: Learn About What Plants Are Aggressive
Invasive plants, also known as aggressive garden plants, are simply plants that spread rapidly and are difficult to control. Depending on your landscaping needs, aggressive plants are not always bad. Learn more here.
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Submerged Water Plants - Choosing And Planting Oxygenating Pond Plants
Adding a water feature to your landscape adds beauty and promotes relaxation. Aquatic plants are divided into four groups with submerged plants and how to grow them being the topic of this article.
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Growing Ginger Mint: Care Of Ginger Mint Plants
There are over a thousand different varieties of mint. Ginger mint is a cross between corn mint and spearmint. Often called slender mint or scotch mint, learn more about growing ginger mint plants in this article.
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Wood Pruning Methods: What Is Old Wood And New Wood In Pruning
Keeping shrubs and small trees healthy is vital. But how does one distinguish between old and new wood when pruning? Read this article to find out so you can prune your shrubs and trees properly.
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What Are Cucurbits: Cucurbit Plant Info And Growing Conditions
Cucurbit crops are one of the most commonly grown in the garden. What are cucurbits? Read this article to learn about cucurbit plant info and discover just how much you may already know about these plants.
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What Are Deciduous Trees And Shrubs: Types Of Deciduous Trees And Shrubs
Deciduous shrubs and trees add vibrant blooms in spring and summer, colorful foliage in fall and then drop their leaves prior to winter?s nap. Read here to learn more about the life cycle of deciduous plants.
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About Moringa Trees - Moringa Tree Care And Growing
Growing a moringa miracle tree is a great way to help the hungry. Moringa trees for life are also interesting. So exactly what is a moringa tree? Read here to find out and learn about growing moringa trees.
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Cup Fungi Info: What Is Orange Peel Fungus
If you?ve ever come across a fungus reminiscent of an orange looking cup, then it?s likely orange fairy cup fungus, also known as orange peel fungus. So what is orange peel fungus? Read here to learn more.
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Christmas Fern Plant - Learn About Christmas Fern Care Indoors And Out
Trying your hand at Christmas fern care indoor care, as well as growing Christmas fern outdoors, is a great way to enjoy unique interest year round. Learn more about Christmas ferns and how to grow them here.
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Container Grown Wildflowers: Tips On Caring For Potted Wildflower Plants
Container gardening is the perfect option for people who want a splash of color but are lacking in space. Wildflowers in containers is a fantastic way to garden without fuss. Read here to learn more.
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Bonsai Ponytail Palms: How To Prune Ponytail Palm Bonsai
The ponytail palm bonsai tree is great a great low-maintenance option for the bonsai enthusiast or even for those that are new to bonsai plants. Get more information in this article.
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Crown Vetch Plants - How Do You Grow Crown Vetch In The Landscape
If you are looking for something to naturalize a sloping home landscape, consider planting crown vetch for a natural backyard. While some may think of it as merely a weed, others love it. Read here to learn more.
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Rescue Prairie Grass Info: What Is Prairie Grass Used For?
For those looking for a good cover crop or livestock forage, Bromus prairie grass may be just what you need. Learn more about what is prairie grass used for and how to plant rescue grass seed in this article.
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Best Compost Bins: Tips For Choosing The Perfect Compost Bin
Compost is a great way to reuse kitchen and garden scraps to keep soil healthy. That said, it helps to know what options are available for composting bins. Read this article for more info.
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Deer Resistant Plant List - Learn About Plants That Are Deer Resistant
Deer-resistant gardening is a hot topic amongst gardeners who don't necessarily want to scare off the deer but want to keep their lovely gardens intact while enjoying them. This article explains more.
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Hyacinth Forcing Indoors: How To Force A Hyacinth Bulb
Certain cultivars of hardy bulbs are well suited to forcing. Crocuses, daffodils, and hyacinths are among the easiest and most popular of plants that respond well to forcing. Learn more in this article.
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Caring For Indoor Screw Pines: How To Grow A Screw Pine Houseplant
The screw pine is a tropical plant with over 600 species, with many commonly grown as a container plant. Read this article for information on growing screw pine plants indoors.
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Septic Tank Vegetable Gardens - Tips For Gardening Over Septic Tanks
Planting gardens on septic drain fields is a popular concern of many homeowners, especially when it comes to a vegetable garden over septic tank areas. Read here to learn more septic system gardening info.
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