Becca Badgett
Becca Badgett was a regular contributor to Gardening Know How for ten years. Co-author of the book How to Grow an EMERGENCY Garden, Becca specializes in succulent and cactus gardening.
Latest articles by Becca Badgett
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African Violets: Complete Care And Growing Guide
For people who love these sweet plants, African violet care is easy and fun. Knowing what they need is the key.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Mother Of Thousands: How To Grow This Unique Succulent
The toxic but fascinating Mother of Thousands plant can spread rapidly, making it better as a potted plant than a member of the garden.
By Bonnie Grant
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Pruning Rose Of Sharon Shrub: Tips On How To Trim A Rose Of Sharon
Prune your Rose of Sharon bush regularly to keep it compact and blooming well.
By Becca Badgett
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Bat Flower Care - Tips For Growing Tacca Bat Flowers
Growing Tacca bat flowers is a great way to have an unusual flower or novelty plant, both indoors and out. Bat flower info indicates the plant is actually an orchid. Read here to learn how to grow this plant.
By Becca Badgett
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Dracaena Care: How To Grow A Dracaena As A Houseplant
Caring for a dracaena as an indoor plant is easy when the temperatures aren’t too cold and the light isn’t too direct. We'll teach you how.
By Becca Badgett
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Wax Begonia Care - How To Grow Annual Begonias
Annual begonias are a great addition to any shade garden. Click here to learn how to grow them the right way.
By Becca Badgett
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Aloe Plant Types – Growing Different Aloe Varieties
Most of us know about the aloe vera medicine plant. We may be familiar with other aloe plant types, too, and even grow them as houseplants or in the landscape. Here is a run-down of some of the more commonly grown varieties.
By Becca Badgett
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Growing Dumbcane Dieffenbachia - How To Care For A Dieffenbachia Plant
A true houseplant standby, Dieffenbachia is a beautiful specimen. Click here to learn about this beautiful classic.
By Becca Badgett
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Bleeding Heart Flower Care - How To Grow Bleeding Hearts
Bleeding hearts are among spring's earliest and most interesting flowers. Click here to learn about growing these heart-shaped beauties.
By Becca Badgett
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Succulents Too Big For Pot – How To Repot Succulent Arrangements
Do your potted succulents need a fresh new home? Read on to learn the best ways to repot succulents, and how to know when it’s time.
By Becca Badgett
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Echeveria Pallida Plant Info: Growing Argentine Echeveria Succulents
If you enjoy growing succulents, then Echeveria pallida may be just the plant for you. Click here to learn about Argentine echeveria plants.
By Becca Badgett
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Wax Myrtle Care: How To Plant Wax Myrtle In Your Garden
Wax myrtle is an excellent addition to almost any landscape. Click here to learn about growing wax myrtle trees and shrubs.
By Becca Badgett
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Chocolate Scented Daisy: Tips For Growing Chocolate Flower Plants
Growing chocolate flower plants in the garden sends the scent of chocolate wafting through the air. Read this article to learn how to grow Berlandiera chocolate flowers in your garden.
By Becca Badgett
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Torch Ginger Flowers: How To Grow Torch Ginger Lilies
The torch ginger lily is a showy addition to the tropical landscape. Find out how to grow this interesting plant by reading the following article. Click here to get more information.
By Becca Badgett
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Growing Heavenly Bamboo - Tips On Caring For Heavenly Bamboo
Heavenly bamboo plants have many uses in the landscape. Growing heavenly bamboo is not complicated, and you can learn more here in this article. Once you've learned the basics of caring for heavenly bamboo, you can enjoy this attractive plant.
By Becca Badgett
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Sticky Residue On Spider Plants - How To Treat Sticky Spider Plant Leaves
An indication that there's a problem with your beloved houseplant may be when a spider plant is sticky. Learn why this happens and what can be done about it in this article.
By Becca Badgett
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Full Sun Border Plants – Choosing Plants For Sunny Borders
Border strips in full sun are especially challenging. For ideas on some full sun border plants, click the following article.
By Becca Badgett
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Mangave Plant Info: Learn How To Grow Mangave Plants
Many gardeners are not yet familiar with this plant and are asking, "What is a mangave?". This is a relatively new cross between manfreda and agave plants, with more mangave colors and forms in the future. Learn more about this interesting plant in the following article.
By Becca Badgett