Latest articles by Darcy Larum
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Holly Fruiting Schedule – When Does Holly Bloom And Fruit
Holly?s deep, evergreen foliage and bright red berries are sometimes the only sign of life in the winter landscape. You may wonder does holly bloom or what other interest does it have in the garden? Click here to learn more about holly fruiting and flowering times.
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Angelina Sedum Plants: How To Care For Sedum ‘Angelina’ Cultivars
Are you looking for a low maintenance groundcover for a sandy bed or rocky slope? Sedum "Angelina" cultivars are excellent succulents for sites like these. Click this article for tips on growing Angelina stonecrop in the garden.
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How To Propagate Datura: Learn About Datura Plant Propagation
Most gardeners who try growing datura plants quickly realize they can use more in their gardens. In this article, we will discuss how to propagate datura plants. Click here for datura plant propagation tips and techniques.
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How To Plant Pawpaw Tree Seeds: Tips For Germinating Pawpaw Seeds
With the many dark brown seeds produced in each pawpaw fruit, gardeners may naturally wonder: Can you grow a pawpaw tree from seed? Click on the following article to learn how to plant pawpaw tree seeds.
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Storing Gloriosa Lily Tubers: Caring For Gloriosa Lily In Winter
Hardy in zones 9 or higher, many of us can only grow gloriosa as an annual. Northern gardeners can store gloriosa tubers indoors over winter. However, these tubers require a little different care than most tubers and bulbs. This article will help.
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What Is Genovese Basil: Learn About Genovese Basil Growing And Care
Fresh or dried, basil leaves are an essential ingredient in many Italian, Greek and Asian dishes. If you love to make fresh from the garden pesto or caprese salad, you may be growing a type of sweet basil known as Genovese basil. Click here to learn more.
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Myrobalan Plum Pruning Info: How To Prune Myrobalan Cherry Plums
Should I cut back Myrobalan plum? While frequent or excessively trimming a cherry plum is not recommended, it may be necessary at times. Click on the article the follows to learn when and how to prune Myrobalan cherry plums.
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Braeburn Apple Care – Tips For Growing Braeburn Apples At Home
If you live in U.S. hardiness zones 5-8 and are looking for a delicious, easy-to-grow apple tree, Braeburn may be just what you are looking for. Click on the following article for tips on growing Braeburn apples in the landscape.
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Caring For Bleeding Hearts: How To Grow A Fringed Bleeding Heart Plant
While the old-fashioned Asian native bleeding heart (Dicentra spectabilis) is the most commonly used type in gardens, growing fringed bleeding heart varieties is gaining popularity. What is a fringed bleeding heart? Click here for more information.
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Rotting Cactus Plants: Learn About Erwinia Soft Rot In Cactus
Cacti are susceptible to a number of rot diseases, just like any other plant. While oftentimes cactus rot diseases are caused by too much water and humidity, this article will specifically discuss Erwinia soft rot in cactus plants.
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Zone 8 Deer Resistant Plants – Are There Plants Deer Hate In Zone 8
If you live in zone 8 and would like to prevent your landscape from becoming the favorite restaurant of local deer, use the following information from this article to learn more about deer resistant plants in zone 8.
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Tree Budding Info: What Is Budding Propagation
What is budding propagation? Propagation by budding is a pretty common method of plant propagation, in which a plant bud is grafted onto the stem of a rootstock plant. You can learn more about this method of plant propagation in this article.
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What Is A Seed Head: Identifying Flower Seed Heads
Many times people will hesitate to ask a question like: "What is a seed head?" because they are afraid it will make them look stupid. Truth is, there are no stupid questions. In this article, we will cover how to recognize a seed head on plants.
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Pastel Garden Ideas – Tips For Creating A Pastel Garden
Pastel colors can make us feel relaxed, refreshed and peaceful. In a garden space intended for peace, quiet and relaxation, pastel garden schemes are often used. For more information about using pastels in the garden and types of pastel flowers, click here.
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DIY Slow Release Watering: Making A Plastic Bottle Irrigator For Plants
Just as we rely on our water bottles throughout the day, plants can benefit from a slow release watering system as well. While you can purchase fancy irrigation systems, you can also make a plastic bottle irrigator. Learn how to make a soda bottle drip feeder here.
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What Are Double Hellebores – Learn About Double Hellebore Varieties
The nodding habit can make hellebores barely noticeable in a shade garden full of other outstanding colorful blooms. That?s why hellebore breeders have created newer, showier double flowered hellebore varieties. Click here to learn about growing a double hellebore.
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Cyclamen Plant Division: How To Divide Cyclamen Bulbs
Many cyclamen plants become trash because people are unaware of how to properly care for them. Well cared for cyclamen plants can be grown for years and divided to create more. Learn about dividing cyclamen plants in this article.
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How To Divide A Banana Tree: Information On Banana Plant Splitting
Like most fruit trees, a banana plant sends out suckers. With grafted fruit trees, it is recommended that you prune and discard suckers, but banana plant suckers can be split from the parent plant and grown as new plants. Learn more here.
