Latest articles by Darcy Larum
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Container Grown Peanuts: How To Grow Peanut Plants In Containers
While they may be the pride of the South, those of us in northern areas can still grow peanuts. We need only grow them in containers to extend the growing season and keep them warm. Learn how to grow peanut plants in containers here.
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Hardy Cover Crops – Growing Cover Crops In Zone 7 Gardens
Cover crops add nutrients to depleted soils, prevent weeds, and control erosion. Which type of cover crop you use depends on which season it is and what your specific needs are in the area and hardiness zone. In this article, we'll discuss growing cover crops in zone 7.
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What Is Agave Crown Rot: How To Save Plants With Crown Rot
Mid- to late-summer crown rot of agave plants can be common in cooler climates and potted plants. Learn what you can do for agave plants with crown rot in the article that follows. Click here for additional information.
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Protecting Plants In Severe Weather – Learn About Thunderstorm Plant Damage
Lightning strikes off in the distance, for a brief moment lighting up your view, showing you all the destruction you will have to deal with once the storm passes - downed limbs or trees, pots blown away, plants flattened, etc. Learn how to protect plants from thunderstorms here.
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Transplanting Sago Palms – How To Transplant Sago Palm Trees
While some plants transplant easily, others do not. One such plant that prefers not to be transplanted once established is the sago palm. Should you find yourself needing to transplant a sago palm, this article is for you. Click here for more information.
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Managing Root Rot In Agave – How To Treat Agave Root Rot
Root rot is a common disease in plants that is usually caused by poor drainage or improper watering. While more common in potted plants, root rot can also affect outdoor plants. Learn more about managing root rot in agave with the following information.
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What Is Rosularia: Rosularia Information And Plant Care
Many crafters, like myself, like to try out the latest trends while adding our own unique flare to these projects. Rosularia makes an excellent, unique addition to succulent crafts as well as the garden. Click here for more Rosularia information.
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Curly Dock Control – How To Kill Curly Dock Plants In The Garden
From the look of it, we expect it to wilt over dead or crumble to ash any second, yet it persists, sometimes even poking its dried brown tips right through snow banks of winter. This ugly weed is curly dock, and it can seem nearly impossible to kill. Learn more here.
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Cocklebur Control – Tips For Getting Rid Of Cocklebur Weeds
You take a simple nature walk only to discover hundreds of sharp, little burrs stuck in your pants, socks, and shoes. These nasty burrs from cocklebur are no doubt an intolerable nuisance. Learn about controlling cocklebur weeds in this article.
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What Is A Posy: Tips On Creating A Posy Plant Garden
We've all heard the verse: "Ring around the rosie, pocket full of posies?" Have you ever questioned, exactly what is a posy (or posey)? Click on the following article to learn the answer, as well as tips on how you can create a posy plant garden of your own.
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Can You Grow Cape Marigold Cuttings: How To Root Cape Marigold Cuttings
It is easy to get carried away and spend a fortune on small starter cape marigold plants each spring. However, hands-on, budget-minded gardeners may prefer to only buy a few and propagate more cape marigolds from cuttings. This article will help with that.
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Calendula Winter Care – How To Keep Calendula Over Winter
Although some varieties are short-lived perennials in zones 8-10, most gardeners grow calendula as annuals. Calendula winter care isn't necessary when they are grown as annuals, but this article will discuss what to do with calendulas in winter.
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Homemade Bumblebee Nests: Making A Home For Bumblebees
Honeybee decline has made many headlines in the past few years, but bumblebee populations are declining too. Learn how you can help by making a home for bumblebees. Click on the following article for additional information.
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Breadfruit Winter Protection: Can You Grow Breadfruit In Winter
In these tropical locations, providing winter protection for breadfruit is generally unnecessary. Gardens in cooler climates, however, may wonder can you grow breadfruit in winter? Click here to learn more about breadfruit cold tolerance and winter care.
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Treating Mummy Berry Of Blueberries: What Causes Blueberry Mummy Berry Disease
With all that they do for us, it is important to keep our blueberry plants healthy and productive. In this article, we will discuss a common disorder of blueberry known as blueberry mummy berry. Learn what causes blueberry mummy berry and how to control it.
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Blue Petunia Flowers: Gardening With Petunias That Are Blue
Each year new varieties of petunias are introduced boasting improved colors and textures for the garden or containers. There are now even many true blue varieties of petunias available. This article has more information on popular blue petunia cultivars to add to your garden.
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Autumn Revolution Bittersweet Info: Learn About American Autumn Revolution Care
For fall and winter gardens, we sometimes have to look for interest besides blooms. One such plant that can add splashes of color is American Revolution bittersweet vine, more commonly referred to as Autumn Revolution. Click on this article for more info.
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Bare Root Planting – How To Plant A Bare Root Plant
Those who are new to gardening or online shopping may not think to check the product details to see if the plants are shipped in pots or bare root. What are bare root plants? Click here for that answer, as well as information on bare root plant care.
