Latest articles by Jackie Carroll
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Bachelor’s Button Problems: Why Are My Flowers Falling Over
Like most tall annuals, bachelor's buttons tend to fall over when loaded with flowers. Learn how to deal with bachelor's buttons falling over in this article. Click here to find helpful information for keeping these plants standing upright.
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Limp Jade Plant: Help When A Jade Plant Is Drooping
Jade plants are among the easiest houseplants to care for, but if you have limp jade plant leaves, it's time to take a close look at how you water the plant. This article can help with that.
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Lilac Phytoplasma Information: Learn About Witches’ Broom In Lilacs
Lilac witches' broom is an unusual growth pattern that causes new shoots to grow in tufts or clusters so that they resemble an old-fashioned broom. The brooms are caused by a disease that often kills the shrub. Click here for details about witches' broom in lilac.
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Magnolia Planting: How To Care For A Magnolia Tree
Large, fragrant, white blossoms are just the beginning of the appeal of a magnolia tree. Learning more about magnolia planting and care is a great way to enjoy these trees in your landscape. Click here for more.
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Lilac Root System: Can Foundations Suffer Damage From Lilac Roots
There is nothing like the fragrance of lilac blossoms wafting through an open window, but is it safe to plant lilacs close to your foundation? Read this article to learn about potential risks from lilac roots.
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Ligustrum Care: Information On How To Grow Ligustrum Shrubs
Ligustrum plants, also known as privets, tolerate a wide range of conditions and are among the easiest shrubs and small trees to grow. Learn more about planting ligustrum shrubs and their care in this article.
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Lady Palm Care: Tips For Growing Lady Palms Indoors
With broad, dark green, fan-shaped foliage on tall stalks, lady palm plants have an oriental appeal. Learn more about growing lady palms indoors in this article so you can enjoy this interesting plant.
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Flower Drop Tips: Reasons Why Healthy Blooms Fall Off
If you've ever experienced the disappointment of having healthy buds and flowers drop off of your plants, this article is for you. Click here to find out what causes blossom drop in plants, and what you can do about it.
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Japanese Maple Care - Learn How To Grow A Japanese Maple Tree
Japanese maples are noted for their lacy, finely-cut leaves, brilliant fall color, delicate structure and the beautiful addition they make to the landscape.
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What Is Milky Spore: Using Milky Spore For Lawns And Gardens
Japanese beetle larvae feed on grass roots, leaving ugly, brown dead spots in the lawn. However, they are susceptible to several biological controls, including milky spore disease. Learn more about this here.
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Jacaranda Pruning: Tips For Pruning A Jacaranda Tree
Proper pruning is vital for the healthy development of all trees, but it is especially important for jacarandas because of their rapid growth rate. This article tells you how to encourage strong, healthy growth through good pruning techniques.
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Types Of Honeysuckle Plants: How To Tell Honeysuckle Shrubs From Vines
You?ll find many honeysuckle varieties to choose from, be it a vine or shrub. So how do you know which is which? This article has information that can help with that and common types for each.
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Japanese Honeysuckle Weed: How To Control Honeysuckle In Gardens
Japanese honeysuckles are invasive weeds that can take over your garden and damage the environment. Learn how to distinguish native honeysuckle from the exotic species and techniques for honeysuckle weed control in this article.
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Types Of Cypress Trees: Tips For Growing Cypress Trees
While their native environment is wet, once established, cypress trees grow well on dry land, even with occasional drought. Find growing tips here.
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Propagating Oak Trees - Learn How To Grow An Oak Tree
Oak trees are among the most common tree species found in forests, but their number are declining. You can help the tree recover its former glory by starting and planting oak tree seedlings following the instructions in this article.
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Common Oak Trees: Oak Tree Identification Guide For Gardeners
Oaks come in many sizes and shapes, and you?ll even find a few evergreens in the mix. Whether you are looking for the perfect tree for your landscape or want to learn to identify the different types of oak trees, this article can help.
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What Is An Invasive Plant: Reasons To Avoid Exotic Plants In Gardens
Gardeners have a responsibility to help prevent the spread of destructive, invasive plants by planting responsibly. Find out about invasive plants and the damage they cause in this article so you can avoid these landscape horrors.
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Controlling Predatory Birds: What To Do For Birds Of Prey In My Garden
If you enjoy watching wildlife in your garden, for some of you, one animal you don't want to see is a bird of prey. Find out how to discourage hawks and owls from visiting your garden in this article should they be a threat to your peace of mind.
