Latest articles by Jackie Carroll
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Propagating Plants With Kids: Teaching Plant Propagation To Children
Young children love to plant seeds and watch them grow. Older children can learn more complex propagation methods as well. Find out more about making plant propagation lesson plans in this article. Click here for additional information.
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Cold Hardy Flowering Trees: Growing Ornamental Trees In Zone 4
Why plant a plain tree when you can have one with flowers, brilliant fall foliage, ornamental fruit and other attractive features?
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Zone 4 Evergreen Trees: Choosing Evergreen Trees For Zone 4 Gardens
If you want to grow evergreen trees in zone 4, you're in luck. You'll find an abundance of species to choose from. In fact, the only difficulty is in choosing just a few. This article will help get you started with selecting hardy evergreen trees.
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When To Spray Nectarines: Tips On Spraying Nectarine Trees In Gardens
Stay a step ahead of nectarine pests without drenching your trees in toxic chemicals. How? This article explains when to spray nectarines, and offers some advice on the least toxic options when it comes time to do so. Click here to learn more.
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What Are Peach Twig Borers: Learn About The Peach Twig Borer Life Cycle
Peach twig borers are the larvae of plain-looking gray moths. They damage new growth by boring into the twigs, and later in the season they bore into the fruit. Find out how to manage these destructive pests in this article.
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Stink Bugs On Tomatoes: Learn About Leaf-Footed Bug Damage To Tomatoes
Stink bugs and leaf-footed bugs are closely related insects that feed on tomato plants and fruit. The damage to the foliage and stems is negligible, but the insects can ruin young fruit. Find out how to get rid of leaf footed bugs and stink bugs in this article.
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Worms Eating Celery: Are Caterpillars On Celery Plants Harmful
Would it surprise you to learn that the worms on your celery plants are caterpillars of the black swallowtail butterfly? In this article, you'll find out more about how to handle these interesting creatures in the garden.
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Checking Soil Drainage: Tips For Making Sure Soil Drains Well
When you read a plant tag or seed packet, you might see instructions to plant in "well-drained soil." But how do you know if your soil is well-drained? Find out about checking soil drainage and correcting problems in this article.
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Magnolia Companion Plants: What Grows Good With Magnolia Trees
You can't help but focus your attention on magnolia's huge spread of glossy green leaves, fragrant white flowers, and exotic cones that sometimes fill with bright red berries. If you're wondering what you can plant with these beautiful trees, click here for help.
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Garden Grade Vs. Food Grade Diatomaceous Earth: What Is Garden Safe Diatomaceous Earth
One type of diatomaceous earth is toxic and another is relatively safe to use. The type you should purchase depends on the intended use. Find out about the advantages and disadvantages of garden grade vs. food grade diatomaceous earth in this article.
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Daphne Plant Types: Growing Daphne Plants In The Garden
You can find daphne plant types to suit most any need, from shrub borders and foundation plantings to stand-alone specimens. Find out about the different daphne plant types and how to care for them in this article.
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Fraser Fir Tree Care: How To Grow A Fraser Fir Tree
The fragrance of a Fraser fir immediately brings to mind the winter holidays. Have you ever thought of growing one as a landscape tree? Click this article for tips on Fraser fir tree care.
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Ash Yellows Disease Treatment: Learn About Ash Yellows Phytoplasma
Ash yellows is a devastating disease of ash trees and related plants. It can infect lilacs as well. Find out how to recognize the disease and what you can do to prevent it in this article. Click here for more information.
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Southern Corn Leaf Blight Treatment – What Are Symptoms Of Southern Leaf Blight
Tan spots on corn leaves might mean that your crop is suffering from southern corn leaf blight. This devastating disease can ruin the season's harvest. Find out if your corn is at risk and what to do about it in this article.
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What Blackberries Are Invasive: How To Control Blackberry Plants
Cultivated species of blackberry are well-behaved plants that need only a little pruning to keep them manageable, but invasive species can be very difficult to control. Read here to find out about identifying and controlling invasive blackberries.
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Information About Aluminum In Garden Soil
Aluminum is the most abundant metal in the earth's crust, but it isn't an essential element for either plants or humans. Read this article to find out about aluminum and soil pH, and the symptoms of toxic aluminum levels.
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Tender Perennial Plants: Care Of Tender Perennials In Gardens
Native to warm climates, tender perennials add lush texture and a tropical flair to the garden, but unless you live in warm climate zones, winter can spell disaster for these frost-sensitive plants. Find out more about tender perennials in this article.
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Thinning Out Strawberries: When And How To Renew A Strawberry Patch
Thinning out strawberries to get rid of older, non-productive plants makes room for younger, more bountiful strawberry plants. Find out how to give your strawberries an annual makeover in this article.
