Latest articles by Mary H. Dyer
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Rattlesnake Plant Care: How To Grow Rattlesnake Houseplants
The rattlesnake plant is a decorative perennial with strappy, spotted leaves and deep purple undersides. Click to learn more.
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Are Coyotes Dangerous – What To Do About Coyotes In The Garden
Coyotes tend to avoid humans, but with shrinking habitats, encounters in the garden are rising. Click to learn more.
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Learn About Cold Weather Plants For Zones 2-3
USDA zones 2 and 3 are some of the coldest climates out there, but gardening is possible. Click here for plants that thrive in the cold.
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Fertilizing Indoor Ferns – How To Feed Your Indoor Potted Ferns
Should you feed your indoor ferns? How much fertilizer do they need? Click here to learn all about fertilizing fern houseplants.
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Tuberous Begonia Care - How To Grow Tuberous Begonias
If you can't decide what to plant in that protected, semi-shady corner, you can't go wrong with tuberous begonia. Click here for more.
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Potted Chamomile Plants – How To Grow Chamomile In A Container
Growing chamomile in containers is perfect if you're worried the generous self-seeder may be too rambunctious in the garden. Click fore more.
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Complete Guide To Propagating Lilacs: Everything You Need To Know
Propagating lilacs can be tricky, but this guide makes it simple. Learn everything you need to know about how to grow more lilacs in your landscape.
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Why Are My Tomato Leaves Turning Yellow?
There are several possible reasons for yellow leaves on tomato plants. Click here to learn more.
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How To Start Your Own Victory Garden
Victory gardens today are still important in countless ways. Click to learn about victory garden design and what to plant.
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What Is Horticultural Sand: How To Use Sand For Plants
Horticultural sand for plants serves one basic purpose, it improves soil drainage. This is critical for healthy plant growth. For information about and to learn when to use horticultural sand, click on the following article.
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Potted Bougainvillea Plants: Tips For Growing Bougainvillea In Containers
Bougainvillea is a hardy tropical vine that grows in areas where winter temperatures remain warm. If you don't have growing space or live in a suitable climate, you can plant bougainvillea in a pot. This article will help.
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Skimmia Plant Care: How To Grow Japanese Skimmia Shrubs
Japanese Skimmia is a shade-loving evergreen shrub that adds color to the garden nearly all year round. Skimmia is at its best in semi-shady, woodland gardens. Read this article to learn more about this interesting plant.
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Kerria Japanese Rose: Tips On Growing A Japanese Kerria
In spite of its graceful appearance, Kerria Japanese rose is as tough as nails, growing in USDA plant hardiness zones 4 through 9 and is rarely bothered by pests, even tends to be deer resistant. Click here for tips on growing a Japanese Kerria in your own garden.
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Barbados Cherry Information – What Are Barbados Cherries
Barbados cherry is native to the West Indies. It is suitable for growing in USDA plant hardiness zones 9b through 11. Click this article for more Barbados cherry information, and learn how to grow Barbados cherry in your garden.
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Paddle Plant Propagation – How To Grow A Flapjack Paddle Plant
Also known as flapjack paddle plant, this kalanchoe plant is a succulent with thick, paddle-shaped leaves that frequently take on a reddish or deep pink tint during the winter.
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Caring For Oxalis Plants Outside: How To Grow Oxalis In The Garden
Oxalis, also known as shamrock or sorrel, is a popular indoor plant around the St. Patrick's Day holiday. This diminutive little plant is also suitable for growing outdoors with minimal attention. Learn about growing oxalis outdoors in this article.
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What Are Emperor Francis Cherries: Growing An Emperor Francis Cherry Tree
What are Emperor Francis cherries? These juicy, super sweet cherries are plump and delicious, perfect eaten fresh or for making homemade maraschinos or luscious jams and jellies. Click here for more information on growing Emperor Francis cherries.
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Ralph Shay Crabapple Care: Growing A Ralph Shay Crabapple Tree
Ralph Shay crabapple trees are mid-sized trees with dark green leaves and an attractive rounded shape. These crabapples are on the large side and are suitable for growing in USDA plant hardiness zones 4 through 8. Click this article to learn more about them.
