Latest articles by Mary H. Dyer
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Snowbird Pea Info: What Are Snowbird Peas
A type of sweet, tender snow pea, Snowbird peas aren’t shelled like traditional garden peas. Instead, the crispy pod and small, sweet peas inside are eaten whole. Click here to learn about growing snowbird peas in the garden.
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Gage ‘Count Althann’s’ – Learn About Growing Count Althann’s Gage Trees
Introduced to England from the Czech Republic in the 1860s, Count Althann’s trees are upright, compact trees with large leaves. The hardy trees tolerate spring frost and are suitable for growing in USDA plant hardiness zones 5 through 9. Click here for more information.
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Pecan Articularia Leaf Mold Treatment: Controlling Leaf Mold In Pecan Trees
Although articularia leaf mold of pecans is a relatively minor problem, it can still be a major thorn in the side of home gardeners. Fortunately, leaf mold in pecan trees is easy to control. Learn more about this issue and how to manage it here.
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Fusarium Wilt In Okra: Treating Okra Fusarium Wilt Disease In Gardens
Okra fusarium wilt is a likely culprit if you've noticed wilting okra plants, especially if the plants perk up when temperatures drop in evening. Your plants may not die, but the disease delays growth and decreases yields when harvest time rolls around. Learn more here.
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Control Of Plum Rust: How To Treat Rust On Plum Trees
Plum rust fungus is a problem for plum growers, often showing up every year from spring through autumn. Rust on plum trees generally isn’t deadly, but it can weaken the tree and affect fruit quality. For information on the control of plum rust, click this article.
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Staghorn Fern Repotting: How To Repot A Staghorn Fern
In their natural environment, staghorn ferns grow on tree trunks and branches. Fortunately, staghorn ferns also grow in pots. Like all potted plants, staghorn ferns occasionally need repotting. Learn about transplanting staghorn ferns in this article.
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Multi-Colored Snowdrops: Do Non-White Snowdrops Exist
One of the first flowers to bloom in spring, snowdrops (Galanthus spp.) are delicate-looking, little plants with drooping, bell-shaped flowers. Traditionally, snowdrops colors have been limited to pure white, but do non-white snowdrops exist? Find out here.
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Silk Tassel Bush Care: Learn About Growing Silk Tassel Plants
Silk tassel plants are dense evergreen shrubs with long, leathery leaves. They typically bloom in January and February, followed by grape-like clusters of round berries that provide much welcome sustenance for birds. Click here to learn about growing silk tassel shrubs.
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Showy Jasmine Care – How To Grow Showy Jasmine Plants
Also known as Florida jasmine, showy jasmine produces shiny, blue-green foliage with masses of sweet-smelling, bright yellow flowers in spring and early summer. Learn how to grow showy jasmine in your garden in this article.
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Aquatic Rotala Plant: Rotala Rotundifolia Care For Aquariums
Rotala is valued for its easy growth habit, interesting color, and the texture it adds to aquariums. Click to learn how to grow Rotala in aquariums.
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Winterizing Rosemary Plants – How To Protect Rosemary In Winter
Can rosemary survive outside over winter? The answer depends on your growing zone. Ask your local garden center about cold hardy varieties in your area. This article will also help with protecting rosemary plants in winter.
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Jasmine Nightshade Info: Learn How To Grow A Potato Vine
The potato vine is a spreading, fast-growing vine that produces deep green foliage and a profusion of star-shaped white or blue-tinted, potato vine flowers. Interested in learning how to grow a potato vine? Click here for jasmine nightshade info and growing tips.
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Making A Plumeria Branch: How To Encourage Plumeria Branching
Although plumerias are surprisingly easy to grow, they can become lopsided or spindly. If your goal is to encourage plumeria branching, thus creating a fuller, balanced plant with more blooms, pruning is the way to go. Learn how to get plumeria to branch in this article.
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Pacific Northwest Evergreens – Choosing Evergreen Shrubs For Northwest Gardens
Weather in the Pacific Northwest ranges, providing a diverse selection when it comes to growing evergreen bushes. Click here for a few ideas.
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Nemesia Winter Care – Will Nemesia Grow In Winter
Is nemesia cold hardy? Sadly, for northern gardeners, the answer is no, as this native of South Africa, which grows in USDA plant hardiness zones 9 and 10, definitely isn’t cold-tolerant. But this doesn’t mean you cannot enjoy the plant. Click here to learn more.
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Dividing Lily Of The Valley: When To Split Lily Of The Valley Plants
Although lily of the valley is extremely easy to grow (and may even become aggressive), occasional division is necessary to prevent the plant from becoming unhealthy and overcrowded. The following article can help get you started with lily of the valley division.
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Java Fern For Aquariums: Is A Java Fern Easy To Grow
Looking for an aquarium plant? Maybe java fern for aquariums is just the thing. Click here for information on growing this interesting aquatic plant.
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Grateful Gardening: How To Show Garden Gratitude
What is garden gratitude? For more information and to get started with your own grateful gardening, click the following article.
