Latest articles by Mary H. Dyer
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What Is Abutilon? Tips For Flowering Maple Care Outdoors
Also known as flowering maple, parlor maple, Chinese lantern or Chinese bellflower, abutilon is an upright, branching plant with leaves that resemble maple leaves. This plant is often grown as a houseplant, but can you grow abutilon in the garden too? Find out here.
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Are Mealybug Destroyers Good: Learn About Beneficial Mealybug Destroyers
What is a mealybug destroyer and is it good for plants? Learn about mealybug destroyer beetles and how to tell them and mealybug pests apart here.
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Spring Titi And Bees – Does Spring Titi Nectar Help Bees
Although spring titi makes a lovely plant for home landscapes, you may be concerned about spring titi nectar and bees. There is no reason for worry; spring titi and bees get along just fine. Click here for more spring titi information and learn about spring titi and bees.
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Pea Powdery Mildew Treatment: Controlling Powdery Mildew In Peas
Powdery mildew is a common disease that afflicts many plants, and peas are no exception. Powdery mildew can cause a variety of problems, including stunted or distorted growth, decreased harvest and small, flavorless peas. Find more information here.
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What Is A Mexican Heather Plant: Tips On Growing Mexican Heather Plants
Mexican heather is highly attractive to butterflies, bees and hummingbirds. Although it is a fantastic groundcover, it also performs well in containers or hanging baskets. Click this article to learn about growing Mexican heather in your garden.
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What Is Aster Foot Rot: Treating Asters With Foot Rot Disease
Aster foot rot is a nasty, soil-borne fungal disease enters asters through the taproot and spreads through the roots, moving upwards. Once established, treating aster foot rot is difficult; however, the disease can be prevented. Learn more about asters with foot rot here.
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Tastigold Melon Care: Planting Tastigold Watermelon Vines
If you’ve never sampled a Tastigold watermelon, you’re in for a big surprise. On the outside, Tastigold melons look much like any other melon. However, the inside of a watermelon Tastigold is a beautiful shade of yellow. Interested in giving it a try? Click here for more info.
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Houseplant Gardening Tools - Essential Houseplant Tools
Raising houseplants isn’t as difficult or dirty as outdoor gardening, but a few tools make it easier. Here are a few of our favorite indoor houseplant tools.
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How To Garden Like Monet – What We Can Learn From Monet’s Garden
Claude Monet’s garden, like his art, was a means of self-expression. Monet loved his garden so much that he considered it his most beautiful work.
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Medieval Garden Design – Growing Medieval Garden Flowers And Plants
If you’re wondering how to create a medieval garden and what medieval garden plants should be included, the following tips may help.
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How To Press Roses Flat - Preserving Pressed Roses
Although it’s tricky, pressing roses is possible and always worth the extra effort. Read on to learn more.
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Nasturtium Seed Harvest – Tips For Collecting Nasturtium Seeds
Harvesting nasturtium seeds is pretty simple, even for the youngest gardeners. Click here to learn how to gather nasturtium seeds for planting later.
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Seniors And Houseplants: Indoor Senior Gardening Ideas
Indoor gardening for seniors can help with depression, stress, and loneliness, especially while social distancing. Here are ideas.
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Fish Tank Herb Garden – Growing Herbs In An Old Aquarium
If you have an empty aquarium taking up space in your basement or garage, put it to use by turning it into an aquarium herb garden. Learn more here.
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DIY Old Fish Tank Terrarium: How To Make Aquarium Terrariums
Converting a fish tank into a terrarium is easy and even younger kids can make aquarium terrariums, with a little help. Learn more here.
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Fish That Eat Plants – Which Plant Eating Fish Should You Avoid
Growing plants with aquarium fish is rewarding, but if you want to combine plants and fish, learn what aquarium fish to avoid. This article will help.
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Outdoor Umbrella Plant Care: Growing An Umbrella Plant In Water Features
Aquatic umbrella plant is a low-maintenance plant with strappy, umbrella-like leaves. How do you grow an umbrella plant in water? Find out here.
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Red Water Lily Leaves: Reasons A Water Lily Has Red Leaves
What if your water lily has red leaves? The answer is usually simple, and the health of the plant isn’t affected. Learn about red leaves on water lilies here.
