Latest articles by Shelley Pierce
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When Is A Plant Established – What Does “Well Established” Mean
One of the most ambiguous directives is where the gardener is told to perform a specific gardening task "until it is well established." That is a bit of a head scratcher, isn't it? Well, what does well established mean? How long until plants are well established? Find out here.
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Desert Rose Repotting – Learn When To Repot Desert Rose Plants
Should I repot my desert rose? How to repot a desert rose? When to repot desert rose? If you're a bewildered and anxious gardener, these answers, fortunately, can be found in the following article. Click here for desert rose repotting tips.
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Desert Willow Seed Germination – When To Plant Desert Willow Seeds
Those living in USDA zones 7b-11 are often enchanted with desert willow. It’s drought tolerant, easy to care for and grows rapidly. How do you go about growing desert willow from seed? This article is about planting desert willow seeds! Click here to learn more!
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Geranium Diseases: Treating A Sick Geranium Plant
Geraniums are one of the most popular indoor and outdoor flowering plants and are relatively hardy but, like any plant, can be susceptible to a number of diseases. It?s important to be able to identify diseases if and when they do occur. Click this article to learn more.
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Tapioca Plant Harvesting – How To Harvest A Tapioca Plant
Do you like tapioca pudding? Tapioca is a starch extracted from the root of cassava plant. It?s easy to grow and harvesting tapioca roots is quite easy too. So, the questions at hand are - how to harvest a tapioca plant and when to harvest tapioca root? Find out here.
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No Fruit On A Quince Tree – Why Is Quince Fruit Not Forming
There's nothing more frustrating than a fruit tree that's not fruiting. Have you questioned, "Why won't my quince tree fruit? Why is quince fruit not forming?" Well, wonder why no longer. Click here to learn more about why there is no fruit on a quince tree.
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Do Deer Eat Pawpaws – Tips For Keeping Deer Out Of Pawpaw Trees
I have been considering planting and growing pawpaw trees, but I have a bit of trepidation about the whole deer issue. Are pawpaws deer resistant? Is there a way of keeping deer out of pawpaw trees? Let's find out more together in this article.
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Guava Tree Fertilizer: How To Feed A Guava Tree
There is always a bit of a challenge in determining a plant?s fertilizer requirements because variables such as frequency and quantity, for instance, can change over the course of the plant?s lifetime. Such is the case with guava trees. Click this article to learn more.
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Cranberry Companion Plants: What To Grow Near Cranberries
Whenever you decide to plant anything, you should learn about the plants that are companions to it in order to maximize your plants? performance. This is exactly what I did with my cranberry plants. Click here to learn more about plants that grow well with cranberries.
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Potted Lovage Care: How To Grow Lovage In A Pot
When you think about herbs, many instantly come to mind such as rosemary, thyme, and basil. But lovage? All of my other herbs are grown in pots, but can you grow lovage in pots too? Learn more about how to grow lovage in a pot by clicking this article.
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Greek Oregano Info – How To Grow Greek Oregano Plants
One of my favorites in the herb garden is Greek oregano, also known as European or Turkish oregano. So just what is Greek oregano? Click here to learn more about Greek oregano uses, how to grow Greek oregano and other Greek oregano info.
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Rhubarb Seed Growing: Can You Plant Rhubarb From Seeds
So, you've decided to plant some rhubarb and are in a quandary about what method of propagation is best. The question, "Can you plant rhubarb seeds", may have crossed your mind. Before you get too committed, let's make sure it's the right move for you. Learn more here.
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Rhubarb Plant Seeds – How To Collect Rhubarb Seeds For Planting
I let my rhubarb flower. But, hey, I enjoyed a splendid show of flowers and now have a rhubarb seed collection for planting more rhubarb next year! So, if you?re feeling rebellious, click here to learn more about how to collect rhubarb seeds for planting next year.
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What Is An Aztec Lily – How To Care For Aztec Lily Bulbs
We've all been there - adopting many a plant for the garden. The Aztec lily was like that for me, as its unique bright red flowers are simply irresistible. What is an Aztec lily? Learn more and get the scoop on Aztec lily care in this article.
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Will Cast Iron Plants Grow Outside: Learn About Outdoor Cast Iron Planting
Got a brown thumb or not as attentive to your plants as you should be? If so, then the resilient cast iron plant is for you. While it makes a great easy-to-care for houseplant, will cast iron plants grow outside? Click this article to learn more.
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Kentucky Wisteria Plants: Caring For Kentucky Wisteria In Gardens
There are about ten known species of Wisteria, with numerous cultivars associated with each that are native to the eastern United States and eastern Asia. Kentucky wisteria is one. Click this article to learn more about caring for Kentucky wisteria vines in the garden.
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Calibrachoa Winter Care: Can You Overwinter Calibrachoa Million Bells
I love their showy petunia-like flowers and don't want to see the final curtain fall, so I had to ask myself, "Can you overwinter calibrachoa? Is there a way of overwintering million bells and, if so, how?" Find out about calibrachoa winter care in this article.
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Outdoor Philodendron Care – How To Care For Philodendrons In The Garden
While they have a reputation as great easy-to-grow houseplants, can philodendron plants grow outdoors? Why yes, they can! So let?s learn more about how to care for philodendrons outside! Click this article for additional information.
