Latest articles by Susan Patterson
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Corn Root Borer: Tips For Controlling Corn Borers In The Garden
The European corn borer insect is one of the most damaging corn pests known in the United States and Canada, causing over $1 billion dollars of damage to corn crops annually. For information on its control, read here.
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Colonial Garden Plants: Tips For Growing And Designing Colonial Period Gardens
Looking for a garden that's practical and beautiful? Consider growing a colonial kitchen garden. Learn how to create a colonial garden here.
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Seed Pods Are Soggy - Why Are My Seed Pods Mushy
When collecting seeds from the plants, you may find that the seed pods are soggy. Why is this and are the seeds still ok to use? Learn more about whether drying out wet seeds is possible in this article.
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Types Of Specialty Plants: What Are Specialty Herbs And Vegetables
Specialty herbs and vegetables are ones that are hard to find, difficult to grow, don't grow well in your area, grow out of season, or are prized by gourmet cooks. Learn more in this article.
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Root Stimulating Hormone: How To Use Rooting Hormones For Plant Cuttings
Popular ways to make new plants are from root cuttings, stem cutting, and leaf cuttings - oftentimes using a rooting hormone. So what is a rooting hormone? Read here to find out this answer and more.
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Cedar Tree Care: Tips For How To Grow Cedar Trees
Attractive and normally trouble-free, cedar trees can be great additions to the landscape. To learn more about cedar tree care or how to grow cedar trees, you may find the following information helpful.
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Deformed Beets: Reasons Why Beets Are Too Small Or Deformed
Beets are a favorite garden vegetable of gardeners in the United States. But what happens when you have deformed beets or your beets are too small. Learn more about these common issues with beet roots here.
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Growing Cutting Gardens - How To Create A Cutting Flower Garden
Growing cutting gardens is a worthwhile experience for anyone wanting beautiful flowers to adorn their home. There is no one-size fit all plan to growing a cutting garden, but you can get tips here.
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Using Clock Garden Plants: How To Make a Clock Garden
Looking for a fun way to teach your kids how to tell time? Then why not plant a clock garden design. Continue reading this article to learn how to make a clock garden with your children. Click here to get started.
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Cold Hardy Palms: Cold Hardy Tropical Trees For The Landscape
Just looking at a tropical tree makes most people feel warm and relaxed. However, you don't have to wait for your vacation south to admire a tropical tree, even if you live in a northerly climate. Learn more here.
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Growing Lettuce Indoors: Information On Caring For Indoor Lettuce
Perhaps you don?t have adequate garden space; but, with the right tools, you can have fresh lettuce all year. It is extremely easy to get started growing lettuce indoors, and the tips in this article can help.
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What Is Epazote: Growing Information And Tips For Epazote Uses
If you?re looking for something different to add some zip to your Mexican dishes, then epazote may be just what you need. Read this article to learn more about epazote uses for your herb garden.
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Table Garden Design: How To Build Table Garden Boxes
When gardening becomes difficult, either through growing older or due to a disability, it may be time for a table garden design in the landscape. This article can help with that. Click here to learn more.
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Corkscrew Mulberries: Care Of Contorted Mulberry Trees
Originating in Japan, contorted mulberry trees (Morus alba) thrive in zones 5 through 9. This tree is also known as a contorted "Unryu" mulberry and you can learn more about it in this article.
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Controlling Lespedeza: Tips For Getting Rid Of Lespedeza Clover
No one likes to combat weeds in their grass, and common lespedeza is a persistent weed that competes with your grass for nutrients late in the summer. Find out about its control in this article.
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Flowering Dogwood Problems: Why Is My Dogwood Dripping Water Or Sap
Flowering dogwood trees are a beautiful addition but it is, unfortunately, susceptible to problems. A common sign that your tree may be in trouble is when you notice tree leaves dripping. Click here for more.
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Ironweed Varieties For Gardens - How To Grow Vernonia Ironweed Flowers
If drawing hummingbirds and butterflies to your garden is something that you wish to do, you must plant an ironweed plant. Read this article to learn more about growing ironweed flowers.
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Dense Shade In Gardens: Exactly What Is Full Shade
Contrary to what many people think, there are numerous plants that thrive in full shade. But exactly what is full shade and how do you gauge full shade density? Read here to find out more.
