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Dahlia Wilt Disease: How To Treat Spotted Wilt Virus In Dahlias
The spotted wilt virus in dahlias affects more than 200 species of vegetable and ornamental plants worldwide. The disease is spread only by thrips. Learn how to combat the disease and try to save your dahlia plants in this article.
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Dahlia Flower Powdery Mildew: Treating Dahlias With Powdery Mildew
One day your flowers look great, the next morning you notice your dahlias with powdery mildew all over their leaves. It generally doesn't kill the host plant, but the leaves can become distorted, discolored, withered and fall off. Learn how to combat the problem here.
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Iris Mosaic Control: How To Treat Mosaic Disease Of Iris Flowers
The most widespread disease of irises is the mosaic virus, both mild and severe types, mostly affecting bulbous irises. Spread by aphids, the best deterrent is controlling aphids in the yard and the weeds that may harbor them. Learn more about iris mosaic control in this article.
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Amaryllis Has Leaf Scorch – Controlling Red Blotch Of Amaryllis Plants
Depending upon the size of the flower bulb, amaryllis plants are known to produce magnificent clusters of large flowers. Amaryllis red blotch is one of the most common causes of failure of the plant to bloom. Find out what to do about it in this article.
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Planting Forced Daffodils In The Garden: Moving Daffodils After Flowering
Planting forced daffodils in the garden is possible, but there are some special techniques and precautions you should be aware of first. Find out what they are 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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Will Daylilies Grow In Pots: Tips For Growing Daylilies In Containers
Daylilies are beautiful perennial flowers that are very low maintenance and high reward. They earn a rightful place in plenty of flower beds and garden path borders. But what if you want them on your porch or patio? Can you grow daylilies in containers? Click here for more info.
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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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Learn About Iris Leaf Spot
Iris leaf spot is the most common disease affecting iris plants. Controlling this iris leaf disease involves specific cultural management practices that can be found in the following article.
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Propagation Scaling Of Bulbs: What Types Of Bulbs To Use For Scaling?
You can propagate flowers in many ways, including bulbs. One way to propagate bulbs is through scaling of the bulbs. Read this article to learn more about how to multiply bulbs by scaling propagation.
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What Are Prairie Onions: Information On Allium Stellatum Wildflowers
Prairie onions are a member of the Allium family. Wild prairie onions are edible and in the garden add a natural grace. Get some growing and care information for wild prairie onions in this article.
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Planting Caladiums - When To Plant Caladium Bulbs
Last fall, you may have spent some time saving caladium bulbs from your garden and are now left with the question of when to plant caladium bulbs. The tips in this article can help with that.
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Information On Care Of Anemone Plants
Anemone plants have low-clumping foliage and colorful blooms. Oftentimes referred to as windflowers, these carefree plants are commonly found dotting the landscapes of many home gardens. Click here for more.
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Gladiolus Leaf Diseases: What Causes Leaf Spots On Gladiolus Plants
When kept healthy and disease free, gladiolus plants will return year after year. Issues like gladiolus leaf spot, however, may cause decline of your plants. Becoming familiar with the signs of gladiolus leaf diseases is important in preventing spread. Learn more here.
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Pretty Spring Bulbs For Pollinators
What are the best flowering bulbs for pollinators in spring? Click here to find out.
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Calla Buds Not Blooming – Reasons Why Calla Lily Buds Don’t Open
Getting buds to open on callas is not typically difficult, but there may be a few easy-fix problems going on with your plant. Tweaking one or two things should help you get your blooms back. This article will help with that.
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Puschkinia Bulb Planting: When And How To Plant Puschkinia Bulbs
Puschkinia striped squill is a small relative of the hyacinth and is perfect for rock gardens and woodland plantings. It blooms in spring and is an attractive addition to mixed plantings with later-blooming bulbs. Learn more about growing the bulbs in this article.
