Theresa Cramer

Connecticut

Freelance Writer and Editor at Freelance

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Articles

Growing A Crabapple Tree? Avoid These Common Mistakes

5 days ago | housedigest.com | Theresa Cramer

Have you ever walked around your neighborhood only to discover a tree so beautiful you felt compelled to look it up? If it had pink and white flowers, chances are good it was a crabapple (Malus sylvestris). This tree is more than just pretty, though. Its fruits are actually edible for humans, and serve as an important food source for many wild animal species. While these trees are not particularly hard to grow, crabapples do have their own set of needs which must be met for the best results.
Growing A Crabapple Tree? Avoid These Common Mistakes

5 days ago | yahoo.com | Theresa Cramer

Have you ever walked around your neighborhood only to discover a tree so beautiful you felt compelled to look it up? If it had pink and white flowers, chances are good it was a crabapple (Malus sylvestris). This tree is more than just pretty, though. Its fruits are actually edible for humans, and serve as an important food source for many wild animal species. While these trees are not particularly hard to grow, crabapples do have their own set of needs which must be met for the best results.
How To Use The Perfect Planter Combo For A Joanna Gaines-Inspired Garden

5 days ago | housedigest.com | Theresa Cramer

As the brilliant woman behind Waco's lifestyle empire, Magnolia, Joanna Gaines knows a design classic when she sees one. And this simple formula that everyone should use when designing a container garden is no exception. Like many that came before her, Gaines advocates using the classic combo of thrillers, fillers, and spillers in containers to get an exciting and vibrant mix of plants that makes a plain planter look like a million bucks.
The Downside To Planting Too Many Zinnias That's Causing More Harm Than Good

6 days ago | housedigest.com | Theresa Cramer

We can't blame you if you want a garden bursting with the vibrant color zinnias (Zinnia elegans) can bring to the landscape. While growing and caring for zinnias is not particularly hard, every plant has needs. And if you try to pack too many zinnias into a small space, you may wind up causing a host of problems that will backfire and result in the complete opposite of the outcome you were hoping for.
The Blooming Shrub That Bring Color To Your Garden Edges And Borders

1 week ago | housedigest.com | Theresa Cramer

Rhododendrons are a familiar sight in gardens across the globe, as evergreens that can bring brilliant blooms to the landscape without much fuss. However, a dwarf variety is bringing something new to gardens. Most of us are used to towering rhododendrons, but 'Bloombux Bush' rhododendron (Rhododendron hirsutum x micrantha 'Bloombux Blush') only grows two to three feet tall and three feet wide.
The Blooming Shrub That Bring Color To Your Garden Edges And Borders

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Theresa Cramer

Rhododendrons are a familiar sight in gardens across the globe, as evergreens that can bring brilliant blooms to the landscape without much fuss. However, a dwarf variety is bringing something new to gardens. Most of us are used to towering rhododendrons, but 'Bloombux Bush' rhododendron (Rhododendron hirsutum x micrantha 'Bloombux Blush') only grows two to three feet tall and three feet wide.
Avoid Planting Lima Beans Near These Plants For Better Growth

1 week ago | housedigest.com | Theresa Cramer

For many plants, alliums (of the herb or flower variety) can be great companions. They can deter pests like aphids and deter voles from eating your bulbs, making them great companion plants for roses. Still, what's good for one plant isn't always what's best for another. For instance, alliums can sometimes hinder root growth, especially in legumes.
The Problem With Growing This Heart-Shaped Flower (& How To Fix It) - House Digest

1 week ago | housedigest.com | Theresa Cramer

Bleeding heart (Dicentra spectabilis) is a harbinger of the summer to come. In late spring, they fill gardens with dramatic curves and delightful heart-shaped flowers. These cool-weather plants don't typically love the heat of the summer, and will start to yellow and die back by mid-summer in warm climates. However, there's a problem with growing bleeding heart: yellowing leaves earlier in the season, which is a sign that you have another problem.
The Problem With Growing This Heart-Shaped Flower (& How To Fix It)

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Theresa Cramer

Bleeding heart (Dicentra spectabilis) is a harbinger of the summer to come. In late spring, they fill gardens with dramatic curves and delightful heart-shaped flowers. These cool-weather plants don't typically love the heat of the summer, and will start to yellow and die back by mid-summer in warm climates. However, there's a problem with growing bleeding heart: yellowing leaves earlier in the season, which is a sign that you have another problem.
The Big Problem That'll Make You Reconsider Growing Peonies From Seeds - House Digest

1 week ago | housedigest.com | Theresa Cramer

If you're searching for new ways to practice being zen, growing peonies (Paeonia lactiflora) from seed might be for you. If, on the other hand, you just want pretty blooms in your garden, you'll want to skip trying to seed this one yourself. It can take four years for peonies to flower when they are planted from seed, so most home gardeners leave that to the professionals and instead head to the nursery when they want a peony to liven up the yard.