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The Hardiest Vines to Plant
Gardeners searching for the hardiest vines to plant should look for plants that withstand the minimum winter temperatures in their areas. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Plant Hardiness Zone Map divides the United States and Canada into 12 plant hardiness zones, based on their average minimum a
Why Are My Tomatoes Mushy?
Homegrown fresh tomatoes are, for some, one of the best things to come out of summer. Many gardeners watch their tomato plants all summer, waiting for the day when that first tomato can be picked and eaten. But, at times, that first bite can bring disappointment instead of joy when the tomato has a
When to Trim a Cranberry Tree
The cranberry tree (Viburnum opulus) is a native plant of northern Africa, northern Asia and Europe and is also commonly referred to as American cranberrybush, rose elder, red elder and May rose. The plant belongs to the honeysuckle family and is widely used as an ornamental planting for its flat to
Do You Put Lemon Juice or Pineapple Juice to Keep Your Banana Ripe After You Cut It?
Bananas turn brown, and eventually black, once they are peeled, cut and exposed to air due to a process called oxidation. A way to keep the bananas looking ripe -- not spoiled -- is to treat them with acidic fruit juice, such as the juice from a lemon or pineapple.
African Aloe Plants
Aloes grow as rosettes of fleshy leaves, often with toothed margins.Aloe image by tina7si from Fotolia.comMost of the 350 species in the Aloe genus are native to mainland Africa and neighboring areas such as Madagascar and the Arabian Peninsula. The largest species, such as Aloe bainesil,...
Seasonal Changes of Hawthorn Trees
Hawthorns are a perfect garden choice with clusters of white spring flowers, beautiful summer foliage, autumn color and amazing winter berries. Growing in full sun with a love of moist soil, hawthorn species are small shrubs and trees that fit into any landscape. Native to both North America and Eu
How to Amend Clay Soil With Super Phosphates
Super phosphates (also known as acid phosphates) are water soluble fertilizers used to stimulate plant root growth. They are manufactured from finely ground rock phosphates mixed with sulfuric acid. The end product is a mixture of calcium sulphate and dicalcium phosphate. Gardeners, faced with dense
Problems With Flowering Plum Trees
Flowering plum trees produce beautiful coloration, but monitor for certain problems.Jupiterimages/Photos.com/Getty ImagesFlowering plum trees are lush ornamental trees that produce a profusion of white or pink flowers They need plenty sun and, once established, they are easy to care for...
How to Request Pest Control Services
If your home has any type of rodent or insect infestation, you have a pest problem. Before you tear your house apart trying to find and eradicate the issue, it's best to hire the services of a pest control professional. This requires more than just making a simple phone call. You have to know exactl
Insects & Pests of Greenhouse Plants
Many types of plants are grown in commercial greenhouses, and some avid gardeners have small greenhouses in their yards where they grow their favorite plants. However, this warm, humid environment promotes insect and pest development. With an abundance of food sources available, insects and pests in
Plants Used in Hydroponics
Grow your own fresh vegetables, hydroponically.vegetables image by dinostock from Fotolia.comThe term hydroponics refers to the method of using a nutrient-rich solution, instead of soil, to grow plants. Hydroponic systems use various mediums, such as vermiculite, sand and gravel to...
How to Water Drosera Capensis
Drosera capensis is a carnivorous plant that is often found in boggy and marshy areas in the Cape region of South Africa. It is grown in the United States as a house plant and has the common name of Cape sundew. Sundews are perennial, with slender, 2-inch-long leaves that have sticky hairs along the
Organic Repellents for Grasshoppers
The grasshopper, one of the most damaging insects known to gardeners and farmers, is also one of the most difficult pests to control. They are very mobile and their population numbers vary wildly from year at year. When choosing your grasshopper control strategy, don't cut off your nose...
How to Plant an Arborvitae
Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis) has long been a favorite of American gardeners and landscapers. Depending on the variety, arborvitae can grow as tall as 40 to 50 feet with a pyramidal shape, or may be much smaller with a rounded shape. The color may be various shades of green, including yellow-green
Can You Chew Purple Sticky Salvia?
Purple Sticky Salvia is the name often given to salvia divinorum because of the sticky purple hairs on the flowers. Salvia is, potentially, a mind-altering herb used by shamans and sometimes grown in gardens and with ornamental plants.
Lavender Plants & Products
Native to the mountains of the Mediterranean, lavender plants grow well in sunny, rocky landscapes and flourish in Europe -- especially France -- Australia and the United States. The short, dense shrub produces deep purple flowers, which are arranged in spiraling spikes above the moss-colored leaves
How Do I Remove and Prevent Moss From a Roof?
Moss are primitive, non-vascular plants that thrive in damp, shady environments, including on roof tops. Moss build-up is unsightly and can cause long term roof damage. Organic matter that is allowed to accumulate on roof surfaces slowly decompose, forming an ideal area for moss spores to land and
Dissectum Japanese Maple Varieties
Japanese maple trees belong to the species Acer palmatum, and Dissectum is one of the many cultivated varieties. Dissectum Japanese maples are further divided into several different varieties, which offer various features and characteristics for your landscape.
What Plants Flower in the Summer?
Even during the hot summer months, there are plants that will flower. Plants during the summer need to be monitored to make sure their soil is still moist. Water 1 inch a week when rainfall is not present or more often if you notice your summer flowers wilting.