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How to Grow an Aguacate Tree
Aguacate, or avocado, trees are widely grown as an edible crop and ornamental plant for their large, leathery leaves. Most gardeners grow aguacate trees at home using the large pit or seed inside of a ripe fruit, which is among the simplest and most effective means of growing a new tree. After enjoy
Non-Poisonous Flowers & Plants for Cats
Gardeners that share their space with cats need to make careful choices when it comes to plant selection. A large number of plants will have adverse effects on the health of cats and may be toxic if ingested. Depending on the plant, leaves, stems, petals and other parts may be harmful and may cause
How to Care for New Rose Bushes
Fully consider the needs of new roses before you buy them, to provide the best possible care. Different general types of roses have greatly varied needs. Most rose lovers still choose hybrid tea roses--long-stemmed beauties perfect in vases--and these are the widely available in nurseries and home-a
Flowers That Are Green
Plants with green flowers are as rare as plants with green foliage are common. Soft-green flowers blend with blue-, purple- or white-flowered plants. Those tending toward yellow-green add contrast to gardens with red-violet, bright pink or orange blooms. Scatter a few of these performers through you
How to Transplant Bromeliad
Bromeliads are known for their vibrant, waxy foliage and exotic flowers. They are epiphytes or plants that grow upon another plant non-parasitically. Bromeliads tend to grow on the rough bark of tropical trees, but they are also at home in pots and gardens. This tropical plant, native to South and C
Perennials for Zone 5A
When choosing plants for a landscape, gardeners must consider sunlight, moisture and soil type. While each of these characteristics is particular to individual gardens and even to different sites within the same garden, temperature is easier to determine. The United States Department of Agriculture
Tiny Blue Spring Flowers
Forget-me-nots bloom in spring.blue flowers image by Sean MacLeay from Fotolia.comSpring is heralded by the first snowdrops and crocus popping up through the soil -- and sometimes even a late snow. As spring progresses and the weather warms up, more choices of flowers for the landscape...
How to Care for a Diseased Australian Tree Fern
Tree ferns are found in Australia and New Zealand, and there are some hardy species grown in the rain forests of the Pacific Northwest. The Australian tree fern is a semi-tropical tree which can get to 30 feet in habitat. It has fine hairs on the fronds which can get in your skin and eyes causing ir
Easy to Build Grow Boxes
Grow boxes are popular with urban gardeners who want to grow vegetables in apartments or homes with yards too small for a garden. Some grow boxes are located on rooftops. Others can be a cabinet or closet placed inside---also good for growing vegetables out of season or in climates with short growin
What Is the Color Fuchsia?
The color fuchsia is a purplish-red that can run from light pinkish-mauve to a brilliant reddish-blue. On the standard HEX color chart, the color chart used for specifying colors on the Web, shades of fuchsia run from roughly #FF00FF to #660033. (Each color on the HEX chart has a six-character code
How to Keep Ants Out of Vegetable Pots or Flower Pots
Ants are attracted to the sweet smell of your flowers and vegetables. Their invasion into your flower and vegetables pots is often a nuisance. There are a number of ways to get rid of the ants without pouring dangerous chemicals into your pots, especially your vegetable pots. Ants are repelled by co
How to Divide Hardy Water Lilies
With minimum care, hardy water lilies will multiply, paying you dividends beyond their beauty and fragrance in your pond. Every few years, hardy water lily roots will reach a point where they can be divided, producing an entirely new crop of water lilies. If you divide your water lilies in the sprin
Flowers That Can Be Planted in a Sunny Bed
Plants in the chrysanthemum family come in many colors.flowers image by Blu-Mu from Fotolia.comAnnuals and perennials in combination make the best choice for sunny flowerbeds in most areas of the United States. Match the flowers you choose with the temperature, light, water and soil,...
The Best Time to Fertilize Fruit Trees
Fruit trees in the home garden require pruning, training and fertilizing. Fertilizer is a catalyst for fruit trees to grow a lush canopy of leaves, but adding it at the wrong time can reduce fruit yield.
How to Grow Pepperoncini
The pepperoncini is a type of pepper that is also known as Tuscan pepper, sweet Italian pepper and golden Greek pepper. These mild peppers are frequently served with pizza and offer a tangy flavor. They are grown in much the same way that other peppers are grown. After growth, these peppers are usua
American Elm Tree Facts
The American Elm Tree (Ulmus americana) is a vase-shaped, fast-growing deciduous tree that is native to the eastern portion of North America. This perennial tree grows well in humid wetlands. The tree is also a symbol of endurance as it was nearly wiped out by an imported elm disease in the early 19
Natural Spray for Powdery Mildew on Roses
Powdery mildew attacks roses by producing a white or gray substance that infects leaves, stems and flowers. Gardeners can minimize its effects by choosing disease-resistant rose varieties and giving them plenty of space for good air circulation.
How to Grow Potted Tomatoes in Michigan
Growing container tomatoes in Michigan starts after the last frost of the season. Many varieties of tomato plants will do well growing outdoors in a container. The growing season for tomatoes in Michigan is from late May to mid September. Therefore, short season varieties such as Fantastic, Early Gi
How to Propagate Begonia Seeds
Begonias can add a splash of bright colors to your outdoor landscape or potted container garden. They're also relatively easy to care for. Instead of buying mature begonias, you can germinate seeds. To get plants ready to bloom by summer, sow the seeds in December or January.