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The Most Exotic Indoor Tropical Plants
Add some unfamiliar plant shapes, blossoms and color to your home with exotic tropical plants. Finding the rarest plants gives any room an attractive accent or focal piece. Some also offer pleasing fragrance and fresh fruit. Though it may take some effort to find these varieties, and a...
Strawberry Farming Techniques
There are several effective techniques that farmers use to plant and cultivate strawberries including soil preparation, irrigation, and field upkeep. Strawberries are grown in many temperate weather coastal areas, but California has more acres of strawberry farms than any other location in the world
Characteristics of Ocean Ecosystems
Ocean ecosystems are comprised of a variety of unique life forms.ocean image by Yulia Volodina from Fotolia.comThe ocean's ecosystem is unique among aquatic ecosystems because the amount of salt water required to maintain and balance the landscape is greater than the amount of fresh water...
Window Box Ideas for Winter
Window boxes burst with color in the spring, summer and fall, but when winter arrives most people are at a loss over what to do with them, so they're often left empty or adorned simply with branches from the Christmas tree. But your winter window box can be dramatic and eye-catching no matter what c
Red Fungus on Trees
New necteria canker growth is reddish-orange, while older parts turn black.Jupiterimages/Photos.com/Getty ImagesThe red fungus you see on your trees is none other than necteria genus--an opportunistic strain of infection-causing fungus, which can quickly wither healthy trees. According to...
How to Keep Animals From Fruit Trees
Fruit trees can be a beautiful addition to your property. They are fragrant and colorful and often have very attractive blossoms. However, there may be times when unwelcome animals invade your fruit trees. There are plenty of ways to keep animals from your fruit trees without doing harm to the envir
How do I Care for Knock Out Roses in the Winter?
The Knock Out rose is cold-hardy to USDA zone 5 but does best when provided with protection during winter. One of the most overlooked steps in preparing roses for cold weather is encouraging them to become dormant. If the rose is struggling to grow when the temperature plummets, it will increase th
How to Care for a Bellium Daisy
Bellium daisies are a variety of miniature matting daisies that are commonly used as ground cover. The plant reaches only 2 inches high and has a spread of up to 15 inches. It is shade tolerant and makes an excellent filler for the space between paving stones. Use the plant as a border edging, under
Possible Effects of Soil Types on Different Kinds of Plants
This soil's relatively dry, sandy composition is apparent.Jupiterimages/Photos.com/Getty ImagesDry sand, sticky clay and spongy loam are all different kinds of soil. They can all support plant life, providing a physical anchor and a means of delivering water and nutrients. Whether a...
Why a Butterfly Bush Is Turning Yellow
Butterfly bushes generally are fairly hardy plants and relatively easy to care for. There are occasions, however, that the plant might experience some kind of trauma related to age, the environment or intrusion of pests. Any of these could be the case when you have a butterfly bush that is turning y
Name the Parts of the Tiger Lilly
This fiery orange bloom comes speckled with dark spots on the petals.Tiger Lily image by mhiser from Fotolia.com"The panthers of the meadow--tiger lilies," a quote from writer Titus Munson Coan, offers a description as colorful as the flower. Tiger lilies sport large, fiery orange blooms...
Orlando Water Gardens
Sunny and warm Orlando, Florida, is an ideal location for a water garden. The temperature is suitable for fish and plants throughout the year, and the water gardens in nearby theme parks and resorts offer excellent inspiration.
List of Shrub Bushes
Pruned shrubs add whimsy to a garden.spiral bush in rose garden image by Stephen Orsillo from Fotolia.comThe framework of any landscape, shrubs and bushes anchor a yard. Smaller plants become visually lost without the backdrop of well-chosen shrubs, and the yard appears unfinished. Bushes...
Can You Grow a Peach Tree in Minnesota?
Stone fruits, or fruits with hard pits like cherries, peaches and nectarines, all have difficulty growing in Minnesota. However, if you are intent on growing a peach tree in Minnesota, it is possible, just very difficult, according to the University of Minnesota.
When to Plant Raspberries
Raspberries are full of fiber and also contain vitamin A, vitamin C and antioxidants. They come in a range of colors from the common red to purple, black and yellow. Growing raspberries is relatively easy, but they must be planted at the right time. They can also quickly take over your garden if the
How to Prevent Farm Pond Algae
While algae may be nothing more than an inconvenience for the owner of a decorative or backyard pond, it should be of far greater concern to farmers. Farm ponds are often used as a water source by animals. Because farm soil is rich in nutrients, farm ponds are more susceptible to blue-green algae. T
What Happens to Trees in Winter?
Stems and woody tissues of trees are equipped to endure harsh winter temperatures, however fragile leaf tissues freeze and wither in the winter if the plant is not hardy enough.
How to Plant Artichoke Garlic
Garlic (Allium sativum) is either hardneck or softneck. Softneck garlic (Allium sativum sativum) is the common garlic you find at the supermarket, and artichoke is one type. This garlic produces bulbs with 12 to 20 outer cloves surrounding smaller ones that develop in the center of the bulb. Among t
How to Identify Native Illinois Plants
Illinois is home to 65 native plant species, according to the United States Department of Agriculture. Trying to identify native plant species next to their foreign counterparts can be difficult because there is such a wide variety of plant species in the state. Plants native to Illinois display cer
How to Buy a Dwarf Iris in July
Iris plants are a towering, commanding breed that can add a splash of color to any garden or pond. They come in many different breeds, colors and sizes, but always require specific care. "Dwarf iris" is a label that adheres to smaller breeds, with shorter stems (4 to 6 inches) that support large iri