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What Plants Do Well in Partial Sunlight & Hot Temperatures?
Just as heat takes its toll on humans, plants also suffer in extreme temperatures. Heat-damaged plants may display scorched foliage tips. Prolonged heat exposure can lead to defoliation or plant death. Although plants growing in shady sites don’t usually experience as much heat damage as those
The Best Time to Prune Plumeria
Plumeria (Plumeria spp.) is a deciduous, flowering tree from the dogbane family and is native to the Caribbean and Central American region. Plumeria trees are short and stocky in growth and are also referred to as frangipani or temple tree. Like all plants, plumeria also benefits from regular prunin
Caladium Cultivation
Caladiums or elephant ears are a small genus of seven species from tropical South and Central America. They are also known by the common name Jesus heart or heart of Jesus. The most frequently cultivated species is Caladium bicolor, of which there are hundreds of different cultivars. Caladiums make
How Often Should I Water Outdoor Potted Plants?
Container gardening enables anyone, no matter the size of their yard or balcony, to have plants, flowers and vegetables in small spaces. Growing potted plants in containers presents different challenges to growing plants in the ground. The soil in containers dries out quickly and needs frequent wate
How to Open a Food Tray
Food trays come in a range of sizes, colors and styles. Some are simply plastic or wooden platforms that allow you to carry several small dishes at once, while others have folding mechanisms that allow them to stand up like a small table. Popular folding food trays include lap trays (often used to s
Flowering Cherry Diseases
Flowering cherries are susceptible to certain diseases and pests.Photos.com/Photos.com/Getty ImagesFlowering cherries, grown for their ornamental quality, are native to China, Korea, Japan and Taiwan. Flowering cherries come in a variety of shapes that include broad, rounded, upright and...
The Growing Conditions for Bergenia
The Bergenia cordifolia grows to a height of 12 to 18 inches. A herbaceous perennial it grows best in U.S. Department of Agriculture zones 3 to 8. During the spring months, it produces pink, white or red flowers.
How to Identify a Shrub With Red Berries
Whether you saw it on a hike, in a magazine or in your neighbor's backyard, using a field guide is the best way to identify a mystery plant. As the name implies, field guides are intended to be used in identifying plant or animal species out in the field. However, as long as you can recall enough in
Citrus Trees Bark Diseases
In the U.S., citrus trees are primarily found in California, Florida and Texas.Jupiterimages/Photos.com/Getty ImagesBark diseases can be bacterial, viral and fungal. If they infect a citrus tree's bark, the tree may not be able to produce fruit and may even die. If you are unsure if your...
How to Grow Topsy Turvy Tomatoes
The Topsy Turvy tomato planter allows you to grow tomato plants upside down. It consists of a large grow bag that hangs from a hook in an eave or porch canopy support. If you have very little room to garden or your available yard space is unsuitable for vegetables, growing in containers is another o
How to Identify Hobo Spiders
Hobo spiders are venomous, although they are not considered deadly in most instances. These spiders do have some unique characteristics that allow them to be identified and thus avoided.
Topsoil Specifications for Agriculture
Topsoil is the most productive layer of soil. It contains 17 essential nutrients. Nutrients such as magnesium, calcium, sulfur, iron, manganese, zinc and copper are necessary for productive agriculture. Topsoil needs oxygen, water and organic matter.
Evergreen Trees for Privacy Fencing
Plant a row of dense, evergreen trees to create living privacy fencing for your property. Evergreen trees with foliage from the ground up offer the best privacy. Select trees based on the average climate in your area and on the amount of sunlight along the fence line.
Japanese Water Gardens in Japanese Culture
Japanese water gardens demonstrate a fair portion of Japanese culture and ideas. These gardens represent ideals of serenity and balance, among other principles prevalent within Japan. This task is accomplished by the careful use of several elements.
Stages of Apple Growth
Knowing the stages of apple growth can help cultivators to prevent problems and provide optimal care.apple image by Pali A from Fotolia.comAs noted by the Ohio State University Extension, "Growing high-quality apples requires considerable knowledge about cultivar selection, planting site,...
How to Care for a New Outside Hydrangea
Large, clumping blooms of pink, blue, purple or white flowers characterize a healthy hydrangea bush. These bushes have the distinctive ability to change the color of their blooms in response to the quality and makeup of the soil. Hydrangeas planted in sunny areas with afternoon shade need little mai
How Fast Does a Lilac Bush Grow?
Known for their distinctive, purple blooms, lilacs grow easily and with little maintenance. Providing the right conditions will ensure that your lilacs grow and bloom at full capacity.
How to Propagate Giant Begonias
A giant begonia, a member of the Begoniaceae family, can add a lot of character and color to your garden. The large perennial tubers produce green foliage and bright flowers. If you wish to multiply the number of giant begonias in your yard without purchasing new seeds or nursery begonias, you can p
Pests & Apricot Trees
Gardeners often select the apricot tree, or Prunus armeniaca, for inclusion in their yards in order to grow their own fruit and enjoy the appearance of the tree's white flowers. Unfortunately, apricot trees often pose challenges due to the threat of pest infestations.
How do I Construct an Evaporator?
The equipment used to remove the water from maple sap to create maple syrup is called an evaporator. Once the maple sap is collected, it must be boiled to remove the water from the syrup and then filtered to create the syrup. To make the purest maple syrup, you will want to boil and filter the syrup