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Different Kinds of Willow Trees
Willow treeswillow image by Dragana Stojanovic from Fotolia.comWillow trees (genus Salix) are fast-growing trees that generally grow well in moist soil, tending to thrive along riversides and in places prone to flooding. They are most commonly identified by the canopy-like spread of their...
How to Harvest Rose Seeds
Because many gardeners purchase roses that are already propagated, they may not be aware that roses can grow from seed, just like any other plant. Rose seeds are at the center of a fruit known as rose "hips." The berry-like hips develop if a rose is left in place as it fades. By collecting and proce
Multi-Colored & Variegated Shrubs
Croton bears bright, variegated leaves in a variety of colors.Jupiterimages/Photos.com/Getty ImagesShrubs can create interesting variations in home landscapes. They generally grow to sizes in between those of trees and ground plants, adding depth and interest. Shrubs can serve as privacy...
Perennial Shrub Plant Care
Perennial shrubs provide many benefits, including flowers, fall foliage and, sometimes, edible fruit. They work well as specimens, foundation plantings or privacy hedges. Proper care, especially during the first three years, encourages good establishment and growth, according to Missouri Botanical G
How to Control Leaf Wilt on Tomatoes
Tomato wilt can break out in either spring or late summer depending upon the particular fungus in the soil. Both types can cause a disappointing garden as they destroy the leaves, vines and tomatoes. Persistent, aggressive and easily transportable from a neighbor's garden via wild animals and wind,
What Is the Difference Between Peony Lactiflora & Herbaceous?
Common peonies, also known as Chinese Peonies, are popular perennial garden plants because they reliably flower year after year with little required care. The most common garden peony is the herbaceous peony, which is scientifically known as Paeonia lactiflora.
How to Care for Outdoor Cedar Furniture
Cedar --- eastern white cedar, western red cedar and yellow cedar --- is a popular choice for outdoor furniture because cedar is naturally rot- and insect-resistant. Cedar comes in different shades of reddish hues, but over time all cedars fade to silver-gray, and the grain of the wood, if left unpr
Facts About Apple Trees
Apple trees prosper in areas with warm summers and dry climates. They cannot be grown north of the Arctic Circle. While the fruit-bearing trees are mainly grown in the northern hemisphere, some are now being grown in Australia. The fruit on wild apple trees is protected by thorny branches.
Soil Preparation for Roses in Florida
Roses grow bigger in Florida, provided they are roses proven to survive Florida conditions. Rootstock, the plant that the rose is grafted onto, is of the utmost importance to successful rose growing in Florida. "Fortuniana" is the overall best performing rootstock, with "Dr. Huey" coming in second,
What Is the Easiest Way to Deweed My Garden Beds?
To the unknowing observer, gardening is a peaceful, tranquil pursuit often pleasing to the eye and satisfying to the soul. Experienced gardeners know gardening is often a battle, fraught with frustration and many hours of hard labor. The largest of these battles is often tackling the weeds. They s
Fruit Tree Varieties
Fruit tree varieties include nuts, legumes and berries.over-laden fruit tree image by Alfonso d'Agostino from Fotolia.comFruit trees appear in many parts of the world and vary by locale based on each variety's climate needs. Fruit varieties come in assorted sizes, colors and shapes and...
How to Harvest Balloon Plant Seeds
The balloon flower (Platycodon grandiflorus), or bellflower, is a flowering perennial which produces purple, pink or white flowers that bloom during early and late summer. Before the bloom opens, the flower swells and looks like a balloon. After the flowers fade, they are replaced by small green pod
How to Trim an Unruly Aralia Sieboldii
Aralia sieboldii is a tropical-looking plant with large lobed leaves and bumpy, gnarled stems. It can get 6 to 15 feet tall when grown in an ideal climate. The plant is also known as Japanese Fatsia and thrives in warm to temperate areas with good cold tolerance. Aralia is an evergreen broad-leaf pl
How to Upgrade a 2 Wire House to 3 Wire
The U.S. National Electrical Code has required grounded circuitry in new construction since the early 1960s. If your house still has two-wire circuitry, upgrading to three-wire circuitry is more than prudent. The electrical code requires grounding to prevent electrocution and fires. Since the requir
Ivy Plant Varieties
English ivy is classified as invasive in several states.ivy image by chrisharvey from Fotolia.comThe genus Hedera, commonly referred to as ivy, has over 450 varieties according to the American Ivy Society. English ivy, Hedera helix, is the best known and was used extensively as a ground...
How to Transplant Grape Vines From Cuttings
Creating new grape vines from cuttings is fairly easy. There are two types of cuttings: dormant cuttings are taken in spring, and green cuttings are taken when the plant is in full leaf and fruit at the end of the season. Dormant cuttings, or hardwood cuttings, are easiest to work with and store. Ta
Lotus Vine Fungus
The lotus vine, commonly referred to as Parrot's Beak, is a ground-covering plant that resembles a shrub. The vine needs sun to thrive and blooms in mid- or late summer. A lotus vine with a fungal infection can die before blooming or spread the infection to other vines.
What Flowers Will Come Back Every Year?
Planting flowers is the simplest way to bring color and beauty to your garden. Perennial flowers bloom annually, and are the most cost-effective way to ensure year after year of flowers in your garden.
Signs that a Bromeliad Is Thirsty
Bromeliads are hardy plants that are relatively easy to care for, indoors or out. Unlike most plants, they require very little water and could die from excessive watering. However, there is a fine balance between the plant having just enough water and being dehydrated. Bromeliad enthusiasts watch th