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DIY Water Distillation
Distilled water is produced by evaporating water in one location and allowing the steam to condense in another location where it is collected. This process works well if dealing with impure water, seawater, or other less than desirable forms of water. Done properly, distilled water is free of miner
Metal Containers for Plants
Watering cans are one example of a metal planter.watering can image by Bartlomiej Nowak from Fotolia.comGardeners have fun using ready-made objects to decorate indoor and outdoor spaces. Using metal containers for plants adds a unique decor and makes efficient use of discarded or unwanted...
Stages of the Key Lime Tree
Healthy plant selection is the best start to successful stage growth.lime image by Tolam from Fotolia.comThe fruits of a key lime tree provide delicious and wonderful pleasures. They are the "key" ingredient to classic deserts like key lime pie and summer beverage favorites like limeade....
How to Kill Spider Mites With Floramite
Solving one problem can actually cause other problems. This is the case with spider mites. The spider mites natural predators are lady beetles, pirate bugs , thrips and other predator bugs. When you use insecticides to kill those bugs, it causes a spider mite infestation because there are no predato
How to Care for a Fortnight Lily
The fortnight lily, also called African iris, grows in both blue/purple and yellow/white varieties, with bright lily-like flowers. These evergreen perennials thrive in U.S. Department of Agriculture Growing Zones 8 to 10 and feature spring and summer blooms with long strap-shaped leaves. Plant your
How to Plant Dwarf Nectarine Trees
A nectarine tree is a member of the peach tree family that produces fruit with smooth skin, and a dwarf nectarine tree has an adult height under 6 feet. Horticulturalists typically achieve this result by grafting a scion with the desired fruit characteristics onto a dwarf rootstock. Dwarf nectarine
How to Make Treated Wood Last Longer
Treated lumber is treated with a chemical that makes it resistant to rot and decay. The treatment only offers a resistance, not a cure from rot and decay, so some basic maintenance is required to keep the wood in good condition. Regular maintenance of the wood can extend its life span and maintain i
Tricks for Growing Poppies
Gardeners can choose from hundreds of varieties of poppies.poppy image by Irina Kodentseva from Fotolia.comThe world has more than 400 species of poppies and they grow in a variety of colors, according to website Poppies. An herbaceous plant, poppies usually last a year and die after...
Watermelon Vine Care
Watermelon plants grow quickly during the hot days of summer, sending out long vines over a large swath of garden bed. The vines eventually flower and, after pollination, begin producing fruit. The size of the plants and melons depends on the type of watermelon vine, but all varieties have the same
Information on the Birch Tree of Tennessee
Several species of birch trees grow and thrive in Tennessee. Most of the state's birch tree species grow as native plants found in the wild, but the trees also make great ornamental additions to the garden or landscape.
What Nutrients Do My Watermelons Need So They Won't Rot on the Vine?
Watermelons are a classic summer treat. Growing them in the home garden may seem like a challenge, but with the proper nutrients it is very easy. Watermelons can be grown with or without the use of agricultural chemicals as fertilizer. Testing to see which nutrients you already have in your soil can
Shrubs That Do Well in Wet Soil
It's simple to select shrubs that brighten the landscape in well-drained soil, but the task becomes a bit more challenging when planting in wet soil. Wet roots are often a disaster for the majority of plants, but a number of shrubs do well when their roots remain very moist.
Phalanopsis Root Rot
Phalanopsis orchids, also known as moth orchids, are native to Asia. This plant produces colorful blooms, but it is susceptible to root rot disease, which affects its appearance.
How Far Apart Should Pecan Trees Be Planted?
Pecans are popular in holiday desserts.autumn pecan pie image by Roslen Mack from Fotolia.comFinal SizePecan trees, according to New Mexico State University, reach 150 feet high. Growers should space pecan trees 35 to 50 feet apart.Orchard RequirementsCommercial growers should plant pecan...
Caragana Flowers
Caragana (Caragana arborescens) is a deciduous shrub belonging to the Fabaceae plant family that produces tiny, yellow blossoms that can bloom in abundance, giving a showy appearance. Introduced to North America from the frigid habitats of Siberia and Manchuria, caragana plants are also called Siber
How to Plant Bur Oak Seed
The bur oak tree (Quercus macrocarpa) produces acorns as large as golf balls and leaves as long as 8 inches. Native to the eastern U.S. as well as the eastern plains and south to Texas, the bur oak lives 200 to 400 years. It is an attractive and strong-branch deciduous tree appropriate for large lan
Raphis Palm Tree Care
The Rhapis excelsa is more commonly called the lady palm and is a member of the Arecaceae or Palmae family. As a tropical plant and hardy to USDA hardiness zones 8B through 11, the Raphis palm does well as an indoor houseplant. Twelve species of the lady palm are native to Asia.
How to Grow Birch Trees
Birch trees are very popular in the northeastern United States. They are hardy and come in differently colored varieties, some with distinctive smooth, black and white bark that peels off in ribbons. The trees are temperamental and require a specific soil pH and moisture content. Too much shade can
Plants That Thrive Under a Pine Tree
Keeping plants alive under a pine tree requires careful selection and care.pine-tree image by Maxim Prikhodko from Fotolia.comWith their ever-falling needles and dense shade cover, pine trees present a challenge when you attempt to plant other vegetation beneath them. Most plants are...