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Bud Rot on Yucca
Yucca plants are drought-tolerant evergreens characterized by upward growing spiked leaves. These leaves have earned some cultivar names such as Spanish Dagger and Spanish Bayonet. While other cultivars exhibit smooth leaves, all varieties produce large stalks that rise above the leaf clusters. When
How to Process Lavender
Lavender is a flowering plant with a soothing scent that has a variety of uses, from cooking to decorative arts and even in herbal medicine. A few simple procedures are all you need to process a blooming lavender plant. By choosing the correct time to harvest the flowers, drying them properly, and t
Eupatorium Purpureum Pests
Eupatorium purpureum is better known as Joe Pye weed. It is a monster of a plant that can grow up to 6 feet tall. Eupatorium is a perennial that dies back in fall and will grow to full height in no time. The plant is hardy in U.S. Department of Agriculture zones 4 through 8 and produces blooms at th
Why Are the Peaches Falling Off My Peach Tree?
Peach trees belong to the same genus as cherry, almond, and plum trees, Rosaceae prunus. According to Roger Phillips, all members of the genus are insect-pollinated, stone fruit trees. Though often culturally associated in the United States, with the American South, the Georgia peach, the peach tree
How Many Types of Delicious Apple Are There?
A Golden and a Red Delicious apple.red and golden delicious apples image by tim elliott from Fotolia.comDelicious is a particular variety of apple, a name coined by James Hart Stark. Stark started Stark Bro's nursery in Missouri in 1816, bringing trees from his family orchard in Kentucky....
How to Grow Creeping Sedum
Creeping sedum, also known as stonecrop, is a flowering ground cover plant that can thrive in a variety of growing conditions. With succulent green foliage and pink or red star-shaped blossoms, creeping sedum can add a touch of color to your rock garden or flowerbed. Creeping sedum's willingness to
Corn Rootworm Insecticide
Corn rootworms are species of leaf beetles that are native to North America. The western corn rootworm (WCR) and the northern corn rootworm (NCR) feed primarily on corn. The southern corn rootworm (SCR) feeds on peanuts.
Aphids on Manitoba Maple Trees
Aphids are tiny, soft-bodied insects that vigorously suck plant juices from a multitude of garden plants and fruit and shade trees. While there are many different types of aphids that attack specific plants, boxelder aphids (periphyllus negundinis) is the only species that attacks Manitoba maple (ac
How to Prune a Bird of Paradise
The bird of paradise is an exotic houseplant that is a native of South Africa. Known for its vibrantly beautifully, spiky flowers, is also poisonous if it is ingested. One of the most important parts of caring for this plant is pruning to ensure that it thrives in its environment and yields its we
How to Tie Wild Sage
Wild sage is a perennial plant that is cultivated in home gardens in addition to growing wild across North America and Europe. The stems are woody and the leaves are very aromatic. When it's time to harvest your sage, you may want to dry it for either culinary, aromatic or spiritual purposes. In add
Greenhouse Production of Rhubarb
Rhubarb is a great candidate for greenhouse production. By forcing rhubarb outdoors and then transferring it to a greenhouse, the plant's growing season is extended. Typically, greenhouse-grown rhubarb is ready for consumption in February and March, months before the outdoor-cultivated variety.
Do All Mulberry Trees Bear Fruit?
The fruit of mulberry trees is edible, but it is highly perishable and doesn't ship well. Fruitless mulberry trees (Morus alba) require fewer maintenance tasks and don't leave a mess.
How to Prune Lemon Trees in South Central Texas
Lemon trees need little to no pruning throughout their lifetime in south central Texas. What pruning is needed usually stems from disease or size restriction. The hot tropical climate in Texas lends itself to a near-perfect environment for the sun-loving lemon tree, which allows for a variety of spe
Information on the Weeping Rose Tree
Few plants are quite as elegant as the weeping rose tree, with its delicate blooms and its drooping branches. Ideal for formal gardens, but also able to fit into more casual settings, weeping rose trees make beautiful focal points or pathway accents. Typically grown in pots, weeping rose trees are a
DIY: Miniature Glass House
Creating miniature glass houses dates back to the 19th century, when they were considered as a hobby for the elite and wealthy. Fortunately, that is no longer the case. Anyone can create a miniature glass house. There are three traditional, or standard, styles for miniature houses: Wardian, terrari
Why Are My Geranium Leaves Turning Red?
The plants commonly known by gardeners as geraniums are in fact pelargoniums. There are thousands of varieties grown for their attractive, colorful flowers or aromatic foliage. There are both annual and perennial types and varieties that creep along the ground or are erect bushes. Pelargoniums grow
Small Garden Irrigation Ideas
Use a sprinkler to irrigate a small garden.Crop sprinkler image by Jim Mills from Fotolia.comSmall gardens are easily irrigated, with either an installed or a moveable system of applying water to the plants. Gardeners with very small gardens may need to use only a hand watering can or...
Types of Soil Media for Turfing
The soil below your lawn can greatly determine its health.Jupiterimages/Photos.com/Getty ImagesYou may grow any one of many grass species as turf, such as Kentucky bluegrass or perennial ryegrass. Nongrasses include sedges and rushes, which are not true grass species, evidenced by their...
Do Aloe Vera Plants Bloom?
Yes, aloe vera plants can bloom. It is more likely for the plant to produce flowers if it is older and grown outdoors. Flowers may range from orange to coral in color. There are more than 250 different species of the aloe vera plant.
Are Garden Snails Escargot?
The French refer to two types of snails as escargot. The large white snails (Helix pomatia) are called gros blanc, while the smaller gray or brown snail (Helix aspersa) is called petit gris. Most of garden snails in North America are of the latter type. Any land snail is a potential meal.