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Installation of Astro Turf
Installing artificial grass or Astro Turf onto your lawn eliminates the need to maintain and trim your grass and gives your lawn an evergreen appearance all year-round. Putting Astro Turf on your lawn is a wise idea if you plan on using it for sports or if you have pesky animals who like to tear up
Plants for East Texas
Many varieties of maples trees grow in East Texas.maple image by Alexey Klementiev from Fotolia.comSpread over an area of 268,581 square miles, Texas is the second largest state of the United States. According to the Handbook of Texas, the state has nine major natural regions, east Texas...
How to Use Organic Pesticides When Harvesting Meyer Lemons
Meyer lemons are a special variety of fruit that are sweeter than most other types of lemons. They grow nicely in temperate climate zones where winter temperatures rarely fall below 32 degrees F. Like other citrus trees, the Meyer lemon can become the victim of insect attack. Snails, slugs, aphids,
Online Flower Bed Landscaping Ideas
Flower beds create patterns of color in the yard.flower bed image by adisa from Fotolia.comA flower bed adds a touch of color and fragance to any part of the yard. With the right planning, flower-bed installation can cost very little. Estimate the cost of the flower bed by figuring in...
What Are the Parts of a Cedar Tree?
Each year the trunk of a cedar tree gains two rings: one in the fall and another in the spring.evergreen branches image by Jackie DeBusk from Fotolia.comA cedar tree is an evergreen that is innate to the United States. It's an aromatic tree that gives off a spicy scent that smells of nuts...
Vanda Orchid Care
Native of tropical Asia, Vanda orchids grow well in warm climates, in a light-shade location. In cold climates, they can summer outside but need to be brought inside during the winter. Vandas fit into the monopodial category of orchids, where growth comes from the plant crown. The leaves grow from t
The Best Time to Plant a Fig Tree in Massachusetts
Fig trees are medium-sized deciduous trees notable for their twisting branches and broad spread. They are originally native to western Asia, but are grown in many locations around the world. Figs prefer a warm climate, but can be grown in colder regions such as Massachusetts with the proper protecti
How to Grow Sweeter Strawberries
Picking the right strawberry to grow helps determine its sweetness. Wild strawberry (Fragaria vesca) varieties produce smaller berries, but with a much sweeter taste than the larger hybrid varieties, such as Fragaria X ananassa. Look for cultivated wild plants called alpines or frais des bois, on nu
How to Prune Walnut Trees in Late Summer
Walnut, known botanically as Juglans, is a genus of large flowering and fruiting trees. Some species are grown specifically for timber wood, others for their fruit containing edible nuts and other simply as majestic ornamental shade trees in the landscape. Walnut trees grow very large, reaching upwa
How to Trim Shrubs With Pink Flowers
Shrubs with pink flowers, such as Spirea, Daphne and the Cistena Plum, add attractive color to your landscape during the spring and early summer. The Indiancurrant Coralberry and Cranberry Cotoneaster have pink flowers as well. Pruning this type of flowering shrub is not an arduous task, but the rig
What Causes Brown Lines on Cucumbers?
Cucumbers are just as susceptible to disease as other living organisms. When brown lines appear on the fruit of a cucumber plant it could be the first sign of disease, but they may also be harmless. Brown lines from store-bought cucumbers could mean it's time to throw them out or it may be a healthy
How to Transplant Mistletoe
Mistletoe is best known as a Christmas decoration under which couples kiss, as well as a common addition to wreaths and garlands. Because the semiparasitic shrub grows on tree branches "close to the heavens" and never touches the ground, pagans believe it is a pure, holy plant. For better or for wor
What Flowers Are Used in Zone 9?
Zone nine is primarily a southern zone that includes most of Florida, southern Texas, and much of California. Though often low on rainfall, Zone 9 has abundant sunshine and a very small percentage of days with a true hard freeze. A large number of plants thrive in this zone, with the exception of th
How to Graft Jujube Trees
Jujube trees, which produce a fruit much like a date called a "drupe," thrive best in warmer climates yet have been known to fruit in temperate to cool climates like the Pacific Northwest. The plant originated in China and has moved into North Africa, Russia, the Middle East, Southern Europe and the
How to Save Stevia Plants
Stevia plants are native to South America, particularly the country of Paraguay. They have the additional names of sweet leaf, sugar leaf or Stevia rebaudiana. This tender perennial is a member of the daisy family. The zero calorie sweetener made from its leaves is 200 to 600 times sweeter than suga
Flowering Trees or Shrubs
Camellia shrubs produce flowers in fall and winter, when other shrubs are not blooming.camellia image by Christopher Hall from Fotolia.comHaving a yard filled only with evergreen shrubs or trees can create a boring landscape and lessen your home's appeal. Adding some flowering trees or...
Fragrant Ginger Plants
Ginger, Zingiber officinale, is a tropical plant native to Asia. It grows best in warm temperatures in rich soil in partial to full shade. Ginger is a tall, herbaceous perennial with long, lance-shaped leaves, small yellow flowers and thick rhizomes for roots. Its roots are used to make a spice that
Hot Pink Tropical Flowers
The hot pink hibiscus originated in the Pacific Islands.hibiscus image by Christophe Fouquin from Fotolia.comFlourishing in warm climates, tropical flowers are often brightly colored, and many varieties are hot pink. Hot pink flowers can be used in a variety of ways, from spotlighting an...
How to Pollinate a Fig Tree
Figs are one of the oldest trees on the planet, offering luscious, nutty fruit with high mineral content and healthy fiber. If you live in a warm, dry climate, you can cultivate fig trees in your sunny backyard without much effort. Fig trees require little fertilizer and minimal pruning. All fig tre
How to Winterize Sweet Potato Vines
Sweet potatoes are fun and easy to grow as a root crop in your personal garden, or as a decorative vine. The vegetables are highly versatile, and can be harvested and eaten at any stage of their growth. The foliage is a beautiful green color as well. As summer plants, however, sweet potatoes go dorm