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Information on Local Greenhouse Spider Plants
Spider plants are one of the most common plants grown in local greenhouses to sell for household use. They are very easy to grow, and readily adapt to the wide variety of growing conditions found in an average home. Spider plants are disease resistant and do not tend to have problems with common hou
Early Spring Flowering Shrubs
Native bees appreciate the nectar from early spring flowering shrubs.Bees image by Lochinvar Sturdy from Fotolia.comEarly spring is a time when not much is in bloom in the garden. Shrubs that flower early in the season brighten up what is often a bleak time in the garden. Many early...
Types of Juniper Ground Cover
Junipers comprise a wide variety of evergreen plants ranging from low-growing shrubs to trees. They are part of the Cupressaceae family that have needle-shaped leaves. Many junipers are fragrant and make good plants to provide visual and aromatic interest in gardens throughout the year. Low-growing
Native Plants & Flowers of Alabama
The list of native Alabama plants is long. The diversity of natural habitats is also large in this Gulf Coast state: in addition to the southern beaches, mountains in the north support many native plants, some of which are endangered.
How to Care for Dusty Miller Flowers
Grown primarily for their silver-gray foliage, dusty miller (Senecio cineraria) produces yellow or yellow-green flowers. Although small and insignificant looking, they have prominent, flat disks and tiny ray petals similar to daisies, and are borne in groups called corymbs atop prominent stems. Dust
Make Wine With Valiant Grapes
Valiant grapes are a fairly new variety of grape. They are a cross between Fredonia and a wild grape, Vitus riparia. The grapes are bright blue but produce a red wine. They are considered cold hardy and even grow in northern Canada. The grapes have low acid levels and high sugars. For wine making th
What Are Navel Oranges?
Some consider navel oranges to be the perfect fruit. The softball-size citrus is widely available, easy to eat and store, and when ripe has an almost candy-like sweetness. Navel oranges are even credited with propelling the budding fruit industry in California, the No. 1 grower of fresh eating orang
My Rabbit's Foot Fern Will Not Grow Leaves
Rabbit's foot ferns often are grown inside because of their adaptability and appearance. However, when a rabbit's foot fern fails to produce leaves, there is a problem. The rabbit's foot fern needs a gardener's care whether the issue is pests or environmental.
How to Grow Lilac Shrubs
Hybrids and cultivars of lilac shrubs are available in compact sizes, with improved disease resistance and cold hardiness, and in repeat-blooming forms that extend the season of interest. You can find lilacs in a wide range of colors, including white, pink, purple, buttery-yellow, bicolors and the t
Fatal Linden Tree Diseases
Linden trees can be destroyed by certain diseasesflowers of a linden image by Ludmila Galchenkova from Fotolia.comLinden trees are a group of about 20 tree species. Linden trees are cold- and drought-resistant trees that grow well in many areas, and can to be as many as 90 feet in height....
Broadleaf Grass Weed Control
The weeds found in grass are either broadleaf or grassy weeds. Effective broadleaf weed control includes both herbicides and proper care and maintenance of the lawn. By combining these approaches, broadleaf weeds fail to establish themselves in the landscape.
Vinegar for My Weeds
Whether you are cultivating a lawn, growing a garden or trying to maintain a walkway or driveway, weeds are a persistent problem. Pulling weeds is perhaps the most environmentally neutral way of getting rid of them, but often there are just too many to make that strategy practical. Chemical weed-kil
How to Cut Shasta Daisies
Shasta daisies fill a sunny growing area with perennial blossoms. These sun-loving daisies bloom energetically during midsummer, adding old-fashioned charm to a flower garden. Shasta daisies are not demanding, growing easily in almost any soil. As the flowers blossom and start to fade, cut Shasta da
How to Grow Pink Banana Squash
Pink banana squashes are a variety of winter squash characterized by their large, long shape and distinct pink blush on the rind. Banana squashes are large ground-growing vines, so ample garden space is required, especially if you want more than one plant. If planted in the spring, pink banana squas
Types of Lilac Bushes
Lilacs are a type of flower. Lilacs originated in the Balkans and Eastern Europe, though there are also a number of Asian varieties of the plant. Most lilacs bloom in the spring, with a few summer varieties.
How to Add Height to a Bed
If you have a bed that is too close to the floor, you do not need to purchase a new bed frame that places the mattress higher up. Instead, you can simply increase the height of your current frame. Raising the height of your current bed frame is as task you can do on your own, as long as you can safe
What Are the Tiny & Wiry Red Worms in the Pond?
Despite their appearance, the tiny red worms in your pond aren't actually worms: they're midge larvae. Better known as bloodworms, these small creatures are juveniles that will develop into adult midges. Although they are harmless, they can sometimes be a nuisance.
How Do Preserved Tree Rings Indicate Changes in Climate?
If you have ever cut down a tree or looked closely at a tree stump, you have likely noticed the pattern of concentric rings in the trunk. Some of the rings were probably quite narrow, almost too small to see with the naked eye, while others were much wider. Each of these rings represents annual grow
How to Plant a Ponderosa Lemon Tree
Ponderosa lemon trees are not true lemon trees, but produce fruit similar to lemons. The ponderosa lemon tree is a small, thorny tree which produces very large fruit and is much more sensitive to the cold than true lemon trees. Ponderosa lemon trees are purchased from the nursery rather than started
How to Grow Ornithogalum Saundersiae
Ornithogalum saundersiae is the botanical name for a bulbous perennial commonly called giant chincherinchee. It grows up to 3½ feet tall and produces rounded white-bloom clusters from summer until autumn. The blooms are suspended on slender stalks and make long-lasting additions to cut flower