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Different Types of Lily Flowers
While many plants are referred to as lilies, only the true lilies belong to the genus Lilium. Genuine lilies have rigid stems, with large, striking, colorful flowers, which can be shaped like a trumpet, bowl or bell.
How Can I Kill Sagebrush?
Distinguished by its spicy, bitter aroma and greenish-gray foliage, sagebrush is a perennial shrub native to deserts and dry rangelands throughout western regions of North America. Sagebrush plants normally reach three or four feet in height, and contain woody trunks with short branches. Although sa
Homemade Garden Seeder
Seeding a garden, especially a large one, can be satisfying work, but also back-breaking. The constant up-and-down stooping over a garden row, or kneeling constantly in the dirt and crawling over and through each row can damage your back and your knees. There are several good garden seeders availabl
Facts About the Birds of Paradise Flower
Birds of paradise, also known as the crane flower, is an exotic tropical flower available for commercial use by florists in bouquets and vase arrangements. These ornamental flowers are ideal as a colorful and eye-catching addition to gardens, landscaping, and pool and patio areas. Birds of paradise
Japanese Maple Recommendations
The Japanese maple -- Acer palmatum -- is a lovely landscape tree that blooms in red to purple flowers during late spring or early summer in most regions. The tree is beloved for its attractive foliage, with dissected and colorful, delicate leaves. The major recommendations for Japanese maples relat
Diseases of Cryptomeria
Cryptomeria japonica is an evergreen tree that grows in zones 5 to 8 in the United States.evergreen tree image by Seneka from Fotolia.comCryptomeria japonica or Japanese cedar is an evergreen tree native to Japan, but grows in zones 5 to 8 in the United States, according to North Carolina...
How to Plant Bareroot Hosta
Hostas ordered from an online nursery often will arrive as bare root plants. Hosta growers typically ship consumers bare root hostas over those in dirt-filled containers because of reduced shipping costs. As a result, backyard hosta enthusiasts can save money buying plants this way as opposed to hos
What Soil Is Best for Sunflower Seeds?
This sheds some light on how sunflowers got their name: The flower always points its blooms or face to the rising sun in the East. Known for their bright orange and yellow colors, sunflowers come in many varieties and three basic sizes: giant, intermediate and miniature.
How to Save a Green Bean Seed
Green beans are commonly grown in home gardens because they don't require much maintenance. Instead of purchasing the seeds for your garden, you can save them from a healthy crop to plant the following year. Harvesting the seeds yourself will save you money, and it will give you the satisfaction of
How to Dry a Statice Flower
A native of Mediterranean areas, the annual statice flower (Limonium sinuatum) loves sunshine, thrives in hot, dry climates and tolerates long periods of drought. Although available in a range of pastel colors, sky blue statice is the most common. The bright, delicate blooms, long, slender stems, an
How to Kill Meat Ants
A native ant species of Australia, meat ants, also known as Mount Ants or Tyrant ants, are a large ant with black bodies and red heads. When the meat ant moves into a territory, it usually pushes out any other ant in the area. Since they eat other insects, an infestation of meat ants can mean a loss
Popular Tomato Varieties
Tomatoes are a favorite summer vegetable.tomato #2 image by Adam Borkowski from Fotolia.comAccording to the University of Illinois Extension, the tomato was once considered poisonous and therefore grown only for ornamental purposes. Today, tomatoes are a much-anticipated summer garden...
How to Grow Monstera Fruit
Monstera deliciosa is a tropical plant in the philodendron family. It makes a striking houseplant if you live in an area of the country that receives frost. For areas that do not receive frost, the monstera may be planted outdoors successfully for fruit production. The plant is a vine that outdoors
Paulownia Tree Definition
Also known as the kiri, princess or empress tree, the paulownia is an attractive flowering tree that grows quickly. It is native to Asia, especially China, Laos and Vietnam, and is cultivated in warmer, moist but not wet climates.
Rainforest Insects & Plants
Rainforests cover only a small area of land along the equator.new zealand rainforest image by Spencer Stoner from Fotolia.comAccording to California Technical (Cal-Tech) University's "Learning About Rain Forests" project, "more than two thirds of the world's plant species are found in the...
Orchids Are Not Blooming With Too Much Fertilizer
A debate surrounds the issue of fertilizing orchids in the horticultural community. Expert sources from institutions such as the University of Florida and Iowa State University offer competing views as to exactly how much fertilizer orchids need to survive. Despite this debate, all experts agree tha
The Uses of Bacteria in a Garden
If it weren't for bacteria, gardening would not be possible. Without the constant processing of organic materials carried on by bacteria, there would be no soil for plants. Bacteria create soil as they consume and transform basic materials, a process that results in the formation of humus. This dark
How to Eliminate the Red Japanese Beetle
Red Japanese beetles are named for their copper color. They are a big problem in summer when they can quickly appear and ravage your flowers. If the problem goes untreated, the beetles can invade your trees where they will be very difficult to treat. They key to eliminating your beetle infestation i
What Does Rose of Sharon Smell Like?
Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus) is a genus of hardy, flowering shrubs or small trees that is part of the Malvaceae family. The flowers, which resemble hollyhocks, are large and colorful but have no pronounced fragrance.