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What Size Pot Do You Plant One Cannas in?
The canna lily is a large, flowering herbaceous perennial that grows from rhizomes. These rhizomes grow quickly once heat reaches the soil in which they grow. Room for vigorous root growth should be provided when planting in containers.
How to Grow Cossack Pineapple
Cossack pineapples (Physalis pruinosa), also known as ground cherries, are shrub-like plants that produce small orange-yellow fruits similar to tomatoes. The fruits are surrounded by a husk that dries to a papery texture when they are ripe. The plants grow up to 3 feet tall and can be treated as ann
How to Rediscover a Forgotten Crop
Many heirloom varieties of vegetables and other crops are close to being lost forever. Plant seeds lose germination viability over time, and so if particular varieties are not frequently grown to produce new crops of seeds they can disappear altogether. Luckily, it is possible to rediscover forgotte
How to Remove Mirrors With J-Clips
A frameless mirror is commonly mounted to a wall with J-clip, a metal piece in the shape of the letter J. One clip may be located near each corner of the mirror along its top and bottom edges. The mirror rests in the bottom channel of the clips and uses the top clips for support. The clips may be ba
How to Kill Ladybugs in Your House
Ladybugs can come into your home to hibernate during the winter. Although they are not dangerous to humans, having unwanted insects in your home is never an ideal situation. Ladybugs can be safely removed from your home without killing them or spraying unhealthy pesticides. All you need is a little
Is Lobelia a Full Sun Plant?
The sun requirements and growing conditions for lobelia plants vary depending on the type of lobelia. One of the most commonly cultivated varieties, Lobelia inflata, is used as a herbal medicinal supplement. In the landscape, Lobelia cardinalis makes a bold statement with bright red flowers. For a m
How to Keep Parmesan Fresh
Keeping your cheese fresh in the fridge is not rocket science, but it is part science. There are living enzymes and bacteria that make cheese delicious, so care is needed to keep the flavor and texture fresh in most cheeses. A good quality Parmesan should be taken care of when you bring it home from
How to Grow Rambutan
Rambutan (Nephelium lappaceum L.), a Malaysian native tree, is related to the lychee. Rambutan trees grow 50 to 80 feet tall and produce spiny fruit in various shades of red and orange. There is also a yellow variety. Rambutan thrives in tropical regions of the world. It requires an average tempera
Heart-Shaped Green Plants
Plants in the morning glory family often boast heart-shaped green leaves.Nathan Blaney/Photodisc/Getty ImagesFlowers steal much of the glory in the garden, and their leaves are often overlooked. Interesting foliage can enhance the beauty of flowers, while also providing ornamental value...
South Florida Flowering Trees
The flowering Southern magnolia grows well in South Florida.magnolia image by Grigoriev Vitalii from Fotolia.comA variety of flowering trees can be found growing wild in the hot, humid conditions of southern Florida. The climate allows some trees to flower throughout much of the year,...
Description of Ryegrass
Ryegrass is a popular cool season grass that is commonly grown in the northern United States. Gardeners choose this grass for its ability to create a dense green carpet in the fall and early spring months. Because the grass cannot survive hot summer temperatures, it goes dormant in the late spring.
Low Cost Mushroom Cultivation
Cultivating mushrooms at home can be a formidable challenge for an ambitious home gardener, particularly one that might enjoy cooking and eating the cultivated mushrooms. Depending on the type of mushroom being grown, it may be quite costly to create the cultural conditions under which a certain typ
Aquatic Weed Control: Schoenoplectus
Schoenoplectus is the scientific name for bulrushes. There are several different varieties of bulrushes and all are classified as invasive weeds that grow naturally in wetlands. Bulrushes may be controlled by physical methods or with the use of a widely used herbicide.
How to Protect Outdoor Plants From an Overnight Freeze
Frost damages tender garden plants.first frost image by Deborah Durbin from Fotolia.comFrost may not be a four-letter word, but it certainly can seem like it to gardeners. For tender garden plants, the fall frost often signals the end of the growing season. Taking quick measures to...
When to Pick Ripe Black Walnuts
Black walnuts become ready to harvest during the fall. Harvesters inspect the walnuts' color and consistency to make sure they have reached maturity before collecting them.
How to Care for Heather Shrubs
Heather is a year-round plant native to the northwestern parts of Europe. It may grow to be tall, nearly the height of a tree, or stay small, standing only 2 or 3 inches from the ground. Not only does heather have beautiful white and pink flowers, but its leaves turn a deep purple in winter, which m
What Are the Causes of Round Holes in Hydrangea Branches?
Hydrangeas are remarkably disease- and insect-free shrubs, despite their delicate appearance. Changing environmental conditions can encourage a variety of pests at different times throughout a plant's life. Holes in your hydrangea branches represent cane borer damage. Cane borers feed on tissues tha
What Are the Dangers of Spontaneous Combustion With Wet Peat Moss?
Spontaneous combustion or ignition without an external source occurs when a flammable substance reaches sufficient temperature to burst into flame. For many forms of biomass, spontaneous combustion can and does occur under the proper conditions. Prevention focuses on avoiding the combination of cond
Spring Bunching Plants
Spring bunching plants typically have longer growing seasons, with some lasting more than 100 days. These plants are wise choices for those who want to enjoy greens from spring through summer.
Phosphorus for Tomato Plants
Tomatoes are in the nightshade family of plants.Jupiterimages/Comstock/Getty ImagesTomato plants respond especially well to phosphorus, as Ohio State University notes. Phosphorus is one of the three main nutrients that manufacturers include in commercial fertilizers -- the other two being...