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Flowers Native to Putnam County, New York
Purple coneflowers are one of the many flowers native to Putnam County in New York.Anna Yu/Photodisc/Getty ImagesPutnam County is located in the southeast portion of New York. This small county offers green meadows, many hillsides and lakeside areas, where it is common to see native...
How to Care for a Calathea Medallion
Calathea medallion is a strikingly beautiful plant with large, dark green leaves that have a distinctive design on the top with a dark maroon underside. A tropical plant that loves heat and humidity, calathea medallion will grow outdoors only in very warm, humid climates. Most often, the plant is gr
When to Trim Roses in Phoenix
Rose gardeners in Phoenix enjoy two growing seasons, one from mid-February through May and a second from September to mid-November. Because of the city's mild, short winters, Phoenix rose growers should not follow pruning guidelines for regions with more traditional seasons.
Fall Floral Arrangement Ideas
The vivid colors and earthy tones of fall allow for a wide variety of floral arrangements. Survey your natural surroundings in autumn, and you'll find inspiration enough to create gorgeous floral arrangements that add to that special feeling of excitement that seems to fill the fall air.
Tall Green Plants
Camellias are popular foundation plants.Ryan McVay/Photodisc/Getty ImagesSelecting the right plants according to local growing conditions is the first step towards successful landscaping. Plants come in a range of flowering and nonflowering types and in a variety of heights. Tall, green...
How to Care for Holly Bushes
Know for their year-round beauty, holly bushes play a special part in Christmas season decorations. In the yard, homeowners usually plant holly bushes as a hedge. Planting a male and female bush next to one another produces holly's attractive red berries. Holly bushes are robust, but when left on th
How Fast Does a Rose of Sharon Hibiscus Syriacus Grow?
Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus) is a woody shrub or small tree related to the flamboyant tropical hibiscus plants. Cold hardy to USDA plant zone 5, these deciduous flowering shrubs typically have pink, lavender or white flowers, often with a central blotch.
How to Propagate Angel Trumpets
Angel trumpet, (brugmansia) is an eye-catching tropical plant prized for its profusion of yellow, white, orange or pink trumpet-shaped blooms that appear for several weeks in summer and autumn. The sweet-smelling flowers, which can be as large as 12 inches in length, hang gracefully from the dense f
How to Prune Royal Purple Smoke Trees
The royal purple smoke tree is actually a shrub known as Cotinus coggygria. Cotinus coggygria is a deciduous shrub that grows up to 15 feet tall with a 14-foot spread. It is hardy in United States Department of Agriculture Plant Hardiness zones 4 through 9. The royal purple smoke tree produces dark
Fence Varieties
The forms of fences depend largely on their intended use; some are suited for residential use while others are more suited to commercial use. Residential fences often serve a mainly decorative purpose. Picket fences around flower gardens or yards may only be a few feet tall and have a light structur
How to Grow Eucalyptus Plants in Coastal BC
Eucalyptus trees are tall, fragrant trees native to the subtropical atmosphere of Tasmania. These trees grow in tall varieties, reaching over 230 feet in height, and small shrub varieties, which grow well in pots or as hedges. Eucalyptus leaves are oval and foggy-green and give off an appealing scen
Types of Japanese Flowers
Create a simple, elegant garden using flowers common in Japan.japanese flower image by Yanir Taflev from Fotolia.comThe art of gardening and arranging flowers has long been an important part of Japanese culture, focusing on the unity of nature and humanity in a hectic world. You can...
How to Grow Citrus Trees in Sand
Citrus trees grow in containers or in the ground in temperate climates. For the citrus trees to grow, they need well-drained sandy soil. A proper PH level is important to maintain a healthy tree. The best time to plant a citrus tree is in the spring. Wait until all threats of a heavy frost is gone.
How to Care for an Italian Everbearing Fig Tree Plant
The Italian everbearing fig tree plant actually grows as a large bush, producing reddish-brown figs with plump, pink inner flesh. The Italian everbearing fig tree plant prefers to grow in USDA hardiness zones 7 through 10, where it is a prolific grower, setting fruit all year long. Care is minimal o
Where Can I Order Flowers for My Garden?
Spring brings the opportunity to fill the garden with colorful perennial and annual flowers to brighten your landscape. Find flowers for your needs at sources in your area, from catalogs or online, for shipping in the United States.
Flowers That Bloom Annually in Georgia
The coneflower attracts native pollinators like butterflies and bees.purple coneflower image by dwags from Fotolia.comFlowers that bloom annually, every spring or summer after they are established, are called perennials. In the southern sub-tropical Georgia climate, these flowers may have...
How to Prune Pole Bean Plants
Pole beans offer great nutrition for your entire family. Growing vegetables, such as the pole bean, can provide a relaxing and fulfilling hobby for anyone to enjoy, and an informative experience for children. To take proper care of your pole bean plant, and increase the overall production of the fru
How to Plant a Tree in India
Indian philosophy reveres trees. There's even a fable about a bad man going to a heavenly kingdom for one day because he accidentally watered a tree. Planting a tree in India is a matter of finding the right seeds and allowing the tree to grow hearty enough that it can survive on its own. Trees can
Rhododendron Planting & Care
The University of Missouri Extension Service calls the rhododendron a shrub "for all seasons." These shrubs, with their deep-green, glossy foliage, add a nice splash of color to a spring garden with their copious blossoms. The term rhododendron refers to both rhododendrons and azaleas and, once pla
How to Prune a Young Fig Tree
Pruning a fig tree is important when the tree is young--less than 5 years old--because this helps shape the tree. Proper, regular pruning will increase the size of the fruit by thinning the tree's growth. It will also keep your fig tree healthy and strong enough to hold the fruit. Prune white and br