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Tips on Growing Pansies From Seed
Pansies are fairly easy to grow from seed.purple pansies image by Adam Fuller from Fotolia.comPansies are hardy flowers and easy to grow from seed. Different varieties may be cool-season annuals, biennials, or hardy perennials; pansies may bloom in early spring or fall, depending on the...
How Is Paraffin Wax Made?
The Elements of Paraffin WaxThe properties of paraffin wax are often used in beauty treatments such as pedicuresParaffin wax is composed of a key element called hydrocarbons, a compound that contains solely carbon and hydrogen. Based on the length, each hydrocarbon will behave...
How to Get Rid of Bent Grass on Home Lawns
Bentgrass is broad term applied to many species of grass. Creeping bentgrass is common, highly invasive and spreads particularly well in spring. It can infiltrate and destroy the root system of a current lawn quickly. Killing the bentgrass in the early spring will curtail any large growth of the gra
How to Save Damaged Plants From Cold in Florida
The U.S. is divided into 11 planting zones, each one listed on the USDA (U.S. Department of Agriculture) hardiness zone map and separated by 10-degree Fahrenheit temperatures. The state of Florida lies within hardiness zones 8b through 11. This means that plants recommended for growing in Florida cl
How to Prune Baby Crape Myrtles
Crape myrtle trees (Lagerstroemia indica) are landscape ornamentals that grow 10 to 30 feet in height with a 15- to 35-foot spread. Crape myrtle has a long blooming period, beginning in either spring or summer, when it bears an abundance of ruffly flowers. A number of cultivars and even some dwarf v
Easy Indoor Flowering Plants
A peace lily is an easy to grow houseplant.spatiphillum image by Vasiliy Koval from Fotolia.comWhile houseplants can aid in cleaning the air inside your house by absorbing carbon dioxide and releasing oxygen, some are also capable of adding bright color to your decor. Flowering plants can...
My Maple Tree's Leaves Are Turning Black
Maple trees are renowned for the beauty of their foliage and the colors that remain intact from spring through fall, but two different diseases can infect a maple and detract from its pleasant addition to the landscape. While these diseases seem to be littering the tree with drops of tar, injury is
How Can You Tell the Difference Between Bell Peppers & Sweet Peppers?
Bell peppers are often referred to as sweet peppers, though there are differences in the texture and taste of the two kinds of peppers. Knowing what separates them and how to tell them apart is important not just for the palette, but for cooking as well. The standard bell pepper will give food a vas
How to Plant Blueberries in Texas
Blueberries are cold-winter-loving bushes that grow well in almost all areas of Texas, given the right cultivar selection, placement and nutrition. These plants require very high acidity and organic content in their soil, but they can live and produce for many years for gardeners who satisfy these n
What Is the Fruit of a Hosta?
Hostas are members of a large plant group called angiosperms that flower and reproduce themselves by producing seeds. The group includes perennials, herbs, trees, shrubs, fruits and vegetables. All angiosperms, including hostas, produce fruit that follows flowers and protects seeds.
Blooms From Hawaii
The yellow hibiscus is Hawaii's official flower.hibiscus image by Melva Vivian from Fotolia.comHawaii's hot, humid weather is ideal for tropical flowers. Popular for their exotic appearance and lush colors, some blooms are native to the state, and others were imported. The Aloha-Hawaii...
Jacaranda Tree Facts
The blue jacaranda, or Jacaranda mimosifolia, is a type of deciduous tree that is grown in gardens all over the world for its beautiful and long-lasting purple flowers that often hang in long bunches. It's also a tough, drought-tolerant tree that can handle a variety of soils and growing conditions.
How to Harvest Seeds From Homegrown Tomatoes
When you harvest your favorite tomatoes from the garden, save some of the seeds to plant next spring. Not only will you save a few dollars on seeds or starts, you can also preserve your favorite tomatoes for next year. Pick the right kind of tomatoes to harvest seeds from. Hybrid varieties, develope
About Garden Flowers
Flower gardens feed so many of our senses. The pungent scents, the beautiful shapes and colors and the different textures are all enjoyable to surround ourselves with and even better to share with a friend or loved one. They can be large or just as small as a flower box at the outside of a window. T
Should I Cut Back Daylilies?
Daylilies, Hemerocallis spp. are hardy in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 2 to 9. Like fine wine, they get better with age and like to be left alone. They grow in sunny spots in moist, well-drained soil. Cutting back daylilies doesn't harm them but it helps make your garden look
Chemicals to Use on Crab Grass
Crabgrass is a weed that is feared by homeowners and groundskeepers alike. Besides taking over lawns and flower beds, crabgrass can be devastating to golf courses and sod farms. Though it may seem like an innocent weed, crabgrass reproduces quickly and is difficult to get rid of once it is establish
How to Grow Tapioca
Tapioca is one of the common names for a woody shrub known scientifically as Manihot esculenta. It originates from South America, and growers cultivate tapioca on a commercial scale in tropical regions throughout the world. The root of the tapioca plant is a major source of carbohydrates, especially
How to Cut a Flower Radish
Sometimes a salad or serving dish needs a little something extra. When it comes to attractive garnishes, vegetable flowers have been a popular choice for years. If you want to decorate a dish on your table but have never made an edible garnish, the radish flower is a good place to start. This attrac
How to Grow Hot Peppers Inside
You don't have to own a plot of land or even have a balcony to grow your own hot peppers. They can be grown indoors. Whether you want to grow one hot pepper plant or several, supplying your plants with the best growing environment and regular maintenance will ensure you will get a bountiful crop at