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How to Care for an Overwatered Seedling
While seedlings need adequate water in order to sprout and grow into healthy plants, one of the most common reasons seedlings die in their first few weeks of growth is due to over watering. Whether you have over-enthusiastically watered your plant to simply placed in it a pot or area that doesn̵
Plant Species Identification
While it may be relatively easy to determine what family a particular plant belongs to, identifying the exact species can be extremely difficult. In many cases it may even be necessary to collect samples and consult an expert to make an accurate identification. Nevertheless, it is possible to identi
About Night-Blooming Jasmine
Night-blooming jasmine (Cestrum nocturnum) is native to the Caribbean, but grows in United States Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 8 to 11. In zones 8 and 9, the jasmine will die back after a frost, but will start growing again in spring with proper care.
How to Grow Creeping Thyme Ground Cover Seeds
Creeping thyme is a low-growing, spreading, perennial herb that has been utilized for centuries not just for its epicurean qualities but for its medicinal properties as well. This herb can be grown in pots, in hanging baskets or in herb gardens. Most varieties of thyme are fragrant and release their
What Are Ornamental Shrubs?
An ornamental shrub is a woody plant, usually measuring between 2 and 20 feet tall, that offers attractive foliage, form or flowers to a landscape. You can find ornamental shrubs native to a broad range of climates and habitats, making them a landscaping option for gardeners in all locations. Beside
How to Root & Mist Magnolia Trees
Magnolia trees are challenging to root, but their successful propagation is possible with the right tools and care. There are numerous varieties of magnolia, so it is important to choose one that will grow well under the environmental conditions of your area; talk to a garden center or arboretum to
Sun Care Requirements for Azaleas
Azaleas, perennial shrubs that are members of the Heath family, grow throughout much of the United States. These bloomers are very adaptable, but they do best with limited direct-sun exposure.
How to Start Growing Mushrooms
Mushrooms seem to grow without effort on damp lawns and in forests, but not all of these mushroom fungi are edible. The most common mushrooms are an edible fungus called mycelium. Growing mushrooms is an interesting and easy hobby that many people enjoy. You can grow mushrooms indoors or outside in
Tips on Making Floral Arrangements
All the materials you need to make flower arrangements can be found at a local grocery store. However, before you pick up flowers, fruits and vegetables for your arrangement, figure out where the arrangement will be displayed. Then decide what kind of feelings you want your flower arrangement to ins
Common Red Maple Trees
Red maple trees that grow rapidly do not sacrifice wood strength as other trees do.red maple leaf image by Horticulture from Fotolia.comThe red maple tree has many different varieties, both domestic and foreign. The tree ranges across the United States, thriving in multiple climates and...
How Does a Water Machine Purify Water?
Water machines, such as water purifiers, clean contaminants and bacteria from water so it is suitable for drinking, bathing and washing clothes. Purifier systems also eliminate the scent and bad taste from water to make it more palatable.
Oak Hammock Species
The Oak Hammock Marsh, located in the Canadian province of Manitoba, has a long history that dates back to the 19th Century. After serving many different functions, including use as a training field for the Commonwealth Air Training Plan and as farmland, it was restored in the 1970s and 1980s. Due
How to Plant Flower Seeds Indoors
Gardening is a hobby many people enjoy. Depending upon the climate in which you live, you may only be able to enjoy your hobby during warmer months. Starting flower seeds indoors allows you to get a head start on your hobby, rather then having to wait for it to be safe to plant flower seeds outdoors
What Are Good Plant Nurseries in New Mexico?
Here you can find recommendations fellow gardeners have made for good New Mexico nurseries. Add your favorite nursery today.
How to Trellis Zucchini
Zucchini is a great crop for home gardeners. One well-tended zucchini plant can yield enough for a family to enjoy fresh zucchini all summer. Zucchini is a member of the squash family and grows on a vine. Trellising your zucchini will help your plant produce more, and it can reduce pests, diseases a
Do Blueberries Propagate?
Propagation refers to plant reproduction, either using vegetative methods--in which the offspring is a clone of the parent--or by growing a plant from seed. Several species of blueberries grow in the wild, particularly in the Appalachian forests of the eastern United States, where they propagate the
Interesting Facts About Trees
Trees come in a variety of shapes and sizes. The two main types of trees are broadleaf trees and coniferous trees. Examples of broadleaf trees include maples, elms, oaks, and aspens. Examples of coniferous trees include Jeffrey pines, spruce, white pine, and ponderosa pine trees.
About Damage to Building Foundations by Tree Roots
It's wise to think twice before landscaping around your home. Tree roots seek out water, and some trees can cause severe damage to a home's foundation. To be on the safe side, the advice of a nursery professional trained in your particular region's horticulture should be sought out.
Winter Storage for Geraniums
Well-tended geraniums can bloom indoors throughout the winter months.red flower image by April K from Fotolia.comGeraniums are often grown as annuals, but they are actually tender perennial plants. They cannot survive any frost, so they must be brought inside to overwinter in a protected...
Late Blooming Fruit Trees
Springtime fruit tree blossoms become a bountiful harvest.Apple blossoms image by Gail Ranney from Fotolia.comThere is nothing more satisfying than harvesting fruit from your own tree. Yet, in many areas, a late spring frost and freeze will destroy the fruit tree blossoms and any hope of...