Causes of Rubber Tree Plant Leaves Falling Off Light Change – A common reason for a rubber plant losing leaves is a change in the light. Many times, this will happen when you bring your rubber tree plant in from outdoors, and this change can cause a total drop of the rubber tree leaves. A few rubber tree leaves may fall off the plant with the change from summer to fall, when light levels change....
About Sage Herbs Sage is a woody perennial herb that belongs in the same family as mint. For centuries, this fragrant, tasty herb has been used in both the kitchen and the medicine cabinet. Sage leaves are long and narrow, have a pebbly texture, and can range in color from gray-green to purple-green. You can choose to enjoy sage as a pretty garden component or you can harvest and enjoy the leaves’ many uses....
Common Sesame Plant Problems Sesame seed issues are not actually that common. Most modern varieties have been developed to tolerate or resist a number of pests and diseases. This doesn’t mean you won’t have to deal with any problems, however. Depending on the variety of plants you’re growing, the conditions in your garden and soil, and just plain luck, you may see one of these more common problems: Bacterial leaf spot....
While frequent planting of bulbs and annual flowers may become expensive, the addition of cold hardy perennials is an excellent way to ensure a beautiful floral display, while maintaining a modest garden budget. The perennial flower “shooting star” is an early spring, blooming wildflower that may be a perfect addition to growers’ wild landscapes. Keep reading for information on shooting star bloom time and see if this flower is a fit for your garden....
The Perennial Plant Called Soapwort Going back to the early settlers, soapwort plant was commonly grown and used as a detergent and soap. It can grow anywhere between 1 to 3 feet (30.5-91.5 cm.) high and since it self-sows readily, soapwort can be used as a groundcover in suitable areas. The plant typically grows in colonies, blooming from midsummer to fall. The flower clusters are pale pink to white and lightly scented....
About Southwestern Shade Trees When you are looking for southwestern shade trees, you’ll need to identify trees that can tolerate the long hot summers of your region. Ideally, you’ll want to select easy maintenance trees that have few pest or disease issues and are drought tolerant. Fortunately, types of shade trees in the Southwest are many and varied. Some provide filtered shade while others offer complete sun blocks, so know what kind of shade you want before you shop....
Growing Bergenia from Seed Bergenia is a semi-evergreen perennial that is hardy in USDA zones 4 through 10. It’s a great choice for home gardeners in a lot of different areas, providing a low-growing, spreading groundcover. The leaves are dark green, glossy, and heart-shaped. It spreads through its underground stems and is perfect for filling in those areas where grass is sparse, or where you just want something different. The plants grow up to about six inches (15 cm....
Using green cut flowers in arrangements or even growing your own lucky plants in the garden, there are plenty of options. Green Flowers to Grow for St. Patrick’s Day Green is the color of the holiday and the color of the season. In mid-March, depending on where you live, you may be just starting to see some green. Celebrate the new growth and the color of Ireland, and the holiday, with green St....
What is a Strap Leaf Caladium? Caladium plants are known for striking foliage. The large, heart or arrow-shaped leaves come in a range of colors and patterns. Native to the subtropics, these plants generally thrive best in warm and shady spots. Varieties that can tolerate more sun are called strap leaf caladium. If you admire these gorgeous plants but have little shade, try one of several strap leaf varieties. Like the fancy leaf varieties, they look nice in mass plantings, around trees, and they pair well with begonias, ferns, and impatiens....
How to Plant Tendercrop Beans When you begin growing Tendercrop beans, plant them in the right soil, in an appropriate location for an easy and productive growing season. Get bean seeds in the ground as early as possible. Plant them when all danger of frost is passed. Temperatures will have warmed by then. This includes soil temperatures. Wait about 14 days past your last frost date. These beans grow in USDA hardiness zones 5 to 11....
Gardeners in other places can add types of blue bonnets to the spring landscape by planting seeds of the various types of blue bonnet flowers. Blue bonnets are of the Lupine family. Lupinis perennis, the Sundial lupine, provides a blue bonnet specimen for Northern gardeners. When to Plant Blue Bonnets Depending on how southern the location, Texas blue bonnets usually bloom from February through April from seeds that are planted the previous autumn....
Why Texas Mountain Laurel Has Never Bloomed Hardy in U.S. hardiness zones 9-11, Texas mountain laurel can be a finicky or reluctant bloomer. These plants bloom in spring, then in midsummer to fall they begin to form the flower buds of the next season. The most common reason for no flowers on Texas mountain laurel is improperly timed pruning. Texas mountain laurel should only be pruned and/or deadheaded immediately after it’s done flowering....
When planting cilantro indoors, it’s best not to transplant the plants from your garden. Cilantro does not transplant well. When you grow cilantro indoors, start with seeds or starter plants. Ultimately, make sure that your plants are 3 to 4 inches (7.5 to 10 cm.) apart. Tips for Growing Cilantro Indoors It’s best to use an unglazed terra cotta container when growing cilantro inside because it allows for greater moisture and air to pass through the roots....
Mint Plants: Herbs Worth Growing Numerous mint varieties exist, and all are worth growing in the garden. While they’re most often used for flavoring dishes or as garnishes, many types of mint are also grown for their unique aromas. Some of the most commonly grown mint plants include: spearmintpeppermintpennyroyalapple mintorange mintpineapple mintchocolate mint Growing Mint from Seed or Root Cuttings All mint varieties except peppermint can be grown from seed. Peppermint does not produce seeds; therefore, this type must only be propagated by taking root cuttings from established plants....
Triticale Plant Information Triticale is a grain, all of which are types of domesticated grass. Triticale is a hybrid cross between wheat and rye. The purpose of crossing these two grains was to get the productivity, quality of grain, and disease resistance from wheat and the hardiness of rye in one plant. Triticale was developed decades ago but never really took off as a grain for human consumption. It is most often grown as forage or feed for livestock....
Using Stepable Plants in Gardens Some types of walkable plants are deciduous and die down in the winter, but many evergreen varieties are attractive year-round. Walkable plants work well along a pathway or bordering a flower bed and many work well in stubborn spots where grass won’t take hold, such as a dry spot under a tree or shrub. Most of the best stepable plants require absolutely no care once the plants are established, while others may need a trim once or twice a year....
Is hairy bittercress edible? What you may not realize as you’re hoeing or pulling weeds, is that although it may look like just another stubborn invader, hairy bittercress actually has a pungent, peppery flavor and many uses in the kitchen. The entire plant is edible, including the blooms. Let’s learn how to use hairy bittercress. Identifying Hairy Bittercress as Herbs Hairy bittercress isn’t difficult to spot. It grows in a basal rosette, which means the bright green leaves radiate from the base of the plant....
You may be wondering, “What are globeflowers?” Trollius globeflower plants, members of the Ranunculaceae family, are striking perennial wildflowers that bloom in spring. Shaped like a ball, a goblet, or a globe, flowers in the garden bloom on stems rising above the foliage in shades of yellow and orange. Finely textured foliage of growing globeflowers has a mounding habit. These plants grow happily near a pond or in a damp woodland in USDA plant hardiness zones 3 through 7....
Reasons for Blueberry Chlorosis What causes blueberry chlorosis? Most often, chlorosis in blueberry plants isn’t caused by a lack of iron in the soil, but because the iron isn’t available to the plant because the pH level is too high. In other words, the soil is too alkaline for healthy growth of blueberries. Alkaline soil is often present in areas where rainfall is low. Blueberries require a low soil pH, and chlorosis occurs when a high pH level binds up the iron in the soil....
What is Kangaroo Foot Fern? Kangaroo paw ferns have a variety of leaf forms but their length contributes to the common name. Kangaroos belong to the animal family Macropus, a reference to their big feet, and the fern that bears their name is characterized by up to 6 inch long (15 cm.) varietal leaves. Kangaroo paw fern info states the plant is an evergreen most suited to indoor growing, unless you live in a very warm region....
