Wreath Making with Air Plants Air plants grow without soil and without much of the care we must provide to other living plants. You can DIY air plant wreaths simply and easily, with a result that provides months (or longer) of beauty. Air plants are natural air purifiers and need only regular misting or some form of light watering to keep them going. The happy air plant will often produce blooms....
Read on for information on different types and tips on ash tree identification. Types of Ash Trees True ash trees are in the Fraxinus genus together with olive trees. There are 18 types of ash trees in this country, and ash is a common component of many forests. They can grow into tall shade trees. Many offer nice autumn displays as the leaves turn yellow or purple. Native ash tree varieties include:...
Info and Facts About Bloodroot Bloodroot plants are early spring bloomers and may be found growing wild in dappled sun in wooded areas, producing beautiful, solitary flowers. These white bloodroot flowers have 8 to 12 petals growing on leafless stems that rise above the foliage of this charming plant. Bloodroot plants, Sanguinaria canadensis, get their name from the dark red sap found in the stems and roots, which resembles blood. The colored juice from the stems of bloodroot plants can also be used to make red, pink, and orange dyes....
Calibrachoa Million Bells Information Calibrachoa, commonly called million bells or trailing petunia, is a tender perennial that produces mounds of foliage, growing only 3 to 9 inches (7.5-23 cm.) tall, along trailing stems and flowers in shades of violet, blue, pink, red, magenta, yellow, bronze and white. Introduced in the early 1990s, all cultivars of Calibrachoa are hybrids with the original species native to South America. They are prolific bloomers from spring to frost....
Recognizing Apricot Waterlogging Problems It can often be difficult to figure out what ails your fruit tree. Fungal issues, cultural, environmental, pests, other diseases, the list goes on. Stone fruits are often susceptible to waterlogging. Can apricots become waterlogged? They are not as likely to suffer from the condition as peaches and nectarines but may be affected. It is important to recognize the first symptoms if any attempt to aid the tree in time can be effective....
Certain plants are better for succession plantings than others, though, like lettuce. The quick maturation and cool-season preference oftentimes allow you to start planting earlier in the spring and later in the summer. Unfortunately, if you live in a region with hot summers, you know that many of these crops have a tendency to bolt in the midsummer heat. However, some crop varieties, such as Winter Density lettuce, boast the ability to withstand the heat of summer and grow fresh heads of lettuce all season long....
Can Carrots Grow Indoors? Carrots are among the easiest vegetables to grow indoors, and your indoor carrot garden will be attractive as well as functional. Potted carrots fill their container with dark green, lacy foliage that you’ll be proud to display in any room of your home. You can grow baby carrots in any size container, but longer varieties need deeper pots. Choose a pot that is at least 8 inches (20 cm....
How to Grow Cherry Trees in Containers First off, as mentioned, be sure to do a little research and select a variety of cherry that is most suited to your area. Decide if you have space for more than one potted cherry tree. If you select a cultivar that is not self-pollinating, keep in mind that you need enough space for growing two cherries in pots. There are some self-fertile varieties if you decide you don’t have enough space....
Caspian Pink Information Tomatoes come in all sorts of colors in modern gardening. Black, purple, yellow, orange, and the classic red to name a few. The Caspian tomato produces deeply pink fruits when ripe. Even the flesh is tinged a rosy pink. Not only is this a pretty sight on the plate, but the fruits are juicy, sweet and delicious. Caspian Pink was originally grown in Russia between the Caspian and Black Seas....
Container Grown Kumquat Trees Nagami is the most popular type of kumquat available and has deep-orange, oval fruit with 2-5 seeds per kumquat. The larger round Meiwa, or “the sweet kumquat,’ is less tart than Nagami with a sweeter pulp and juice, and is nearly seedless. Either variety will do well as a container grown kumquat. Kumquats have been grown in Europe and North America since the mid-19th century as ornamental trees and as potted specimens on patios and in greenhouses, so growing kumquat trees in containers is nothing new....
A crossvine plant is a perennial, and in mild climates, an evergreen. Crossvines are robust and vital vines, and care of crossvine plants includes little more than occasional pruning. Read on for more information about Bignonia crossvine care and information about how to grow a crossvine. Crossvine Climbing Plant The crossvine climbing plant is native to the United States. It grows wild in the northeast and southeast of the country, as well as the north and south-central regions....
When to Prune Nectarine Trees Most fruit trees are pruned during the dormant season – or winter. Nectarines are the exception. They should be pruned in late early spring to allow for an accurate assessment of flower to bud survival prior to pruning. Pruning and training a nectarine should begin the year of planting and each year thereafter to develop a strong well-balanced framework of scaffolds. The goal when cutting back a nectarine tree is to control its size to make it easier to maintain and to pick fruit....
Reasons for Petunia Not Blooming Here are the most common reasons for a petunia plant not blooming: Poor lighting When you find there are no blooms on petunias, the first thing is to check is the amount of light the non-blooming petunias are receiving. Check at various times of day to see if the petunia plants with no flowers are getting direct sunshine. Petunias need full sun for the most optimum show of blossoms....
Douglas Aster Plant Info Douglas aster plants grow in the wild in the area known as the coast forest in California, Oregon, and Washington. This is the area extending from the ocean to the subalpine mountain area. You’ll also find Douglas aster flowers in northwestern Canada and throughout Alaska. The blooms of this perennial look a lot like New England aster flowers. Douglas aster was named after David Douglas, a botanist working in the northwest region of the United States....
What is a Zero Turn Mower? A riding zero turn lawn mower boasts a larger output when cutting grass than standard mowers. The unit has the ability to turn each wheel independently. That means one side may turn in reverse while the other side is going forward. The hydraulic motors on each axle create a turn that makes a 180 degree turn quickly. The motion allows the unit to spin in one place....
How to Make a Magical Garden Plants: Every garden needs plants, and a fantasy garden is no exception. Plants for fantasy garden designs are up to you, so select those that you enjoy. If you aren’t sure what to plant, choose a variety of colorful, blooming plants along with green plants for contrast. Include vining plants like morning glory, sweet peas or honeysuckle to climb over a trellis or fence. Hosta and ferns are ideal for shady corners and create a feeling of peace and romance....
What is a Mediterranean Diet? Scientists have identified blue zones across the world. These are locations where citizens live longer, healthier lives than in other regions. The reasons for these vary but often come down to diet. In Italy, Sardinia is the home to some of the oldest living denizens. The credit is mostly due to their adherence to a Mediterranean diet, which has become popular in other countries. Gardening for Mediterranean diets provides easy access to the fruits and vegetables necessary to follow this healthy lifestyle....
Upper Midwest Gardening in July Drought conditions are typical in July in Minnesota, Michigan, Wisconsin, and Iowa, so it’s important to keep on top of watering. Some annuals may need water once or even twice a day. Native plants are usually tolerant of the local conditions. Grass, if you don’t want it to go dormant, should be watered regularly. Your flowering annuals can also benefit from fertilizer throughout the month, as soon as the blooms begin to show....
Ants in a Houseplant Believe it or not, ants don’t usually attack plants outright. They are most likely not after your plant, but rather aphids, scales, or mealybugs – tiny insects that can harm your plant. Ants love feeding on honeydew, the sweet and nutritious excrement these insects produce, so they’ll actually work to protect the pests from their natural enemies. Ants in a houseplant are a sign that your plant has other problems, and that they’re going to get worse....
Diervilla Shrub Information You can see bush honeysuckle shrubs growing wild in the Eastern part of the United States. They grow to 5 feet (1.5 m.) tall and 5 feet (1.5 m.) wide. These plants provide year-round interest in a garden. The leaves emerge dark red, then turn deep green, developing bronze tones. The yellow flowers are small and without fragrance, but clustered and very attractive. They open in June and the shrubs produce them through September....
