How to Plant a Sabal Palm

Trees & Houseplants 7/5/2024 7:04:00 AM 7/5/2024 7:04:00 AM

7/5/2024 7:04:00 AM 7/5/2024 7:04:00 AM 5 5

Sabal palm is a species of palmetto native to the Southeastern United States and parts of the Caribbean. It is a large species, growing to 65 feet in height, with a single narrow trunk topped by a rounded crown of brushy fronds. Sabal palms are among the most cold hardy of all palm species and garde

My Cauliflower Plants Have No Heads

Trees & Houseplants 7/5/2024 7:07:00 AM 7/5/2024 7:07:00 AM

7/5/2024 7:07:00 AM 7/5/2024 7:07:00 AM 8 8

Cauliflower plants can grow quite large, and it seems that the larger the plant the greater our expectations for the fruit or vegetable it produces. How disappointing then when a cauliflower plant fails to produce any heads at all. There are a few reasons for such a failure, and each is easily remed

What Is the Optimum Environment to Grow a Bean Seed in?

Trees & Houseplants 7/5/2024 11:37:00 AM 7/5/2024 11:37:00 AM

7/5/2024 11:37:00 AM 7/5/2024 11:37:00 AM 4 4

When grown in optimal conditions, bean seeds grow easily. The most critical environmental factors when growing beans include soil temperatures and soil pH. Bean seeds germinate and produce best in full sun. Before planting, inoculate seeds with nitrogen-fixing bacteria to increase yields

What Do Swallowtails Eat?

Trees & Houseplants 7/5/2024 12:30:00 PM 7/5/2024 12:30:00 PM

7/5/2024 12:30:00 PM 7/5/2024 12:30:00 PM 10 10

Swallowtails are a breed of butterfly that can be found in many places throughout the world, including Asia, Europe and North America. The swallowtail is a larger butterfly, and lives mostly on open grassland. Like all butterflies, the swallowtail starts off as a caterpillar and becomes a butterfly.

Where Did the Japanese Honeysuckle Come From?

Trees & Houseplants 7/5/2024 2:55:00 PM 7/5/2024 2:55:00 PM

7/5/2024 2:55:00 PM 7/5/2024 2:55:00 PM 34 34

Japanese honeysuckle, or Lonicera japanica, is an invasive vine that is a scourge in the eastern United States. Known for its distinct fragrance, the plant is on the U.S. government list of invasive species.

What Evergreen Vine Is Compatible with Kiwi?

Trees & Houseplants 7/5/2024 8:22:00 PM 7/5/2024 8:22:00 PM

7/5/2024 8:22:00 PM 7/5/2024 8:22:00 PM 76 76

Kiwi plants have not been a huge success in the U.S., mostly because of their sensitivity to cold. Hardy Kiwi vines (Actinidia arguta), on the other hand, are becoming more common and are hardy between U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 4 and 7. These vines are deciduous, but pair

Mung Bean Planting and Harvesting

Trees & Houseplants 7/5/2024 9:17:00 PM 7/5/2024 9:17:00 PM

7/5/2024 9:17:00 PM 7/5/2024 9:17:00 PM 10 10

Mung beans are commonly used for their sprouts, which make a delicious and healthy addition to salads and many Asian dishes. The beans can also be eaten and are an excellent source of dietary fiber and protein.

How to Choose Sweet Peas

Trees & Houseplants 7/5/2024 11:16:00 PM 7/5/2024 11:16:00 PM

7/5/2024 11:16:00 PM 7/5/2024 11:16:00 PM 10 10

The sweet pea is a flowering plant native to the Mediterranean. This climbing plant grows 3 to 6 feet and twines around fences, string, trellises and many other supports toward the sun. The flowers are fragrant and grow along the vining plant. They are heat resistant and are a unique landscape plant

What is a Potato Chip Plant?

Trees & Houseplants 7/6/2024 12:08:00 AM 7/6/2024 12:08:00 AM

7/6/2024 12:08:00 AM 7/6/2024 12:08:00 AM 42 42

Potato chips are mass-produced in plants that process potatoes from their raw state through packaging. Since potato chips were first made by hand in 1853, they have become one of the most favored salty snacks.

How to Care for Indoor Plants & Peace Lilies

Trees & Houseplants 7/6/2024 12:28:00 AM 7/6/2024 12:28:00 AM

7/6/2024 12:28:00 AM 7/6/2024 12:28:00 AM 31 31

Because indoor plants, or houseplants, and peace lilies are living, breathing organisms, they require the same care, consideration and attention as any other living entity. Caring for houseplants is not difficult. In fact, houseplant care techniques are fairly straightforward and require only minim

How to Care for Arborvitae Thuja Trees

Trees & Houseplants 7/6/2024 8:34:00 AM 7/6/2024 8:34:00 AM

7/6/2024 8:34:00 AM 7/6/2024 8:34:00 AM 29 29

The genus Thuja is one of many varieties of Arborvitae. Within the Thuja genus, there are two species, according to the United States Department of Agriculture classification system. They are Thuja occidentalis L and Thuja plicata Donn, also known as western red cedar and Giant Arborvitae. Both are

Care of a Black-Eyed Susan Plant

Trees & Houseplants 7/6/2024 9:18:00 AM 7/6/2024 9:18:00 AM

7/6/2024 9:18:00 AM 7/6/2024 9:18:00 AM 7 7

Black-eyed Susans (Rudbeckia hirta) are perennial wildflowers native to North America. These yellow and black daisy-like flowers thrive in full sun, growing 2 to 3 feet tall and blooming from July to September. Black-eyed Susans are hardy flowers that require little care and maintenance. They will t

How to Prune and Harvest Cilantro

Trees & Houseplants 7/6/2024 10:31:00 AM 7/6/2024 10:31:00 AM

7/6/2024 10:31:00 AM 7/6/2024 10:31:00 AM 10 10

Cilantro is a tender, annual herb that grows up to 2 feet. It is used in many recipes, particularly in Italian food. The seeds are known as coriander and are used in many world cuisines, particularly in Indian food. Cilantro is easy to grow and will provide fresh greens throughout the growing season

How to Know When Wild Plums Are Ripe

Trees & Houseplants 7/6/2024 12:21:00 PM 7/6/2024 12:21:00 PM

7/6/2024 12:21:00 PM 7/6/2024 12:21:00 PM 39 39

Recognized for their tart flavor and diverse colors, wild plums are native to prairies and woodlands. These plums contain smooth skin that protects their juicy, yellow flesh. Knowing when to pick wild plums is essential to their flavor in jellies, jams, sauces and various dishes. Under-ripe wild plu

Plant Diseases With Scales

Trees & Houseplants 7/6/2024 12:24:00 PM 7/6/2024 12:24:00 PM

7/6/2024 12:24:00 PM 7/6/2024 12:24:00 PM 15 15

Scale insects are a common plant pest. The red date scale and the Cochineal scale are two scale insects that cause adverse effects in plants. Most scale insect infestations are controlled with washing insects away from the plants with a forceful stream of water. Parasites, predators and...

What Colors of Light Do Plants Absorb?

Trees & Houseplants 7/6/2024 7:34:00 PM 7/6/2024 7:34:00 PM

7/6/2024 7:34:00 PM 7/6/2024 7:34:00 PM 7 7

A single ray of sun contains a vast array of colors that you cannot see. Some of these colors are red, green and blue. The colors have properties known as "wavelengths." Plants create food by absorbing different wavelengths of color. Without these colors supplied by the sun, plants could not create

How to Grow Salad Vegetables

Trees & Houseplants 7/7/2024 12:54:00 AM 7/7/2024 12:54:00 AM

7/7/2024 12:54:00 AM 7/7/2024 12:54:00 AM 6 6

Growing garden vegetables from home is a rewarding process; however, it takes preparation to successfully start a vegetable garden. Salad vegetables from the store cost dollars per pound while most seed packets cost a fraction of that for the potential to grow over 50 to 100 plants. With a few simpl

The Best Time to Plant Parsley

Trees & Houseplants 7/7/2024 12:57:00 AM 7/7/2024 12:57:00 AM

7/7/2024 12:57:00 AM 7/7/2024 12:57:00 AM 58 58

Parsley counts as a fragrant, important herb for kitchen dishes and garnishes, but it is actually a member of the carrot family. Parsley can grow as a biennial in protected situations, but it thrives as an easy summertime annual in all home gardens.

How to Prune & Care for Paul's Scarlet Climbing Roses in Extreme North Illinois

Trees & Houseplants 7/7/2024 2:26:00 AM 7/7/2024 2:26:00 AM

7/7/2024 2:26:00 AM 7/7/2024 2:26:00 AM 5 5

Growing roses in northern Illinois means choosing roses hardy to USDA Planting Zones 4b and 5a, depending on your exact geographical location. Because the northern Illinois region can experience winter low temperatures as low as -25 degrees Fahrenheit, roses must be able to withstand the cold. Paul'

How to Dispose of CFLs in a Trash Can

Trees & Houseplants 7/7/2024 2:32:00 AM 7/7/2024 2:32:00 AM

7/7/2024 2:32:00 AM 7/7/2024 2:32:00 AM 4 4

Compact fluorescent lights (CFLs) are a type of low-energy bulb used to replace incandescent bulbs. CFL bulbs often resemble spirals or tubes. They last longer and use 75 percent less energy than incandescent bulbs. According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), CFLs should be