Category : Trees & Houseplants : Home & Garden
Homemade Selective Weed Killer
Weeds are pesky and time consuming, as well as difficult to get rid of. They can choke out other plants and clutter up a garden. While there is not a home method of creating a weed killer that will only kill certain weeds, there are ways to target certain weeds without harming the plants around them
How to Make a Floral Table Arrangement
A floral arrangement spruces up a table or countertop with natural color and beauty. Most floral arrangements are designed with three types of flowers that draw attention. These are: focal flowers, which are usually the larger, brightly colored ones that stand out; line flowers, which define the len
How to Grow Silver Cypress Bonsai
There are several types of cypress bonsai trees, but one variety -- the star cypress -- features small, silvery leaves. Star cypress bonsai trees make eclectic lawn decor as they are miniature versions of the cypresses found in swampy regions. Bonsai trees can be grown in pots in the home or yard an
Can I Give Fertilizer to My Knockout Roses That Are Not Doing Well?
Roses are bright and beautiful in home gardens, with season-long growth and blooms in a range of colors. Knock Out Roses are shrub hybrids, and they demonstrate better hardiness and disease resistance than many other varieties. These hardy roses still require maintenance through feeding, watering an
How to Select a Maple Tree
Maple trees can be found gracing landscapes as far north as Michigan and as far south as Florida. With 90 native and introduced species of maples in the United States alone, there is a great variety to choose from. A few simple guidelines can help you choose the most appropriate tree for your yard.
Fuschia Plant Care
The fuchsia species consists of about 100 plant types. The most commonly grown fuchsia plants originate in Mexico and South America. Often grown in pots or hanging baskets, the plants are known for their drooping, bell-shaped flowers. Fuchsia flowers are typically quite colorful; hues range from pin
How Do Tomatoes Spread Their Seeds?
The tomato is a perplexing plant. With a low sugar content and savory flavor, it tastes like a vegetable, even though it is a fruit, reproducing by means of seeds and pollination. The tomato plant's method of reproduction might not be obvious, since the seeds are encased within the fruit and, unlike
Brown Cankers on Roses and Sulfur
Brown canker is caused by the fungus Cryptosporella umbrina and slowly damages or kills rose plants. Sulfur is an effective preventative measure, but doesn't take the place of proper planting and care. Place roses in full sun with proper air circulation between plants to prevent rose diseases. Brown
How to Garden With Hardy Geraniums
Hardy and adaptable, perennial geraniums (Geranium spp.) are a good choice for gardeners looking for easy, reliable plants. The plants' characteristics vary with different varieties. Cranesbill geranium (G. sanguineum) has magenta flowers all spring and summer and makes a 12-inch mound. In contrast,
Alabama Flowering Shrubs
Alabama offers a climate that is suitable for many different types of plants. On average, Alabama receives 66 inches of rain annually and average temperatures in the state range between 34 degrees Fahrenheit and 91 degrees Fahrenheit. The mild temperatures and wide range of soils make it an ideal pl
Vegetables That Produces Seeds
Many garden favorites produce seeds.tomato #2 image by Adam Borkowski from Fotolia.comSeed-producing vegetables are an easy way to buy a garden once and plant it for years to come. Having the ability to take the seeds from the garden to plant next year's crop is both frugal and...
How to Plant & Grow Elephant Ears
Elephant ears are also known as taro, cocoyam and dasheen. Its tuber is used to make poi, a Polynesian food. It is grown in the United States in growing zones 8 through 11 and loves warm, wet conditions. Elephant ears derive their name from their large leaves that resemble elephant ears. Many variet
What Is Algae & Why Does it Accumulate?
From the slimy green film that forms in swimming pools to the seaweed in sushi rolls, algae are all around you. Many types of algae exist, but in general the word "algae" refers to the plantlike aquatic organisms that produce their own food through photosynthesis. Algae are a vital part of both fres
Yucca Plants With Orange Seed Pods
Fifty-six species of evergreen yucca plants grow across North America. Yuccas offer blade-shaped foliage in colors ranging from pale blue to deep green, and cultivars with variegated foliage are also available. Generally yucca plants can reach 5 feet tall and 3 feet wide. While they make good specim
Easy to Grow Lemon Citrus Tree
Lemon trees are a delight to the senses. With their glossy green leaves and bright yellow fruit, they bring color and texture to their surroundings. The blossoms give off a delicious scent, and the fruit adds bright citrus flavor to a variety of dishes. Fortunately, lemon trees are easy to grow, eve
How to Grow Cabbage in Containers
A shortage of growing space offers an industrious gardener an excuse to get creative. Instead of growing standard vegetables in the soil, plant a container garden instead. A small amount of sunny space, on a patio or balcony perhaps, will yield a bountiful harvest at the end of summer. Grow cabbage
How to Prune Canary Weigela Plants
Canary is a yellow and pink blooming cultivar of the deciduous Weigela shrub beloved in gardens for its long arching arms that bloom during the later spring and summer. Though the breeding is not well documented, Canary has an unusual flowering pattern where the blooms age from a pale yellow hue to
Tropical Looking Trees for Pennsylvania
Pawpaw trees produce edible fruit.PhotoLink/Photodisc/Getty ImagesTropical-style gardening has become a trend in horticulture, even in Pennsylvania. While northern gardeners cannot grow palm trees, they can choose from a number of hardy trees bearing foliage that recalls the steamier...