Why People Use Hydroponics
For successful and efficient growth, plants need the right environmental conditions. Hydroponics can be used to grow a wide variety plants in just about any climate at any location.
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What Do Strawberries Grow In?
Strawberries are a popular crop for many gardeners because they are a tasty fruit on their own and can also be made into many desserts, jellies, jams and sauces. Strawberries are easy to grow, but are cold-sensitive and subject to several plant diseases. Gardeners can choose from a number of media t
How to Cut Back a Spirea Shrub
Spirea shrubs produce small flower blooms during the summer, and the green foliage can add definition to a landscape. Spireas often are used as hedges, borders or screens in landscapes. They grow fast, reach up to 10 feet in height and can spread to 20 feet wide. The spirea needs to be cut back annu
How to Prune Sego Palms
Sago (Cycas revoluta) is really a cycad and not a palm and belongs in the family Cycadaceae. It is an old species, surviving since dinosaurs walked the planet. Plants have a slow growth habit and can take about 50 years to reach their mature height of 12 feet. The sago palm grows well throughout U.S
How to Plant a Plum Tree Seed
Plum trees are deciduous, fruit-producing trees that can be grown in a wide variety of climates. They belong to the Rosaceae family of plants. According to the National Gardening Association, the most popular variety of plum grown in the United States is the European variety. European plums grow to
About Speedwell Lawn Weed
Veronica's common names sound contradictory. While "creeping veronica" can be painted as pretty ground cover, the name "speedwell lawn weed" describes an invasive weed that can take over a lawn. There are more than 20 different varieties of veronica ranging in height from 2 to 6 inches and spreads f
How to Grow Culinary Ginger
Culinary ginger is the rhizome of Zingiber officinale, a plant that grows to 4 feet in height. It is used extensively to flavor Asian cuisine and also in tea and other beverages. Culinary ginger has medicinal uses as well. According to a study, published in "The Lancet" medical journal in 1982 and c
How to Use a Heating Pad When Germinating Seeds
Many gardeners enjoy starting seeds indoors before the growing season has begun. Because you can create a situation where the growing conditions are ideal, seed germination is often more successful indoors than outdoor sowing. One aspect of starting seeds is giving the seeds warm soil in which to ge
How to Self-Pollinate Zucchini Flowers
Zucchini is a staple plant in many home vegetable gardens. Going through the process of self-pollination will greatly increase your chances of getting fruit to set and grow. Self-pollinate the flowers on your zucchini plants in order to ensure that you harvest a good crop of zucchini from your gar
How to Water Pole Beans
Garden beans produce slender pods to pickle, cook with meats and poultry or eat fresh straight from the plant. Harvest when pods are slender and beans are immature; the beans will be crisp and tender. Typical green beans grow on a short bush, but pole beans reach heights of 8 feet or more and are gr
Flowers for Winter Season
Winter annually lasts from Dec. 21 to March 21, but the cold can linger even longer. It's a lengthy period of time for the garden to be drab. Adding plants that bloom during winter can help cheer up the cold months. In Portland, Oregon, at the annual February garden show, members of the Hardy Plant
Soil Fungus
Fungus are an essential part of an ecosystem because it is a necessary component for an ecosystem's survival. As soil includes both organic and inorganic elements, fungi help to nourish the soil by breaking down different materials into usable forms. Certain types of fungi also act as liaisons betwe
Native Plant Societies & Clubs in New York
Native plant society members learn about the different wildflowers in New York.Jupiterimages/Photos.com/Getty ImagesNew York native plant societies teach residents about the flowers and plants native to the state. Members of these societies often take field trips to local wildlife areas...
How to Use Fresh English Lavender in Cooking
English lavender, a relative of more common culinary herbs like thyme, rosemary and sage, adds an aromatic flavor to roasts, meat dishes, fish, salads and sweets. People prefer the purple-gray flowers and mild scent of English lavender over other lavender varieties for culinary uses, according to
How Far Apart Do You Plant Royal Empress Trees?
The royal empress tree (Paulownia tomentosa), which is native to China, is a fast-growing ornamental tree that bursts into bloom in spring with fragrant, pink-purple flowers that resemble those of the foxglove.
What Supplies Are Needed for Grafting Grape Vines?
Grapes are propagated from cuttings.grapes and light grape wine image by Maria Brzostowska from Fotolia.comGrapes are not grown from seed, but rather propagated by a process called grafting. Grafting involves gathering cuttings from an existing vine, called the scion, of the type of grape...
How Old Will a Black Walnut Tree Be Before it Produces Nuts?
Like most nut trees, black walnuts produce a few nuts each year as they grow bigger. They need years of growth before producing large crops. To get the most nuts from your trees, consider planting two different cultivars so they can pollinate each other.
Lathering Properties of the Yucca Root
The yucca is sometimes called the soap tree because of its ability to lather. Since ancient times until the present, the yucca root was valued for its lathering properties. Native Americans realized its benefits for thousands of years. Today, yucca root extract is widely used in modern commercial pr
Types of Stone Wall Footings
Stone walls can be made of almost any type of stone imaginable and are a striking addition to any garden. The first step to creating a stone wall that will last is to create a strong footing for it. If you set a strong footing for your wall, whether it is ornamental or practical, it will last for
Training Lucky Bamboo
Lucky bamboo is a plant that is supposed to bring luck and good fortune. Many times, it is given as a house warming or wedding gift to wish the recipients good luck. Contrary to its name, Lucky Bamboo is not bamboo, it is Dracaena Sanderia and is an easy plant to grow and maintain. Training the plan