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Common American Flowers
Beautiful wildflowers often become garden flowers.NYCretoucher/Photodisc/Getty ImagesFlowers abound in the United States, blooming across zones that include deserts, tropics and wintry northern climes. Some of the most popularly cultivated flowers are common native flowers, including...
White Fungus on Germinating Seeds
You wait anxiously for the first sprouts to appear in your flats of seedlings and notice a white dustlike coating on the soil and seeds. There's a good chance your seeds won't germinate unless you correct the excessive humidity that is the cause of white fungus on germinating seeds.
How to Trim Heather Bushes
Heather is a low-maintenance evergreen bush that comes in a variety of colors and heights. Most heather bushes bloom in the winter and continue to maintain their flowers well into the late spring. Without proper trimming, the bush will begin producing new growth above last year's bloom stalk. This l
Heat & Sun Tolerant Perennials
Living in a hot, sunny climate doesn't mean you need to forgo a garden. Make the most of every inch of your garden by choosing sun and heat tolerant perennials that bloom year after year. While you may not be able to successfully grow shade-loving hostas, a variety of plants with striking foliage an
Purple Coneflower Information
The purple coneflower (Echinacea purpurea) is a common species you will see growing in garden borders that is also a wildflower. Purple coneflower comes in many cultivars for garden use but in the wild exists in open woodlands and prairie grasslands. The purple coneflower belongs to the Asteraceae f
How to Grow Peach Trees in Clay Soil
Clay soil can wreak havoc on your garden by stunting plant growth and causing root rot from poor drainage. Trees, shrubs and large bushes are even more susceptible to damage from clay soil as they need loose, airy soil for their roots to expand properly. Growing peach trees in clay soil is possible,
The Best Trees to Plant in West Texas
Pecan trees can grow all over Texas.Natural Selection/Creatas/Getty ImagesThe climate and geography of west Texas can be unforgiving. Hotter, drier and with considerably more rugged terrain than the eastern half of the state, west Texas requires trees that are hardy and drought tolerant....
How to Cut a Fir Tree
The name "fir tree" actually encompasses a wide variety of evergreen trees, all of which fall under the "coniferous" type. Fir trees are typically conical in shape -- the best-known fir tree being the stereotypical Christmas tree -- and their branches are lined with evergreen needles rather than bro
Eastern Hemlock Tree Facts
Eastern hemlock trees (Tsuga canadensis) are evergreen trees commonly found in the northeastern United States. This shade-tolerant tree enjoys the cool moist soil of the valleys and outcroppings in this area. Eastern hemlock trees thrive in USDA plant hardiness zone 3.
How to Plant an Arborvitae in Fall
The arborvitae is a common evergreen shrub that grows in abundance in the northeast region of the United States as well as in southeast Canada. Since the arborvitae grows quickly and without much maintenance, it is a common choice for homeowners looking to add privacy or cover to their yards. Though
Pathogenic Bacteria in Soil
Pathogens are microbes that cause disease in their hosts. While plants usually have more to fear from soilborne pathogenic fungi than from soilborne bacterial diseases, a variety of pathogenic bacteria that live in soil cause disease in plants as well. There are too many species of soil plant pathog
Does a Desert Willow Lose Its Leaves?
One of the most useful trees for areas with limited water, drought-tolerant desert willow (Chilopsis linearis) has a tidy growing habit, showy, fragrant flowers with a long blooming season, and provides summer shade. Not a true willow, the name comes from the long, slender leaves and gracefully droo
How to Start Cherry Trees From Cuttings
Cherry trees add beauty, fragrance and color to the landscape and make a lovely addition to any yard. If gardening is your hobby or you enjoy growing new and different plants, you need not always begin with seeds or seedlings purchased from your local nursery. Use a cutting from an existing cherry t
How to Set Up Hydroponic Tomatoes in a Basement
Tomatoes from a hydroponic system have the same nutrient value and flavor as traditionally grown tomatoes. A hydroponic grow system will provide you with fresh tomatoes all year. Purchase kits through a garden center or online. Turn your basement into a hydroponic tomato garden using grow lights to
When Do I Split Day Lilies?
The name "daylily" is something of a misnomer. While it is true that each blossom blooms for only one day, this perennial produces a steady profusion of new flowers over a period that can range from three to six weeks, from spring to midsummer. Over the course of time, day lilies spread, becoming a
How to Grow Blueberries in the Deep South
Blueberries are one of the most healthful fruits you can grow. Growing blueberries in the deep South is easy and productive as long as you take some care and patience in the beginning to get the bushes properly established. Follow these steps to grow bushels full of your favorite fruit!
How to Germinate Lemon Slice Hibiscus Seed
A cultivar of sunset hibiscus (Abelmoschus manihot), Lemon Slice features creamy yellow petals and edible leaves, seedpods and seeds. All types of hibiscus plants grow readily from seed. Start your seeds in the late winter, about one month before frost danger passes for your area. Lemon Slice hibisc
How to Remove Lichen on Outdoor Plants in Florida
There are two types of lichen that commonly grow in Florida: ground lichens, which are a primary source of vegetation in scrub lands, and epiphytes, which grow on plants. Epiphyte lichens are flaky, moss-like organisms that frequently cling to the bark of trees and the surface of rocks. Lichens are
How to Relocate Daffodil Bulbs
For some people, nothing signifies the arrival of the long-anticipated springtime like the beautiful blooming bouquet of daffodils sprouting in their yards. This hardy flower survives year after year. However, daffodil bulbs reproduce underground, which leads to overcrowding of the plants. Relocati
How to Germinate Salvia Seeds
Salvia, more commonly known as sage, is a large genus of plants grown for its culinary, ornamental and medicinal properties. All varieties of salvia can be grown from cuttings or seed, with many gardeners preferring to start them indoors in winter. Salvia seeds need routine care in order to germinat