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List of Blueberry Bushes That Cross Pollinate
Blueberry bushes will produce higher-quality berries if they cross polinate.bilberry image by ril from Fotolia.comAccording to the University of Ohio extension, there are three classification of blueberry bushes: highbush, lowbush and rabbiteye. Although blueberry bushes are self-fruiting...
What Flowers Can Be Planted in April?
There are many flowers that can be planted in April, but which ones depend on which growing zone you are in. Tropical and warmer zones 9 through 11 have very different requirements for flowers than some other colder zones, which may still experience frost in April. In fact, most blooming spring flow
Ornamental Trees in Oregon
Crabapples are flowering ornamental trees that thrive in Oregon.crabapple tree image by A74.FR Ben Fontaine from Fotolia.comWhen selecting ornamental trees in Oregon, look to the commonly planted horticultural trees that make a visual impact. Broad-leaved species that offer diverse form...
What Kinds of Bird Feed to Attract Certain Birds?
An estimated 60 million people feed birds and spend nearly $1 billion dollars a year to do so. Many Americans, however, are not aware that the type of food they provide for birds determines the number and type of birds that are likely to visit. Understanding which food to buy improves your chances o
How to Cut Back Perennial Plants
There are many reasons to cut back a perennial: remove dead foliage, control size, encourage additional flowering or just make things look neater. The methods vary slightly depending on why and what you are cutting. The techniques will also will vary depending if you have a little or a lot to do. Fo
When to Plant a Winter Garden
The ideal timing for any garden will vary widely depending on the local climate. As a rule of thumb, if you wish to plant a winter garden, your chief concern will be to select plantings that are capable of surviving your area's winter temperatures. Depending on your location and the species you wish
How to Trim a Round Bush
There are two main choices of how to present the landscaping around a home: grow the plants naturally, trimming shrubs and trees only to keep them at a manageable size; or maintain the plants, trimming them into well-manicured shapes. Most bushes typically are shaped into a rounded form, which give
Pet-Friendly Grass and Weed Killer
Most yard grass and week killers contain toxic chemicals that can be harmful to pets that walk through the lawn or garden after application. There are ways to kill grass and weeds without the chance of harming pets.
How to Care for an Ornamental Pepper Plant Inside for the Winter
When the threat of frost approaches and temperatures consistently go below 50 degrees Fahrenheit, it is time to move your ornamental pepper plants indoors. This winterizing, or overwintering, process of caring for your pepper plants in colder weather makes it possible for you to enjoy your plants fo
How to Cut Back a Poinsettia to Keep It
Poinsettia plants are most often associated with the Christmas holiday season because of their bright red appearance in the winter months. After the red flowers on the plant begin to die, however, these plants will not turn red again unless you take proper care of the plant. To help the plant return
Oregon White Oak
The scientific name for Oregon White Oak is Quercus garryana. Another common name is garry oak.
What Kind of Tree Has Red, Yellow, and Green Leaves?
While all trees provide color and texture to the landscape, trees with bright red, yellow and green leaves add an extra layer of visual interest. While some trees have multicolored leaves through the growing season, others have green foliage that turns shades of red and yellow during the autumn. Whe
How to Grow Golden Delicious Apples
Golden Delicious apples are hardy and fast-growing. These apple trees grow throughout the United States and they thrive in U.S. Department of Agriculture hardiness zones 4 through 8, making them an excellent apple tree choice for nearly anywhere in the country. Golden Delicious apples require anothe
How to Get Bleeding Hearts to Keep Blooming
Bleeding hearts (Dicentra spp.) is a genus of plants that produces multiple hanging blooms on tall flower stalks. When planted in well-draining soil and partial to full shade some bleeding hearts, such as Dicentra formosa and Dicentra eximia, have the potential to produce more than one cycle of bloo
Homemade Garden Trellises for Beans
Growing pole beans on a vertical structure saves space, prevents bean diseases and makes harvesting easier. Any sturdy, upright configuration can be used but an 8 foot minimum length is needed to accommodate the growing vines. To avoid disturbing your delicate seedlings, put your trellis in place be
How to Propagate a Jasmine Plant
Propagating jasmine plants is a difficult process that takes several months. The best way to propagate the jasmine plant is to use a process known as air layering. Air layering starts the growth of the new plant while it is still attached to the parent plant. Jasmine plants grow best in hardiness z
Guide for the Care & Growing of Roses
With their delicate shape, vibrant colors, sweetly seductive scent and romantic connotations, roses have many charms to attract gardeners. The many varieties offer a seemingly endless array of color and size options, so you can fit a rose plant into nearly any garden. With a bit of proper care and m
How Are Cocoa Beans Grown?
The key ingredient for chocolate treats from cake to hot cocoa lies within the cocoa beans. The production of cocoa beans is essential to chocolate, but not everyone knows what goes in to cultivating cocoa beans. The process of turning cocoa beans into chocolate starts in tropical regions of the wor
How to Grow a Fingerling Eggplant
Eggplants (Solanum melongena) are native to China and, like the tomato, pepper and potato, are members of the nightshade family. They are tolerant of dry and warm weather and they produce a deep taproot to search for moisture in dry soil. The most popular eggplant is the round, oval or bell-shaped t
Where Can I Find Lucky Bamboo?
The name "lucky bamboo" is a misnomer; while the "luck" it brings is open to interpretation, the plant is actually a small tree or shrub that is unrelated to the common bamboo plant.