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How to Grow Sansevieria in Hydroponics
The hardy, low-maintenance requirements of sansevieria plants endears them to many people, especially those who have had little success growing other types of houseplants. They beg little attention and will prosper under even the poorest conditions, sending up dense whorls of erect, straplike leaves
Instructions on Growing Sweet Corn
Sweet corn is a popular choice for backyard gardeners, but it is not necessarily the easiest crop to grow. Sweet corn requires a bit more care, water and fertilizing than other crops and it may need extra help to pollinate and produce ears. The payoff for all that trouble comes at harvest time, when
What Fertilizer Do I Use to Make Cherries Set More Fruit?
Successful gardeners are well aware of all the benefits a well-designed fertilization program can offer. Fertilizers offer nutrients to plants that the soil in which they are growing otherwise could not offer them. Of course, fertilizers can cause more harm than good if used improperly, and the firs
Bigleaf Magnolia Tree Care
Bigleaf magnolias are flowering trees native to North America. They grow up to 50 feet tall and have a canopy that spreads up to 30 feet in diameter. The leaves of this tree are quite large, with some growing up to 3 feet long. They produce fragrant, waxy white flowers up to 14 inches wide and are h
How Can I Kill a Rose Bush?
"We can complain," Abraham Lincoln famously said, "because rose bushes have thorns, or we can rejoice because thorn bushes have roses." While Honest Abe's sentiment is a nice one, a rose bush isn't always something to rejoice about. Rose bushes can be quite pesky; once they start growing
The Best Indiana Trees for Firewood
Flowering dogwoods are one of multiple Indiana tree species suitable for use as firewood.Don Smith/Photodisc/Getty ImagesIn Indiana, a fireplace comes in handy during the winter months as an inexpensive and environmentally friendly way to heat your home. In the warmer months, you can use...
How to Grow Your Own Asparagus Bed
Each spring, tender asparagus spears grace the dinner plates of gardeners who have been patient enough to weather the first two years it takes for an asparagus bed to become established. Perhaps it's the wait that makes the succulent vegetable all that much sweeter. When you build a thriving asparag
How to Sweeten a Pear Tree
Pears are a delicious fruit that can be canned, made into jelly, used in various recipes and eaten raw as a snack. Pear trees can live and produce fruit for 100 years, and they make a wonderful addition to any garden. While there's some debate about whether it's possible to use gardening methods to
How Long Do Forget-Me-Nots Bloom?
Myosotis sylvatica, or forget-me-not flowers, are perennial, and rebloom year after year on the same root system. The plants grow less than 1 foot tall, with small blue flowers. The flowers bloom in early spring, and under normal circumstances and healthy growing conditions the blooms will appear fo
How to Arrange Flowers in a Mediterranean-Style
The region that surrounds the Mediterranean Sea is famous for its warm, dry climate and abundant sunshine. The residents use a palette of soft, faded colors that are inspired by nature to create a breezy and casual, yet rich and vibrant, feel. Chipped furniture, worn finishes, earthy textures and an
Plants That Bloom in the Summer
Gladiolus flowers bloom in the summer.gladiolus yellow flowers image by Maria Brzostowska from Fotolia.comSummer time is the time when it is relatively easy to have a beautiful garden. Many plants bloom in the summer and the sunny days are perfect for their growth. Choose a variety of...
What Is the Difference Between a Male & Female Avocado Plant?
Avocado plants are different from trees and plants that have a distinct male and female identities, with the males' flowers sending out pollen to fertilize the females' flowers. Rather, they are hermaphroditic, but have a complex system of blooming and fertilization that includes two distinct types
How to Grow Gourmet Mushrooms
Love to garden? Love to cook? Why not combine the two activities in a new and flavorful way. Growing your own gourmet mushrooms is easier than you think, and there are many varieties available for home growers.
Soil Types in Louisiana
Louisiana is home to a number of soil types.Michael Hitoshi/Photodisc/Getty ImagesSoil typically is formed by a number of different chemical and physical processes, and usually comprises the uppermost 6 to 8 inches of the surface. Often, different locations will possess different types...
How to Hard Prune Boxwoods
The boxwood shrub is a hardy, easy-to-grow shrub that is commonly found in well-groomed gardens. It is easily pruned into a formal hedge and because it doesn't grow too quickly, it isn't high-maintenance. However, an overgrown shrub will need a "hard" pruning to get it back in shape. A hard pruning
How to Grow Vegetables in Artificial Light
Vegetables are relatively straightforward and always rewarding to grow, but not always convenient. Although most regions support some vegetables in the summer, they may not support the vegetables you want. You may also look to grow summertime vegetables like tomatoes and beans in the winter, when th
How to Plant Cucumbers in Texas
Cucumbers that grow well in Texas soil include varieties for pickling such as the Carolina, Multipik, National and Fancypak. Look for slicing cucumbers among Sweet Slice and Sweet Success varieties. Straight 8 and Poinsett are two more slicing varieties that grow well in Texas soil. Choose the right
How to Use Contour Plowing to Prevent Erosion
Traditionally, agricultural land that is plowed up and then down on a slope often has a problem of erosion caused by wind and rain. If erosion occurs, the topsoil is washed away and the ground becomes unproductive for crops. Prevent erosion using contour farming, which is simply following the contou
Calla Lily Wiring Techniques
The calla lily is an exotic blossom that makes for an elegant addition to formal floral bouquets. The colorful trumpet-shaped spathe or bract surrounds the true flowers, which are easily mistaken for a pistil. The spathe is referred to as a blossom when working with the calla.The lilies are arranged
How to Care for a Terra-Cotta Planter
Terra cotta planters, made of clay, are a good choice for your plants because they are beautiful to look at and their inherent porosity means that overwatering plants is not an problem like it can sometimes be with plastic pots. The pores in the clay allow the plants roots to breathe and clay is bet