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Perennial Summer Bulbs
Gladiolus may need staking in the garden.Jupiterimages/Photos.com/Getty ImagesPerennial summer bulbs begin rising from the surface of the soil just as spring bulbs begin to wane. Fleshy, flower or foliage storage organs such as corms, tubers, rhizomes and tuberous roots are sometimes...
Temperature Range to Grow Tomatoes
Tomatoes are the most commonly grown vegetable in home gardens, but they are somewhat picky about growing conditions. They need full sun, plenty of moisture and moderate temperatures.
Yellow Leaves at the Base of New Buds
Leaf trouble is a fairly common event in a garden, and may be as simple as wilting to color discoloration and dropping. Most often, when yellowing is present, it is a symptom of an underlying problem. This problem should be diagnosed and repaired as soon as possible to prevent irreversible damage. T
Evergreen Shrubs and Landscaping
Evergreen shrubs are a great way to add texture, color and interest throughout the year in any landscape. Evergreen shrubs are accent pieces in formal and informal landscape designs. Planting and caring for evergreen shrubs does require a fair amount of time so it is important to select the plants c
How do I Plant Pepper Plants for a Family?
Pepper plants are popular choices for home vegetable gardens and can even be grown in pots if desired. One common variety is the bell pepper, which produces green fruit that ripens to a variety of colors, including red and yellow. When planting pepper plants for a family, there are several considera
Growing Bamboo Cane
PlantingWhen planting bamboo in the ground, press on the dirt firmly after filling in around the roots. There should be no air pockets in the root area. Make sure the plant is an inch or so below ground level so it can trap water during the initial growing period. If the soil is clay...
How to Prune a Black Currant Bush
Black currant (Ribes nigrum) is a species of edible currant fruit that grows from bramblelike bushes and is related to gooseberries as well as red and white currants. According to Purdue University, the most common black currant cultivars grown in the United States are Consort, Crusader and Titania,
How to Grow Pinquito Beans
Similar in appearance to the pinto bean, the Pinquito or Santa Maria Pinquito reached the Southwest United States and California in the 1800s via Swiss and Italian immigrants. Reintroduced as an heirloom bush bean variety, these beans can be tricky to find in stores. Order seeds from a seed catalog
Signs of Sclerotinia Wilt
Sclerotinia wilt is a damaging disease that affects more than 300 plant species. This fungal disease is active in cool weather and is most intense when temperatures range from 60 to 70 degrees Fahrenheit. While sclerotinia wilt produces slightly different symptoms in different host plants, the prima
Annual Tropical Hanging Vines
Morning glory.morning glory image by ATLANTISMEDIA from Fotolia.comTropical and semitropical annual vines provide a colorful accent to porches and patios. Annual vines grow very fast and produce flowers abundantly. They are often used to create a summer screen and to cover walls and...
How to Send Flowers to Friends
Flowers make an appropriate gift for a variety of occasions. They are used to commemorate many of life's most significant moments, including births, marriages, graduations, and deaths. With their assorted colors, shapes, sizes, and scents, flowers lend their expressive beauty to any situation or env
Homemade Powdery Mildew Control
A disease that can attack various plants including vegetables and crops, powdery mildew is a fuzzy, white growth that can cause a slew of problems. If you do not treat the powdery mildew in a timely manner, the plant's leaves will begin to wilt and, if left untreated, the plant may become damaged be
Water Requirements for Impatiens
Impatiens bloom profusely when watered regularly.impatiens image by palms from Fotolia.comImpatiens are one of the few annual flowers that thrive in partially shaded locations. While shaded areas do not dry out as quickly as full-sun beds, they must still be watered regularly to prevent...
Crystals for Plants
Crystals are an important protective feature in some plants' genetic makeups. Just as a porcupine has quills for protection or an octopus releases a black fog as defense against an enemy, some types of plants have crystals that keep herbivores away. While some plant species are dangerous...
How to Use Grow Beds for Vegetables
Grow beds are also called raised beds. Raised beds are, essentially, very large containers. Raised beds are almost always built outdoors. They may look as if they are simply small gardens with borders, but in reality the inside of grow beds are lined with weed block or pea stones. This creates a bar
Fastest Growing Plant Seeds
Some seeds are the racecars of the plant world, given the right conditions. They need light soils, water, light and temperatures between about 65 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit. Most fast-growing seeds are annuals, since they complete their lifecycle in one season. Some sprout and grow so quickly that mo
How to Grow Huckleberries in Missouri
Wild huckleberries have not yet been successfully cultivated, but horticulturalists continue to look for ways. In the meantime, you can grow garden huckleberries (Solanum melanocerasum) throughout most of the United States, including Missouri, which has a mild climate. Garden huckleberry plants prod
How to Revive Roses
Available in countless varieties, colors and flower forms, roses provide both color and sweet fragrance to the flower garden. Roses bushes survive for many years, but the plants may become overgrown or stop blooming well over time. Summer heat can also leave roses looking weak and unkempt. Lack of w
Information on the Sienna Maple Tree
The Sienna maple is one of several cultivars--including the October Glory maple--that belong to the Freeman maple family of hybrids. The tree is frequently planted in urban settings.
How to Plant Blue Flag Iris Seeds
Blue flag iris is a water iris and grows to 2 to 3 feet tall. The flowers are a deep purple blue, as the name implies. The flowers bloom in May or June, but the foliage remains year round as a fresh green addition to your garden. Once they're established and blooming, irises can be divided at the ro