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How Dehumidifers Work
Removing MoistureDehumidifiers remove moisture from the air by condensing the moisture as it passes by on the cold coils of the dehumidifier unit. A simple way to understand this concept is to think of a cold glass of lemonade on a hot and humid day. The surface of the glass is cold due...
Tips on Planting Leyland Cypress Trees
The Leyland cypress is an ornamental tree.cypress image by Przemyslaw Malkowski from Fotolia.comThe Leyland cypress or Cupressocyparis leylandii is a pyramidal-shaped tree used for formal hedging, wind block, as a Christmas tree or as a privacy screen. According to the University of...
Insecticide for Squash Bug
Squash bugs are flat, dark-colored bugs about 5/8 inch long. They attack squash, pumpkins and, sometimes, cucumbers and other cucurbits. Squash bugs are usually controlled by physical and cultural means. Use chemical insecticides only when other methods don't work.
How to Grow & Care for Blueberries
Native to North America, blueberries thrive in different parts of the country provided they are grown in well-draining soil with full sun exposure. Belonging to the genus Vaccinium, the bushes grow 4 to 8 feet tall, depending on the variety, and produce light pink or white flowers in spring that dev
What Are the Dangers of Large Pecan Trees?
Pecan trees drop hard, brown nut clusters.Jupiterimages/Photos.com/Getty ImagesPecan trees are large, deciduous trees that grow in warm to temperature climates. The trees, which reach full maturity at 70 feet or taller, produce dark brown, hard-shelled, edible nuts that can be harvested...
What Outdoor Plants Are Poisonous to Pets?
Keep your dog and other pets safe from poisonous plants in your garden.dog image by Ramona smiers from Fotolia.comMore than 700 plants contain active toxins in adequate amounts with the potential to harm pets. Poisonous reactions can range from mild nausea to death. Symptoms vary...
How to Thin Out Crowded Daylilies
Reliable and durable perennials, daylilies (Hemerocallis) quickly multiply into massive clumps of plants, called fans. If overcrowded, their vigor and summer floral display wane. Digging up plants and replanting smaller clumps of plants with ample spacing between them allows regrowth and added vigor
Descriptions of Tomato Varieties
Growing your own fruits and vegetables can be very rewarding, adding color to your garden and nutrition to your diet. If you're interested in growing tomatoes, it's best to get information on various tomato types to determine which kind will grow best for you.
How Much Water Does a Pachysandra Plant Use?
Japanese pachysandra (Pachysandra terminalis) is an herbaceous perennial evergreen groundcover with deep-green, waxy and toothed foliage. Pachysandra is a shade-loving plant suited for cultivation in U.S. Department of Agriculture Plant Hardiness Zones 4 through 7. Although pachysandra appreciates m
What to Do When Orchid Flowers Die
When an orchid loses its blooms, it is not necessarily a sign that the plant has died. Orchids are not annual plants and will return to bloom again the following season if they receive the proper care following blossom drop at the end of the season. Some types of orchids can be encouraged to bloom t
How to Revive a Jade Plant
The jade plant is a beautiful, glossy green houseplant that ages well and can pass from generation to generation. People who dabble in bonsai plants love this attractive shrub. A succulent plant, it requires little care and is easy to transplant in pots to trade with friends or use as housewarming g
How to Care for Roses Outdoors
Roses come in a broad range of blossoms, from a single rose with 11 petals to full roses with 41 or more. Some types include rose bushes in your flower beds or borders, climbing roses along fences or a trellis and ground-cover roses extending 8 feet. Knowing how to care for roses outdoors will conti
How to Sprout Filbert Seeds
The filbert tree, also known as the hazelnut, has been cultivated for generations and has many useful properties. It has been grown for firewood, fencing, basketmaking and, of course, food. It is the delicious, edible nuts that most people are interested in. The trees can be propagated from seed or
What to Do With Dwarf Blueberries in Winter
Wild blueberries grow on hundreds of thousands of square miles of the North America's harshest terrain, clinging to tenuous footholds in the sparse soil. With that sort of ancestry, gardeners might well assume that their dwarf blueberry bushes don't need a lot of assistance to make it through the wi
Tree & Flower Diseases
Tree diseases can occur in the roots, trunk or bark of a tree.birch tree detail image by Stephen Orsillo from Fotolia.comCaring for plants and trees requires more than just providing adequate sunlight, water and soil. Plants and trees are subject to a number of diseases and infections...
How to Take Care of Young Fruit Trees
According to the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service, fruit trees that receive the proper care when they're still young yield the best-quality fruit--and sooner--than others, develop the right shape and a strong frame, and live longer. Pruning, training and adequate feeding are the basics o
What Is Weigela?
The Weigela genus (Weigela spp.) consists of approximately 12 species of deciduous shrubs, all of which hail from eastern Asia. Old fashioned weigela (Weigela florida) is a commonly cultivated variety characterized by coarse leaves and clusters of small, showy flowers. Numerous cultivars of differen
The Care & Pruning of Climbing Roses
When planning to add a climbing rose to the landscape, consider its requirements before purchasing a specimen. As with most roses, climbers require a minimum of six hours of sunlight daily, thrive in soil rich in organic material that has a pH of 5.5 to 7.0 and, because roses feed heavily, require a
Tips on Caring for House Plants
Choose a houseplant that fits into your home environment.house plant isolated image by Yuriy Mazur from Fotolia.comYou can grow almost any plant as a houseplant by changing the environment to meet the plant's needs. Successfully growing houseplants that don't require extra care means...