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Types of Birch Tree
A group of paper birches.birch image by smarty from Fotolia.comSome American birch (Betula spp) trees-- like Murray's birch, or B. murrayana-- grow only in a single state. Others grow from the Canadian border to the Gulf Coast and, in the case of river birch (B. nigra), into Kansas,...
What Causes Yellowing of Leaves on Impatiens?
Maintain pest -and-disease-free impatiens to avoid leaf yellowing.Design Pics/Valueline/Getty ImagesWhile impatiens are typically low maintenance and add visual interest and a wide range of colors to the home garden, they are susceptible to leaf yellowing as a symptom of a deeper problem....
Easiest Flowering Indoor Plants
Ask the average gardener about plants that flower indoors and he or she will probably smirk and tell you to buy a spray of silk flowers and stick them into your spider plant. However, you can have the last laugh. There are easy-to-care-for plants that flower indoors with not much more...
Light Requirements for a Begonia
Begonias come in many varieties with different light requirements.begonia image by Maria Brzostowska from Fotolia.comWhile begonias produce lovely, delicate flowers, they are heat-loving annuals that landscapers depend upon for their toughness. Depending upon your landscape conditions,...
Black Spots on Live Oak Leaves
Live oak leaves should be flat, dark green and healthy. This allows the oak tree to photosynthesize and turn sunlight into energy for processing nutrients and moving water throughout the structure of the branches, trunk and roots. Black spots on the leaves indicate a serious health problem that affe
What Causes Knock Out Roses to Turn Yellow?
Knock Out roses hit the gardening scene in 2000. They are the most disease-resistant rose on the market, according to wholesaler Conard-Pyle, and they are very easy to grow. Knock Out blooms come in red, yellow and shades of pink. While known for being low-maintenance plants, Knock Out roses are som
The Best Groundcovers for Mid Atlantic Sunny Flower Beds
When considering what ground covers are most appropriate for use in sunny flower beds, take into consideration the planting zone. For instance, the Mid-Atlantic region states fall into USDA Zones ranging from 5a to 7b depending on elevation, latitude and relation to Atlantic coastal...
Gypsum Uses for Lawns
Gypsum improves the health of an established lawn.Grass lawn image by Dan Marsh from Fotolia.comGypsum is a naturally occurring mineral composed of 96 percent calcium sulfate. This soft mineral is used on existing lawns to treat the soil and improve the health of the lawn. Applied to an...
Brown Edges on the Leaves of Houseplants
Brown leaf margins and tips plague many houseplants. There are several causes, all of which are fairly simple to remedy. When you discover these brown, crisp parts on your plants, it is acceptable to trim them away as it is dead tissue. However, if the problem is not solved, they may return, or the
Adaptations of the Daylily
Daylilies (Hemerocallis spp.) are bulletproof plants. They can thrive for many years under adverse conditions with complete neglect and are often found growing and blooming at abandoned homesteads. Their tenacity is due in part to their adaptation to soil, water and light conditions, according to th
How to Plant Bean Bushes
Bush beans are easy to plant from seed. Plant seeds of bush variety of bean in your vegetable garden, two weeks after the last spring frost date and when the top layer of soil is warm. Bean seeds won't germinate in cool soil. For a continual harvest plant bean seeds every two weeks until the middle
How to Kill Moss in Grass in Central Oregon
Oregon's wet and warm winters create an ideal environment for the growth of moss. Moss is a primitive, nonvascular plant with reproductive spores and simple, shallow, thin root structures. The success of moss for more than hundreds of millions of years is due largely to its opportunistic, simple and
Types of Outside Crawling Ivy
Ivy spreads just about anywhere. Up buildings, around trees, across the ground, if an empty space exists, ivy fills it. These green carpets and blankets of leaves lend an air of sophistication and charm to a garden. Ivy also helps cover unsightly structures in your yard, such as fences or sheds. Som
What Are the Different Kinds of Plastic Beads for Windows?
Since the 1970s, plastic beads have served as a funky alternative to window curtains, blinds and drapes. Adding color, texture and a touch of whimsy to rooms, bead types vary to size and shape; use them to elevate the design details of a space. You can also cut strands with multiple bead types and s
How to Start a Bonsai Plant
Bonsai is an ancient art that has been practiced for centuries in Japan. It involves pruning and cultivating a young tree or plant, manipulating its growth so that it resembles a miniature tree. The process includes trimming the roots and frequent repotting. The soil will dry out quickly, making it
How to Grow Sub-Zero Roses
If you've grown weary of black spot, powdery mildew and other rose diseases, you may be a candidate for growing Sub-Zero roses. Developed by Dr. Walter Brownell, Sub-Zero roses are hybrids of Vigorousa Rosa Eichuraiana and hybrid tea roses. Being disease-resistant isn't their only positive quality;
How to Prepare Roses & Plants for Winter
The normal life cycle of most plants includes a dormant season that stretches from late fall to early spring. This season slows down the processes of the plant to nearly a standstill so it conserves energy to stand up to winter cold and lack of moisture and nutrition. While roses and other plants go
Directions for Planting Easter Lilies After Easter
The Easter lily (Lilium longiflorum) has long been associated with the arrival of spring and the Easter holiday. With its vibrant, trumpet-shaped white flowers and enticingly sweet smell, the Easter lily is sometimes given as a present either at Easter or to celebrate the coming of spring. Since the