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Hyacinth Pond Plants
Three species of water hyacinth, a flowering aquatic plant, thrive in ponds throughout North and South America. While native to South America, the hyacinth plant has spread to many countries in Europe and across the world. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, several types of...
How to Replant Golden Queen Corn for Seed
Golden queen corn is a variety of sweet corn. Planting golden queen corn as a seed crop requires careful planning before the seed crop is ever sown. Accidental cross-pollination and lack of diversity in the genetics of the intended variety are two of the greatest concerns that require the most plann
How to Grow Banana Peppers From Seed
Banana peppers are long, narrow peppers that come in both sweet and moderately hot varieties that can be eaten fresh, roasted or pickled. Like other types of chili peppers, banana peppers start green but then typically turn the bright yellow that gives them their name. They may turn orange or even r
How to Raise Red Worms in Tubs
Raising your own worms is an inexpensive way to breed your own fishing bait or produce compost to add to your potted plants or garden. Worm composting is referred to as vermicomposting. Plastic worm bins provide a home for your red worms as well as keeping their bedding material and food supply neat
Spider Mites on Roses
Spider mites are a common pest in the rose garden and if left unchecked, can cause considerable damage in very little time. They thrive in hot, dry conditions when the plant is under stress, but they can be managed easily.
What Can You Use to Tie Up Tomato Plants?
Some gardeners regard tall stakes as a statement of hope for the tomato season. Nearly all gardeners have opinions concerning the best ties for growing tomato plants. Whether they combine tying with pruning or not, gardeners put considerable ingenuity into developing ties that support both fruit and
Care of Ranunculus
Ranunculus produces peony-like flowers throughout the spring months. It grows hardy in USDA planting zones 8 through 11, but it cannot tolerate the winter frost in zones 3 through 7. Plant ranunculus in fall in mild climates and in early spring if your area experiences frost. With only minimal care
How to Edge With Boulders
Using large stones or boulders as garden edging gives your garden beds a clean yet natural appearance. Large stones are available for purchase at your local garden center. However, depending on where you live, you may be able to find some for free in nearby parks. Select boulders which are close in
Recommended Flowers for the Texas Heat
Texas is a large state known for its hot, humid summers. Despite the Texas heat, a variety of flowers can grow and thrive. These tough flowers are native to Texas, which helps them withstand the heat better than non-native plant species. Covering hardiness zones 6a to 9b, there's a...
How to Kill Onion Grass
Wild onion (Allium canadense) is a weed with flat leaves. It is also known as onion grass. This weed is a perennial plant and therefore needs multi-season treatments to get rid of it. Its underground bulbs persist for years. The grass emerges from the bulbs in the late fall and grows through the s
Shade Trees in Utah
Evergreen trees add year-round interest to the garden and provide a windbreak.large pine tree image by Shannon Workman from Fotolia.comA shade tree is a long-term investment. When selecting a tree, it's important to choose a variety that grows in your area. Utah boasts USDA growing zones...
How to Identify Citrus Trees
Fragrant, filled with fronds of foliage and bearing many colors of fruit, citrus trees beautify landscapes across the warm and sunny coasts and climates of our nation. As you encounter these trees, a few observations can clue you in to just what kind of citrus tree you have encountered.
Organic Sedge Weed Control
Organic perennial weed control is important for farmers and home gardeners wishing to grow organic crops. Accordng to the weed management specialists of infonet--biovision.org--a resource for many organic Third World farmers--a weed is typically defined as any plant that is growing where it is not w
Will it Kill Plants to Water Them Before a Freezing Night?
When temperatures dip below zero, gardeners try various methods to protect their plants and extend the growing season a few more weeks. Watering is one method that has proven effective, but proper timing is essential.
The Best Fertilizer to Grow Tomatoes
Homegrown tomatoes are the heart of the summer garden, and acres of these red orbs form the core of many successful market garden operations as well. The best fertilizer for your tomatoes varies, depending on your location and soil conditions as well as the time of year and point in the growing cycl
Common Lawn Weeds in South Carolina
weedsfrosty leaves background image by hazel proudlove from Fotolia.comA perfectly manicured lawn is every homeowner's dream. But with the appearance of common lawn weeds, that dream is shattered. Knowing what type of weed you are dealing with is the first step in getting rid of them....
Tucson Shade Plants
Tucson, Arizona, is in Zone 9 according to the USDA Plant Hardiness Zoning Map, and is a hot desert environment with lots of direct sunlight. Many Tucson yards have shade trees, such as mesquites, palo verdes and willow trees, and many homeowners want to add additional landscaping plants in their sh
The Germination Period of a Peace Lily
The peace lily is a member of a group of plants known as aroids, and a South American native. In nature, the peace lily thrives in boggy, swampy areas in rain forests. In cultivation, it does surprisingly well in low-light, dry areas indoors, but it thrives when given lots of humidity, consistently
Bottle Tree Problems
The weeping bottlebrush tree (Callistemon viminalis) grows 25 to 30 feet tall and 15 to 20 feet wide. It forms a rounded canopy that has distinctive 6-inch-long clusters of bright red stamens and green foliage. A hardy tree, it suffers few pests or diseases.
How to Kill Cattails in a Yard
Many homeowners are pleased when cattails grow along the edges of their ponds, as they can create a charming aesthetic and provide areas in which fish may hide and play. However, because cattail plants possess not one but two methods of reproduction, they can slowly creep away from the appropriate g