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How to Plant Orchids in the Pot
Despite what you've heard about the impossibility of growing orchids as houseplants, if you're willing to dedicate some time to the task, you will end up with attractive flowers that add grace to your home. Of the 25,000 orchid species, Phalaenopsis is the most widely sold as a houseplant. Although
Uses of Gardenia Aqualla
Gardenia aqualla is a small herbaceaous flowering shrub native to warm and tropical regions of sub-Saharan West Africa. It's related to the common gardenia species found in the United States in the Rubiaceae or Madder family of plants, along with coffee. Gardenia aqualla is a small, thickly branched
How to Wash an Artificial Tree
If you have an artificial tree in your home that is notorious for catching dust, there is no need to cringe at the thought of cleaning every tiny leaf by hand. In fact, you can clean several artificial trees at the same time without having to use a vacuum, duster, silk plant spray or hair spray. All
Insecticide for Peach Trees
Any time you plant something to eat there is a bounty of other creatures that want to eat it, too. Peach trees have more than their fair share of insect pests, especially when they are planted in a monoculture--row upon row of trees laid out like a banquet table for hungry borers, leafrollers and sc
How to Care for a Medjool Palm Tree
You have probably had a close encounter with a Medjool palm tree (Phoenix dactylifera or African date palm). On Palm Sunday, many Christian religions use the fronds of this palm tree during Easter services. The Medjool also produces edible drupe fruits known as dates and is considered the "true" dat
Beautiful Blooming Flowers
Easter lilies are grown for their beautiful blooming flowers.lily with dew image by MPH from Fotolia.comPlants added to the garden in celebration of their beautiful blooming flowers bring color and visual impact to your home. Whether your gardening space provides an abundance of sunshine...
How to Propagate Burro Tail Cacti
Burro's tail and jellybean are common names for the plant formally known as Sedum morganianum. The succulent comes from Mexico. In the United States, it grows in U.S. Department of Agriculture hardiness zones 9 to 11 or as houseplants. The stems on burro's tail droop under the heavy weight of many j
How to Determine How Much Water Your Garden Needs
How much water your garden actually needs depends on how well the soil drains and the amount of water-holding capacity there is in your particular type of soil. Here is a simple test you can do to determine how fast your soil drains. When you have that information, you can adjust your watering sched
How to Get Rid of Fillmore Moles
Fillmore is an agricultural community located below San Cayetano Mountain peak in Ventura County, California. With agricultural life come problems and pests such as moles. Moles are mammals known as insectivores that feed on insects. Even though the mole itself does not typically bother gardens or c
Japanese Red Maple Tree Facts
The Japanese red maple tree adds a dash of color to gardens and lawns. This tree grows most successfully from grafts and shows moderate resistance to pests, although they can fall prey to fungal diseases.
Gardening Around Walnut Trees
Walnut trees are beautiful sturdy trees that many people plant in their gardens to provide shade and to harvest its fruit. There are various drawbacks, however, to having this tree in the garden, because it secretes a toxin that will kill specific types of plants that you have planted. Nonetheless,
Weeping Rosemary Plants
Rosemary just wants to grow and grow and grow.rosemary image by hazel proudlove from Fotolia.comRosemary is an herb that comes in many varieties, one of which is the weeping rosemary. However, this weeping rosemary actually refers to a few different species of rosemary. Rosemary has black...
Gerber Daisy Flower Arrangement Problems
Gerbera daisies are used in floral arrangements because of their bright colors, cheery flowers and large blossoms. With the proper care, they will last for up to a week in an arrangement. Unfortunately there are a few problems when arranging gerbera daisies.
Will Lavender Grow in the Shade?
Lavender's floral yet piquant smell perfumes soaps, lotions, bath oils and -- for the adventurous -- baked goods, savory dishes and cocktails. Most garden plants grow best when given plenty of sun, and lavender is no exception. Lavender can be finicky to grow, needing a light touch with watering, an
How Do I Move a Walnut Tree?
Walnut trees are large, deciduous round-shaped trees grown for the nuts produced and sometimes the wood. The Carpathian English walnut, or Juglans regia "Carpathian," grows 40 to 60 feet high and wide, and the black walnut, or Juglans nigra, can reach from 50 to 75 feet high with equal sized spreads
What Are the Adaptations of a Pine Tree?
Pine trees thrive in challenging environments. Growing in cold, northern climates, arid conditions and often in locations subject to frequent intense forest fires, pine trees nevertheless have evolved cunning characteristics that allow them to prevail and even dominate. They share some of these char
Do Blueberry Plants Produce All Summer?
Blueberries grow on long-lived perennial bushes. Plant them once and they will reward you with berries year after year. Blueberry bushes can live for decades with minimal care. Several varieties of blueberries are grown in the United States, where about 90 percent of the world's commercial blueberri
How to Germinate a Plum Seed
Plums are categorized into three main groups -- the European, Damson and Japanese, according to the University of Rhode Island Landscape and Horticulture Program. Each group has its own qualities and benefits, but all have the same general growth requirements, although some have different pollinatio
How to Propagate Campanula
Campanula, also called bellflower and Canterbury bell, is an herbaceous flowering perennial that blooms in late spring and summer. It comes in many varieties, from the small alpine campanula to species that grow 18 inches tall. Though it's pretty, with purplish-blue blossoms on delicate stems, campa
How to Grow Bamboo for Lumber
Growing bamboo for lumber can be profitable because it is a fast-growing plant. Bamboo lumber is used worldwide in construction and furniture making. It is strong and can be used as the main structural material for some buildings. Many species of bamboo can be harvested in as little as three to five