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How to Kill Bagworm Bags
Ridding your yard of bagworms bags can be done with items you may already have around your house, instead of paying for expensive insecticides, which are not always effective. Bagworms are actually a species of caterpillar that get their name from the bags that hold their eggs while developing. By m
Bougainvillea and Frost Damage
Bougainvillea plants are flowering vines that originated in Brazil. These plants grow best in daytime temperatures of 70 to 85 degrees F, with cooler night temperatures between 60 and 70 degrees F.
Canadian System of Soil Classification
Canada uses its own system of soil classification that is based on natural properties of the soil that can be precisely defined. It is not concerned with interpretations of what value each type of soil has, or what uses it might be put to. This keeps the Canadian soil classification system objective
How to Take Cuttings From a Dragon Plant
The dragon plant, also known as Dracaena, is a popular houseplant that cleans the air by removing toxins and replacing them with fresh oxygen. Dragon plants grow well in mildly acidic soil and will tolerate almost any lighting conditions. They produce fragrant blooms that are generally white, and so
How do I Grow a Pineapple Plant at Home?
The pineapple plant Ananas comosus is the only one of several thousand tropical American bromeliad species that yields an edible fruit. It is commonly said that Christopher Columbus discovered this plant, in which South America, Asia and Hawaii widely cultivates. Pineapple plants can grow from the t
What Is a German Iris?
You may know German iris (Iris germanica) by its more familiar name, bearded iris. Irises that fall into this group have six petals -- three upright and three hanging. Each of the hanging petals has a fuzzy line running down the middle, which looks like a beard. These are some of the easiest irises
How to Remove Crabgrass From Gardens
If crabgrass (Digitaria) makes an appearance in your garden, declare war against this noxious invader by pulling it out before it sets seed and multiplies!
About Rose Bushes
For thousands of years, roses have been cherished by gardeners the world over for their beauty, variety and fragrance. They are so valued and so widespread that they have become symbols and have made their way into popular culture.
Roses in the Shade
It is no secret that plants enjoy plenty of sunlight. Plants need sunlight in order to complete the process of photosynthesis and generate food in order to continue growing. Despite this fact, some plants have evolved a high tolerance to shady environments and can grown healthfully in outside areas
How to Stop Olive Trees From Flowering
Olive trees can make a mess of your yard or garden. Fruitless varieties don't make significantly less of a mess, either, cluttering up your yard with discarded blooms. If you're tired of cleaning up after your olive tree, there are a couple of chemical products you can use to stop it from flowering.
Why Are Green Plants Important to Animals?
Animals are heterotrophs, organisms that cannot make their own food and must depend on other organisms for energy and nutrition. Plants, by contrast, are autotrophs that can produce their own food from sunlight, CO2 and water.
Herbicides That Are Safe to Use on Vegetable Plants Like Asparagus
Applying chemicals to vegetable gardens is more tricky than applying them to ornamentals because, of course, you don't want to eat anything that contains harmful compounds. Commercial growers have more options than homeowners but there are some products available in small quantities. Be aware that h
Cure for Fungus or Mildew on Plants
Wet weather can sometimes result in fungus and mildew problems on trees, gardens and many plants. Once infected, you will likely need to apply a fungicide. However, as you are treating the infestation, look at how you are watering the affected plant or plants. You may need to change how you water th
Size of a Redbud Tree
The redbud tree is a small, ornamental tree that typically grows 20 to 30 feet tall and 15 to 25 feet wide. The height of redbud trees varies little by cultivar, but can be influenced by age and site selection. Largely due to its small, accommodating size, there are several functions within the land
How to Grow by Fluorescent Light
If you live in a harsh winter climate, growing plants and vegetables year-round can seem impossible. But with fluorescent lighting, you can replicate sunlight, which will allow you to grow year-round, and indoors. In fact, most plants can be grown to maturity in fluorescent light, depending on how y
Uses for Marigold Seeds
Marigolds are a good choice for gardens, flower boxes and planters because they bloom over a long period of time and offer a wide variety of shapes, colors and sizes from which to choose. They are also a hardy plant, not often troubled by disease or insect pests. With their profusion of blooms, you
Flowers of Romania
Carpathian bellflowers grow wild in Romania.bellflower Campanula herminii, in the Spanish mountains image by Lars Lachmann from Fotolia.comRomania has a continental climate with hot summers from April to July. Romania has three separate regions where more than 2,400 different species of...
Fast Growing Trees Native to the Southern Ontario Area
Native plants are those that are indigenous to an area and occur there naturally. Native plants of Southern Ontario have also evolved in the region and are well adapted to the local growing conditions. Southern Ontario is a large geographic area, hence when choosing plants, it is a good...
Tall Hedge Plants for Privacy
A variety of plants are used as hedges for various reasons. Examples include windbreaks, sound barriers and privacy screens. Privacy requires tall plants. Both trees and shrubs of varying heights are used as screens. The most commonly pictured is the evergreen or conifer that never loses its leaves.
Cures for Blanket Weeds
Blanket weeds can spread very rapidly.rain image by hazel proudlove from Fotolia.comBlanket weed is a form of algae, also referred to as string algae. Given optimal growth conditions, the weed can rapidly colonize water bodies by breaking off its new branches, which then spread and take...