Mildew on Petunias
If you work away from home, plant petunias in your garden. They release their scent in the evening when you are home to enjoy it. With care, you can protect your petunias from harmful pests like mildew.
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List of California Native Plants
California is home to a wide variety of plants, including several beautiful species of fir trees.sunshine through fir tree image by Petro Feketa from Fotolia.comAccording to the California Native Plant Society, there are numerous benefits to growing native plants in California gardens....
Chrysanthemums as a Natural Mosquito Repellent
Chrysanthemum flowers contain a substance that repels mosquitoes and several other insects, including cockroaches, beetles and flies. Products containing the chrysanthemum extract known as pyrethrins work effectively to kill and repel mosquitoes.
How to Cut Cleome
Cleomes, also known as spider flowers, are tall ornamental annuals planted for their colorful flower clusters. To keep your cleomes blooming and beautiful, you must periodically prune them. By cutting back the faded flowers, you can redirect the plant's energy from seed production to producing more
Facts About Violas
The violet, also known by its Latin name of viola, belongs to the Violacae family of flowering plants and originated in the northern part of the globe, according to The Flower Expert. Most violets grow as perennials.
When to Plant Red Potatoes in Ohio
You can grow a number of potato varieties in Ohio, including red potatoes. According to Ohio State University, potatoes require more care and attention than many other vegetables. Planting at the right time will help give your crop the best chance of success.
Hydrangea Habits
Hydrangeas grow clustered pink, white, blue or purple flowers and have green leaves. Hydrangeas come in varying sizes, with different leaf shapes and habitat preferences, and their flowers and adaptable, gardener-friendly nature make them a popular landscaping plant.
Silver Dollar Jade Plant
The silver dollar jade plant (scientific name Crassula arborescens) is closely related to the more common jade plant seen in garden stores and home windowsills. It is very easy to grow and tolerates neglect well. They make great potted plants or shrubs for dry landscapes.
Planting Zones in Canada
In order to grow a bountiful vegetable garden or a lush flower garden, you need to know the climate for your growing area. Most vegetables and flowers only thrive in certain temperatures. In Canada, these planting or hardiness zones assist farmers and gardeners in determining when and what to plant
Can You Water Japanese Maples Too Much?
The Japanese maple tree grows well in partial shade, planted in clay, sand, acidic and well-mulched soil. Typically achieving a height of 15 to 25 feet, it grows best in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 5 through 8.
Renewal Pruning for a Yaupon Holly
Tolerant of heat, salt spray, wet and dry soil, acidic or alkaline pH, full sun and deep shade, the yaupon holly (Ilex vomitoria) is among the most resilient and tough evergreen shrubs native to the United States. Best grown in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 7 through 10a, yaup
Information on Pea Plants
Pea plants are an excellent choice for the home gardener. There are many types of pea plant for different climates and tastes.
Windbreak Ideas for Bird Feeder
Hedges can be good windbreaks for small areas.Isolated hedge image by Pamela Uyttendaele from Fotolia.comWhether you want to save on your heating bill, make outside areas more pleasant during the windy months, or simply protect a bird feeder from wayward wind gusts, a basic, inexpensive...
How to Select Edible Pod Pea Plants
Edible pod peas are peas inside pods that can be eaten. Harvest the pod with the young peas inside. Eat them whole and fresh or use these tasty edible pod peas for cooking. These suggestions will help you find the right plant for your garden and kitchen.
The Best Time to Prune Cherry Trees
Cherry trees are stone fruit trees and hardier than some of their other fruit cousins. Like any fruit tree, though, cherries require consistent pruning to keep their growth healthy and their fruit production steady. Prune cherries at specific times to accomplish specific goals.
Kinds of Asexual Reproduction
Ginger propagates asexually with rhizomes.ginger root image by Neelrad from Fotolia.comAsexual reproduction is a method of propagation in which a single unit splits, buds or fragments into genetically similar offspring. When plants reproduce asexually, the offspring are created from the...
Landscape Hedges in Central Florida
Central Florida falls in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 8b through 10a and also has characteristically fertile soils in most locations, making it ideal for many hedge shrubs, including a few subtropical species. Central Florida gardening is helped along by the warm climate and
The Care of Cone Flower Plants
The downward facing petals and cone-shaped center of coneflowers give any garden or yard a bright, beautiful appearance. When properly cared for, these sun-loving perennials can continue to grow for at least four years. Coneflowers typically require little care aside from an occasional watering and
White Cottony Maple Scale Flying Insects
White cottony scale maple insects are small, flat, oval brown insects that commonly occur on boxelder, honeylocust, linden, poplar, basswood, elm and maple trees. The species Pulvinaria innumerabilis, cottony maple scale produces a white cotton-like egg sac two to three times the length of the body
What Size Container for Watermelon?
While large watermelons weighing 25 lbs. or more require a garden plot of 6-by-4 feet to grow, smaller varieties can successfully be grown in a container in a small space. Whether you live in a city apartment with a balcony or have a yard with limited gardening space, you can grow watermelon.