By: Jackie CarrollYesterday, today and tomorrow plants have flowers that change color day by day. Find out what to do when this enchanting tropical shrub fails to bloom in this article.No Blooms on Yesterday, Today and TomorrowYesterday, today and tomorrow plant is often called by its proper botanical name, Brunfelsia.
By: Amy GrantIf you think pumpkins are just for jack-o-lanterns and pumpkin pie, think again. There are many ways to use pumpkins. While the aforementioned are practically synonymous uses for pumpkins around the holidays, there are many other ways of using pumpkins. Not sure what to do with pumpkins?
Blooming gardens, featuring exotic species of flora, are invariably popular with plant lovers. Today we will talk about celosia native to Africa, Asia and South America. Celosia is divided into 3 groups according to the structure of inflorescences: spikelet - inflorescences are in the shape of a candle; comb - the flower resembles a cock's comb; feathery - have panicle inflorescences.
From 1000 to 1900 ... from the Middle Ages to the modern era ... from the ideal climate to freezing The first centuries of the second millennium coincide with the last of the Middle Ages, which represented from the climatic point of view the most favorable period of the last millennia for the mild climate that allowed the cultivation in northern Europe of plants, such as grapevines and wheat, hitherto unknown, and the northward expansion of forests where the glaciers had dominated.
By: Mary H. Dyer, Credentialed Garden WriterWhat is Denniston’s Superb Plum? Originating in Albany, New York in the last 1700s, Denniston’s Superb plum trees were initially known as Imperial Gage. These hardy trees produce round fruit with greenish-golden flesh and a sweet, juicy flavor. Denniston’s Superb plum trees are disease resistant and easy to grow, even for novice gardeners.
Lupine, a very hardy perennial ... with original flowers Lupine is a plant that is usually found in rustic gardens. It is also said that it is a plant that is planted in numbers in the priest's gardens. In the small village where I used to live, if so "formerly", well, without being "an old man" I am no longer "a new kid" ... I am between two waters.
By: Liz BaesslerHimalayan balsam (Impatiens glandulifera) is a very attractive but problematic plant, especially in the British Isles. Keep reading to learn more about how to control Himalayan balsam plants.Is Himalayan Balsam Invasive?Himalayan balsam plants are native to Asia. In the early 19th century, they were brought to the British Isles to be planted in gardens, and before long they escaped into the wild, where they continue to cause a number of serious problems.
By: Liz BaesslerCyclamen are low, flowering plants that produce bright, beautiful blooms in shades of red, pink, purple, and white. Keep reading to learn more about how to grow cyclamen in pots.Container Grown CyclamenWhile they prefer cool weather and actually bloom in the winter, cyclamen plants can’t tolerate temperatures below freezing.
By: Nikki Tilley, Author of The Bulb-o-licious GardenPolka dot plant (Hypoestes phyllostachya), also known as freckle face plant, is a popular indoor plant (though it can be grown outdoors in warmer climates) grown for its attractive foliage. In fact, this is where the plant’s name derived, as its leaves are dotted with splotches of color—from white to green, pink, or red.
How I fought with moles on the site In connection with the active propaganda for the destruction of moles, which has recently been carried out in many horticultures, I also decided to fight these mammals from the order of insectivores on my garden plot. I fought with different methods, but the mole bypassed all my traps, laying its new passages under the beds with garden strawberries.
By: Shelley PierceIf someone were to mention “mesquite” to me, my thoughts immediately turn to the mesquite wood used for grilling and barbecuing. Given that I am a foodie, I always think of things in terms of my taste buds or stomach. So, I have often wondered, “Is there more to mesquite beyond the grill?
Each year when I was in grade school through middle school, our family would travel from Eastern Washington to the Oregon Coast. One of our stops enroute to our destination was at one of Willamette Valley’s hazelnut farms, where about 99 of all the hazelnuts grown in the United States are cultivated.
By: Bonnie L. Grant, Certified Urban AgriculturistBulbscan be propagated several ways, but one of the easiest is through division.Those little shoots coming from a bulb indicate that the bulb is reproducingunderground. Each little shoot will become a bulb in time and flower. The smallshoots growing from bulbs are the fastest way to get more blooming plants.
Get Started Growing Strawberry Spinach: What Is Strawberry SpinachBy Liz BaesslerStrawberry spinach is a bit of a misnomer. It is related to spinach, but its berries share little with strawberries. Their bright red color and accompanying leaves make for an excellent accent in salads. Learn more about growing strawberry spinach here.
Prime destination for succulent loversRSSFacebookInstagramTwitterPinterestHomeSucculentopediaBrowse Succulents by Scientific NameBrowse Succulents by Common NameBrowse Succulents by GenusBrowse Succulents by FamilyBrowse Succulents by USDA Hardiness ZoneBrowse Succulents by OriginBrowse Cacti by GenusAbout SucculentsCultivationGeneral CareLight RequirementsPotting SoilWateringFertilizingPests and DiseasesRepottingPropagationPruningGraftingArrangingSucculent UsesMedicinal SucculentsCosmetic SucculentsCulinary SucculentsSacred SucculentsLibraryBooksStoriesMyths and LegendsStampsWorld of Flowering PlantsYou are at:Home » Archive for & 34;Tartogo& 34;Browsing: TartogoSucculentopediaJatropha podagrica (Buddha Belly Plant)Jatropha podagrica is a tropical succulent shrub that grows up to 8 feet (2.
By: Mary Ellen EllisStrawberry guava is a large shrub or small tree that is native to South America and loves a warm climate. There are some good reasons to choose strawberry guava plants over the common guava, including more attractive fruit and foliage, and a better tasting tropical fruit. Read on to learn more about strawberry guava care.
By: Amy GrantA carrot disease that coincides with warm temperatures close to harvest is called carrot southern blight. What is southern blight on carrots? Read on to learn how to identify carrots with southern blight and if there are any methods of southern blight carrot control.What is Southern Blight on Carrots?
Prime destination for succulent loversRSSFacebookInstagramTwitterPinterestHomeSucculentopediaBrowse Succulents by Scientific NameBrowse Succulents by Common NameBrowse Succulents by GenusBrowse Succulents by FamilyBrowse Succulents by USDA Hardiness ZoneBrowse Succulents by OriginBrowse Cacti by GenusAbout SucculentsCultivationGeneral CareLight RequirementsPotting SoilWateringFertilizingPests and DiseasesRepottingPropagationPruningGraftingArrangingSucculent UsesMedicinal SucculentsCosmetic SucculentsCulinary SucculentsSacred SucculentsLibraryBooksStoriesMyths and LegendsStampsWorld of Flowering PlantsYou are at:Home » Archive for & 34;Aloe succotrina& 34;Browsing: Aloe succotrinaSucculentopediaAloe succotrina (Fynbos Aloe)Aloe succotrina (Fynbos Aloe) is an attractive succulent shrub that grows up to 5 feet (1.
Photos of indoor plants Published: June 16, 2012 Reprinted: Last edits: Briefly about leaving Does not tolerate being under the sun, lighting needs diffused. During the growing season, the temperature is maintained at a level of 20-22 degrees, and in winter not lower than 16. The syngonium is often watered, immediately after the surface of the earthen mixture has dried.
Your own strawberries are more fragrant and healthier than purchased ones. But in order to enjoy juicy berries in summer, you need to prepare in advance. Even in the fall, it is necessary to purchase seedlings of garden strawberries and plant them, following the recommendations of specialists. Planting strawberries in autumn: the main stages The most favorable time to settle in your area a berry of ordinary varieties is autumn.
