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Growing Yucca Root
The Agave family boasts more than 20 species of yucca, a plant that thrives in hot, dry areas. With sword-shaped, sometimes sharply pointed or edged leaves, yuccas are some of the more interesting plants of the desert. The yucca moth is its only pollinator, so gardeners living outside the moth's ran
How Deep to Plant Seed Potatoes
The potato is a tuber, or special underground stem that stores energy for the plant. It develops below the soil, straw or mulch covering. Each tuber is capable of sprouting a new plant from special structures called eyes. Since several eyes exist on each potato, they are often cut into pieces to i
How to Control Seed Dormancy
To ensure survival of the seedling, seeds must germinate when conditions are ideal for the young plant to establish itself and grow. Seed dormancy evolved as one way to keep seeds inactive until the seedling stands a good chance of survival. Some seeds have tough seed coats that forbid water from en
Flowers That Like Sun & Shade
Some gardens take sun and shade.leaves image by Andrzej Dziedzic from Fotolia.comThere are plants for sun and plants for shade, but some plants like a little of both. If you have one of those yards that gets a lot of sun and shade during the course of the day, there are a variety of...
How to Identify & Describe Two Types of Asexual Reproduction
Not all life uses sex, or the fertilization of one individual by another, to reproduce and create new individuals. Sexual reproduction makes mammals pregnant, and sexual reproduction in plants typically produces seeds in fruits, seed pods or cones. Asexual reproduction is used by some animal species
Tips on Tying Star Jasmine
Star jasmine (Trachelospermum jasminoides) is not actually part of the jasmine family; jasminoide means "jasminelike," according to Sloat Garden Center. These plants can be recognized by their fragrant, white, pinwheel-shaped flowers that are present around springtime and summer. The twining vines a
How to Plant an Oil Palm Tree
The oil palm is actually two different species of tropical plant, one native to Western Africa, and one native to South and Central America. Both plants grow to around 50 feet in height, and produce a large fleshy fruit whose pulp can be crushed to produce palm oil, which is a valuable crop in many
Hybrid Varieties of Sugarcane in USA
Florida leads sugarcane production in the United States.Ryan McVay/Photodisc/Getty ImagesSugarcane is a sturdy, tall, native tropical grass of Asia and has been in cultivation in the tropical and sub-tropical regions of the world for nearly 4,000 years. According to the University of...
How to Plant a Wisteria
Wisteria are hearty, twisting vines that blossom in the spring with full and fragrant flowers. They require a secure structure to climb and plenty of sun in order to flourish. Because of their vigorous growth pattern, wisteria vines need frequent pruning. Follow some simple procedures on how to succ
DIY: Sharpening Hedge Trimmers
The inter-working teeth on your hedge trimmer can get dull and worn over time. When the teeth start snagging and catching on the hedge branches frequently, it's time to sharpen the teeth. While most hedge trimmer manufacturers recommend you take the hedge trimmer to a service dealer to have the teet
How to Cleanse My House With Sage & Salt
Many cultures believe that energy can settle in a space and cause the occupants to feel certain emotions. Negative energy begets negative behavior and feelings, while positive energy does the reverse. Sometimes, spiritual individuals may feel the need to cleanse their homes to get rid of negative en
How to Grow a Pumpkin in a Pot
Pumpkins grow on large vining plants, making most varieties unsuitable for container gardening. Small-fruiting varieties produce shorter vines and take up less space, making these the most suitable types for growing in the confines of a pot. Bushkin and Sugar Baby pumpkins produce small fruits on sh
Adaptations of the Rose
Roses are members of the genus Rosa, and these flowering plants have developed a distinguishing set of characteristics through the course of their evolution. These adaptations have made roses better suited to their environments and ensure the survival of the plant. While wild roses may be less compl
Organic Food for Lemon Trees
Lemon trees are easy to grow if you live in the right climate. They require rich, warm soil. Temperatures must stay about 15 degrees Fahrenheit. A simple organic fertilizing regiment will keep them teeming with fruit for years.
How to Produce Duckweed
If you are looking for an easy-growing aquatic plant that feeds many freshwater fish, look no further than duckweed. Duckweed is a free-floating aquatic plant that resembles lentils. In fact, duckweed is also known as water lentils. The plant reproduces extremely fast--often covering the entire surf
How to Get Rid of Worms in My Shower Drain
If you have worms coming up out of your shower drain, they are most likely drain fly larvae. Drain flies are also known as sewer flies, or filter flies. These flies feast upon decaying animals, plants and food. If they are coming up out of your shower, you either have a scum buildup on the walls of
Flowers That Need Little Sunlight
You can brighten those shady spots in your landscape with annuals, bulbs or perennials -- or throw in a smattering of each. Some will flower even in dense shade while others require the dappled sunlight found under lightly branching trees. Taking time to measure the actual amount of sunshine an area
Difference Between Male & Female Shoes
Shoes are a part of your appearance. It is the finishing touch to the outfit. Mixing and matching to blend and complement your outfit. Shoes come in a variety of styles for both men and women. Men and women need everything from running shoes to dress shoes. There are significant differences between
Daylilies in Containers
Faithfully blooming year after year, daylilies are one of the easiest flowers to grow in the garden and do wonderfully in a container.
How Large of a Container to Plant a Cucumber Plant In
Crisp, cool cucumbers are a summertime favorite, and the flavor of cucumbers harvested fresh from the garden is even better. Growing cucumbers may seem like an impossibility for apartment dwellers or those without garden space, but many cucumber varieties are well-suited for container growing. Plant