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DIY Red Felt Flower
Felt flowers are a versatile accoutrement that can be worn on hats, blazers or dresses. Use them on necklaces, headbands or earrings. Felt flowers can be made into any shape you want by modifying the petals -- make eye-popping red-colored lilies, daisies, petunias, peonies or whatever flower fits yo
How Does a Spider Mite Destroy Plants?
There are many bugs that are good for gardens and shrubs. Unfortunately, the spider mite does not fall into this category. These tiny little six legged creatures are very hard to see, as they prefer to build their destructive colonies on the backside of leaves. You may not know they are...
Maple Tree Characteristics
The maple tree has distinct leaves.Jupiterimages/Photos.com/Getty ImagesOf the more than 100 species of maple trees in the world, 14 are native to the U.S. In addition to making syrup and maple products, these trees are harvested for landscape and ornamental uses. They have distinct...
How to Control Fungus Gnats on Indoor Plants
Fungus gnats are those little hopping bugs you see when you water your indoor plants. They are 1/32 to 1/50 inches with black or gray bodies and clear wings. Plants grown under cover are most susceptible. The larvae feed on dead roots and leaves, but sometimes consume tender new roots.
Instructions for Planting a Bing Cherry Dwarf Tree
Cherry trees are a tasty addition to the home orchard. Bing cherries are sweet cherries with early-season production. Dwarf varieties grow around 12 feet tall, making them an ideal choice for gardeners who are limited on space. Because these trees are not self-fertile, another variety of cherry must
When to Start Flower Seeds
Flower seeds, whether perennials or annuals, tend to fall into two categories--those that are cold hardy and should be planted in the fall and those that are not cold hardy and must be planted in the spring after the last of the hard frosts have passed. While these rules can sometimes be blurred by
How to Care for Double Lucky Pyramid Bamboo
Double lucky pyramid bamboo is a type of lucky bamboo that is typically sold in a two-layer arrangement of vertical stalks to create the illusion of a pyramid. Actually, lucky bamboo is technically not a true bamboo. According to the American Bamboo Society, bamboo is a grass, and lucky bamboo is ac
Flowers That Are Dyed With Food Dye
Certain kinds of flowers will bloom a different color when placed in a cup of water with food dye. The stem soaks up the colored water and carries the color into the petals. This is a quick and easy experiment to do at home. Add three to five drops of food dye to a glass of water, pop in the stems,
How to Grow Butter Leaf Lettuce in a Container
Butter leaf lettuce has a soft leaf, open growing habit, smooth buttery texture and mild taste. It is considered easier to digest than most other lettuce varieties. Other names for butter leaf lettuce are Boston, butterhead and Bibb lettuce. Butter leaf lettuce is a good source of magnesium, iron an
How to Measure Current Draw
Electricity is measured with volts, amperes (amps) and watts. A volt is a measure of the strength or pressure of the flow of electricity. An amp is the amount of electrical current, and a watt is the amount of work done from the electrical inputs of volts and amps. All electrical devices have a spec
Varieties Of Photinia
Photinia are a species of plants in the rosacea, or rose, family with origins in Asia. The plants are hardy but prefer sunlit locations and well-drained soil. Photinias are popular in the U.S. as shrubs, but they can reach large heights and can be planted as trees. There are several varieties of pho
Will Perennials Spread With a Weed Barrier?
Weed barriers, also known as landscaping fabrics, are usually made of a synthetic material, such as polypropylene, that is woven to allow water and sunlight to pass through the material while reducing weed growth. Weed barriers are effective in certain situations, but they are not the best choice fo
How to Clear Weeds to Make a Flower Bed
Though some weeds serve as nutrient-rich compost for other plants, they can quickly become unruly and overwhelm your flower garden. If left unchecked, weeds can become invasive, stealing sunlight, water and minerals from other plants. Moreover, they might also contain insects or diseases that can ha
Care of Rhododendrons With Yellow Leaves
The rhododendron is a flowering shrub that thrives in areas with mild temperatures and moderate humidity. It requires acidic soil and protection from the wind.
Hops Growing Tips
Dried hops cones are used for beer making.Jupiterimages/Comstock/Getty ImagesHops provide the bittering agent in beer. These perennial vines also provide an attractive hedge when grown along fences or supports. The deep-green foliage and cones provide an ornamental quality to the...
How to Identify and Care for an Ada Torch Flower
The Ada Torch Flower (Kniphofia) is generally used as a border plant. It is a perennial that looks good outlining a bed of daylilies. The cultivar is Ada and it belongs to the Liliaceae family. It grows best in Zones 5 to 9 in a mostly sand and a bit of loam mixture. The pH range should be 5.5 to 8.
How to Grow Peanuts
Peanuts are native to South America and are actually part of the legume family, not the nut family. Whether you want to grow your own peanuts to sell, eat, make peanut butter from, or just because you're curious to know if you can, pay careful attention to the following suggestions.
How to Grow a Magnolia Tree From a Cutting
The three most frequently grown species in the Magnolia genus are those with star-shaped flowers, those with saucer-shaped flowers and evergreen species that are also called southern magnolias. Some species root best with softwood cuttings while others require semi-hardwood. The recommended auxin, o
Vine Vs. Bush Tomatoes
Vine and bush tomatoes are also referred to as indeterminate and determinate tomatoes, which describes their growing habits. Vine varieties are indeterminate, while bush varieties are determinate. Which one is right for your garden depends on the amount of space available and how you plan to use the
Homemade Hydroponic Plans
Hydroponic gardening is a great way to extend the growing season in your area or to grow plants that normally do not thrive in your climate. Hydroponics give you the ability to control every aspect of your plants' environment, but this control means you have several decisions to make before you can