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Fall Flower Planting Guide
Planting flowers in the early fall--September through October--offers beautiful blooms in the winter and early spring. Winter-blooming flowers can tolerate mild winter temperatures and should be guarded against harsher winter climates.
Ideas for Vase Flowers
It is difficult for a vase of flowers to be anything short of pleasing. Often colorful and fragrant, such an arrangement lends visual interest and a pleasing scent to any environment in which it is placed, and makes a welcomed gift. There are several ways, however, to make the traditional...
Green Bean Planting Instructions
Green beans are easy to plant and grow, and delicious to eat. They are a welcome addition to any garden, especially come harvest time. Green beans take a minimum of 42-55 days to mature after planting. They are good eaten fresh out of the pod, (in some varieties, you can even eat the pod), canned, f
How to Deadhead Floribunda Roses
Floribunda roses produce numerous single or double blooms on long stems appropriate for cutting. The cluster of flowers is called a truss. Floribunda roses produce flowers over a longer blooming period than some other types of roses. The process known as deadheading removes spent flowers. If these a
Jellyfish Adaptations
Jellyfish are clear, dome-shaped aquatic creatures. Throughout the watery areas of the world lie hundreds of different jellyfish species. Although very simple in physiology, jellyfish can be very beautiful and peaceful looking. They also sport many interesting adaptations to help them live in the wa
Facts About Growing a Vegetable Garden
There is nothing more satisfying than growing and harvesting your own vegetables. With a few handy tips, you can have your own vegetable garden, start eating healthier and save money at the same time.
What Does It Take to Grow Roses?
Growing roses in your home landscape can be a challenge. However, as long as you stick to the time schedule of watering, feeding and pruning, your roses should flourish. Select cultivars that grow well in your region for best results.
How to Clean a Mirror With Wood Decor
Keeping a neat and tidy home goes beyond picking up your clutter and dusting. The mirrors and windows in your home also require frequent attention in order to keep your home looking its best. Knowing how to clean a mirror that features wooden trim or other decor pieces doesn't differ too much from c
How to Grow an Italian Cypress Tree in Northeast
The Italian cypress (Cupressus sempervirens) is a slow-growing, evergreen tree with blue-green needles and a tight, columnar form. Native to the Mediterranean, Italian cypress trees perform best in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 8 through 10. Because the Northeastern United Sta
Will Mums Bloom Twice in a Pot?
The chrysanthemum, or mum, is the largest commercially grown flower in the United States, according to the National Chrysanthemum Society. In fact, it has become such a ubiquitous autumn flower that it has earned the name "Queen of Fall Flowers." This showy bloomer also claims the title of the most
Will Spruce Trees Grow in Shade?
Spruce (Picea) trees grow best in wide open areas with full sunlight, according to the Montana State University Extension Service. The tree will tolerate partial shade but not full shade. It does well if partial shade covers its root sytem during the hot afternoon.
How to Trim High-Density Dwarf Apple Trees
High-density apple orchards that use a trellis system to support the trees make maintenance and harvesting easier and are especially well-suited for growing dwarf varieties of apple. The close proximity of dwarf apple trees to each other and the narrow row widths in high-density orchards require spe
How Can I Tell How Much to Water a Potted Tomato Plant?
Tomatoes are among the easiest and most popular vegetables to grow in containers. While most of the growing instructions do not change when container gardening, the amount of water needed is often greater.
How to Reduce the Acidity in Soil From Gravel
The acid content of soil is measured by the pH level. A pH level of less than seven indicates an acidic soil, while a pH greater than seven is a basic or alkali condition. Materials added to the soil can raise or lower the pH level as appropriate for the intended plant cover. Soil which is too acidi
How to Plant Gourds With Cucumbers
Cucurbits are a type of plant that includes squash, cucumber, watermelons, muskmelons, pumpkins and gourds. All are warm season vegetables. Cucumbers grow quickly, often maturing in about 65 days while gourds grow slowly, taking up to 180 days to mature. Since gourds and cucumbers are planted in the
Honey Locust: Gleditsia Triacanthos
The honey locust (Gleditsia triacanthos) grows to a height of 80 feet. Some specimens may reach 140 feet under ideal growing conditions, according to the U.S. Forest Service. The tree has a relatively short lifespan of only 125 years.
Black Currant Growing Conditions
Currant fruits, native to Europe and Asia, grow on shrubs. Different species of the berries appear in different colors: red, pink, white and black. Currants are similar to gooseberries and jostaberries. The berries have a tart flavor, and in culinary uses, they are commonly an ingredient in currant
How to Care for a Clump River Birch
Although not as popular as white paper species, clump river birch holds several advantages as a landscape plant. Clump river birch grows 40 to 70 feet tall and forms up to five trunks. The cinnamon-colored bark peels off in strips to reveal gray, lavender and orange inner bark. The silvery foliage f
Gardenia Bushes in Winter
Most gardenias aren’t hardy where winter temperatures regularly drop below freezing so in many parts of the U.S., wintering them outdoors is not an option. However, these deep green, broad-leafed, evergreen shrubs with fragrant white flowers do well in containers. One option for beating winter
At What Temperature Can Bamboo Grow?
Aspects of our climate including temperature, humidity, length of growing season and sun exposure will have a considerable impact on the overall growth and ultimate success of a bamboo planting. Specific temperature requirements will vary by species. Select only a bamboo species that is well adapted