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The Importance of Pruning Bushes
Pruning bushes allows you to train their growth.John Keatley/Lifesize/Getty ImagesBushes and shrubs are a big investment in a landscape plan. While it's possible to allow bushes to grow at their own natural pace, pruning bushes properly enhances both their appearance and their...
How to Keep Coyotes Away From Goats
Coyotes are closely related to domesticated dogs. Like their cousin, the wolf, coyotes survive off a diet of meat. Coyotes are shy and prefer to avoid human interaction. Because humans are taking over larger territories of land, however, coyotes have less natural prey to hunt. This leads them to eas
Fact Sheet on Growing Peach Trees
The second most popular fruit, peaches are sometimes nicknamed the "queen" of fruits, according to Ohio State University. Growing peach trees can reap rewards but the tree often has a delicate balance between a healthy crop and no crop. Peach trees may decline due to temperature, insect damage or so
List of Australian Acacia Forests
Acacia forests are usually dominated by a single species.Wayne Levin/Photodisc/Getty ImagesAcacia is a genus of plants that occurs naturally on continents other than Europe and Antarctica, and it contains more than 1,500 species. Australia is home to 50 forest-forming species of acacia,...
How to Transplant Peony Plants
The peony is a large, blooming plant that produces great numbers of fragrant flowers in the spring. The two types of peonies generally grown in the United States are the tree peony (Paeonia suffruticosa) and the garden peony (Paeonia albiflora or Paeonia officinalis). Each species of peony produces
Helping Your Child Create Their Own Vegetable Garden
Helping a child create his own vegetable garden is a wonderful way for parents to spend quality, educational time with their kid. Vegetable gardens require time to plant, tend, grow and reap, and this time is perfect for talking, bonding and teaching as a parent grows in his relationship with his ch
How to Grow Avocado Fruit
Avocado fruit grows on evergreen avocado trees. This pear-shaped, green-skinned fruit contains an edible pulp used in many culinary applications as a source of healthy, good fats. The inner seed within the avocado fruit is used to develop new avocado trees. Preparing and planting the avocado seed fo
How to Grow a Regal Hybrid Calla Lily
Calla lilies are beautiful plants that make wonderful gifts or additions to any home. Regal calla lilies feature a single, striking cylindrical-shaped flower. The color can vary from burgundy to lavender and offsets the yellow stalk. Though calla lilies originally inhabited marshlands and tropical a
How to Care for Black Orchids
Though no flowers actually are black, certain purple and red orchid varieties are so dark as to appear black. "Black" orchids are so rare that many florists don't carry them; in most cases gardeners must special order them. The showy flowers grow naturally on tropical tree branches, where they have
Do Stargazer Lillies Reproduce More Than One Each Year?
Stargazer lilies, or Lilium orientalis "Stargazer," are an Oriental lily hybrid valued for strikingly marked petals and showy flowers. This perennial thrives in woodlands and wild gardens, but also succeeds in rock gardens and containers. Stargazer lilies have three methods of reproducing and may, t
Linden Tree Problems
Linden or basswood trees are susceptible to a variety of problems including bacterial and fungal diseases. The severity of linden infections vary from cosmetic damage to tree death depending upon the type of fungus.
Plants for Erosion Control
Losing land because of erosion can be stopped. Use plants with deep roots to slow the effects of water, gravity or wind. Their roots will help keep soil in place and their structure will slow the force of running water and wind.
How to Keep Gerber Daisies Blooming
With big blooms in bright solid colors of pink, peach, red or yellow, it's difficult to look at cheery gerbera daisies without smiling. Gerbera daisy thrives as a perennial in the mild climates of U.S. Department of Agriculture Plant Hardiness Zones 8 and above. In cooler climates, move gerbera dais
Information About Hedge Roses
Hedge roses are rose bushes that have been grown large and trimmed to make a hedge. A hedge is a thick grouping of bushes or low trees that's grown to mark a barrier. Rose hedges are generally easy to grow and maintain, as long as you have the proper space and materials and understand what type of r
Annual Flowers in California
California annual flowersflowers image by Earl Robbins from Fotolia.comAnnual flowers in the "Golden State" of California complete their life cycle and flower in a single year. They flower, producing seed, and then die within the growing season. Many annuals are endemic (limited to)...
How to Separate Paper Iris Bulbs
Growing iris plants is a relatively simple process for anyone who has a naturally "green" thumb. These flowering plants grow from rhizomes (fat roots, or bulbs). Rhizomes are available at lawn and garden centers as either a bare bulb or as a bulb with clipped roots and leaves. Once you have establis
Care of Outdoor Caladium
Caladium, which is also known as elephant ear, is part of the family of plants known as Araceae. It was cultivated in the 1700 in Europe and was considered a prized ornamental plant. Some varieties of caladium are indigenous to Central and South America as well as Brazil. With special care, caladium
List of Summer Plants
The best thing about summer is the glory of blooming flowers. Regardless, of the type of garden soil you have there are plants that will grow in it. Summer plants are available in a variety of types and colors and there is nothing like a touch of sun to bring out the blooms.HostasHostas...
Agricultural Soil and Plant Testing
A soil test provides valuable information about soil fertility. Using the results, you can determine how to supplement your soil to obtain the best plant growth and larger crops. Instead of guessing about how much fertilizer to use, you can add only what is needed and protect the environment from ru
How to Make Bath Sachets With Washcloths
Bath sachets provide a soothing, non-bubbly alternative to bubble baths and soaps that may dry your skin during a soak. In fact, bath sachets often contain natural, moisturizing ingredients and release relaxing scents when immersed in water. You can purchase pre-made sachets, but they're fast and ea