How to Make a Terrarium for Plants

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Selecting the appropriate transparent container for the terrarium is as important as how you assemble the project. A glass container is an obvious choice, such as a fish bowl or large glass jar. Yet, you can also use a clear plastic container. While it is challenging to add soil and plants to a cont

How to Remove Euphorbia Esula

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Euphorbia esula, commonly known as leafy spurge, can dominate fallow fields and areas such as railroad cuts, roadsides and gullies. A native of Eastern Europe and western Asia, this tall, weedy plant has spread to many parts of the U.S., and its lack of natural enemies in North America has contribut

How to Care for a Knockout Rose in a Container Garden

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Knockout roses are a hardy rose variety that will thrive for almost any gardener. They are disease resistant and require little maintenance over the course of the growing season. Aside from water, general fertilization and light pruning, the gardener's biggest job with knockout roses is to enjoy the

How to Help My Hydrangea Flowers

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Hydrangea flowers grow on 23 different species of shrubs, according to the United States National Arboretum, though only five of these varieties are commonly found in the U.S. The flowers can be multiple colors, including white, pink or blue. Even after years of healthy growing seasons, hydrangea pl

Apple Facts: The Crab Apple

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Crab apples have a longstanding place within American history. According to the website What's Cooking America, crab apples are the only native apples to grow within the United States. They became an important part of the diet of early European settlers and continue to be used for a variety of culin

How to Care For Old Evergreen Trees

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Once an evergreen tree is mature and established, it doesn't need regular maintenance like a seedling or young tree. According to the Purdue University Cooperative Extension, evergreen trees may be lightly pruned every year and heavily pruned once every three years to thicken new growth or remove he

Strawberry Garden Plans

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Strawberries are one of the most rewarding crops to plant in the garden, with their sweet, juicy berries a tempting reward for a well-thought-out garden design. Proper thought and preparation should be given to a strawberry garden, as the right garden plans will mean your strawberries yield a good h

Avondale Redbud Tree Planting Tips

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The Avondale cultivar of Chinese redbud is a small deciduous tree or shrub that hails from the Auckland, New Zealand, town of Avondale. It sports an abundance of deep cerise pink flowers in the spring that is reminiscent of cherry blossoms on naked branches and then unfurls deep green glossy f

How to Cut the Flowers Off Basil

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Basil plants blossom with attractive white or purple flowers, which attract bees and complement salads. Unfortunately, flowering takes up most of the herb's energy, resulting in fewer leaves with a bitter taste. Once the flower goes to seed, basil stops producing leaves altogether and eventually die

Earthworms Native to Texas

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Earthworms are found throughout North America, from rivers to forests to backyards and gardens, with a number of species native to Texas. The earthworm’s survival is heavily dependent on the climate, and the climate in Texas makes the state an ideal breeding ground for these species. There are

What Plants to Grow Inside Your Home

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Plants are grown indoors for many reasons, including their ability to clean the air of indoor pollutants, incorporate nature in the interior design and create a peaceful, serene atmosphere. Knowing what plants need is the key to successful indoor cultivation. Houseplants grow well when the indoor en

What Flowers Are in Season in the Month of February?

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Include cheerful pansies in your garden that provide color during February.Pansies image by L. Shat from Fotolia.comAlthough spring and summer are associated with blooming flowers, several types of flowers push their heads through the ground during the cold, early spring months of January...

How to Care for Rhododendrons

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Rhododendrons are very popular with gardeners. There are a multitude of varieties--many different sizes and colors. Some have evergreen foliage. Rhododendrons are the same genus as azaleas. Like azaleas, which are frequently used as companion plants, rhodies are often used in landscaping. They can b

Scale & Mealy Bugs on Gardenias

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Gardenias, with their dark, glossy foliage and large, fragrant flowers, are popular among gardeners, but unfortunately, they are also popular among insects. They are often grown indoors, and the confined environment encourages infestations of mealybugs and scale insects. These insects are difficult

Summer Snowflake Flowers

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Summer snowflake viburnum is a member of the doublefile viburnum family because of the clusters of flowers occurring horizontally on both sides of the stem. In general, the doublefile viburnum originates from Japan. where it is one of the most popular in cultivation, according to the...

Why Don't Iris Bulbs Bloom Every Year?

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If your recently planted iris bulbs are not producing blooms, or if your well-established plants seem to not bloom as often as they used to, there can be several causes. Iris are a hardy species that will flourish in well-drained soil and good weather conditions, but sometimes their blooming cycle

How to Grow Corn in Raised Beds

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Raised bed gardening offers an ideal growing environment for corn. Corn is considered a warm weather crop because, in order for the corn kernels to germinate, the soil must have a temperature of at least 60 to 65 degrees F. Soil in raised beds generally warms sooner in the season than the ground soi

How to Plant a Queen Palm Seed

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The Queen Palm tree is native to areas of South America. The palm grows quickly to a height of 50 feet or more but is prone to a weak root structure that can cause it to fall over. The trees grow well in USDA growing zones 10 and 11 as they require full sun and warm weather conditions year round. Th

House Plants for Cats

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Many cats like nibbling houseplants. This can be a big problem, as many plants are toxic to cats. Create an indoor environment that keeps your cat safe and keep your house green. Ensure your cat cannot come into contact with any poisonous plants. There are also steps you can take to train your cat n

How to Compare Types of Artificial Light on Plant Growth

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When you want to compare different types of artificial light for plant growth, there are a number of things to consider, the least of which are the types of lights. First of all, the growing conditions need to be exactly the same to give a true representation of the effect the artificial light will