What Soils Best Support Structures Such As Buildings

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Sandy soils are good for construction projects because they will compact.Jupiterimages/Photos.com/Getty ImagesThere is an old children's song about a wise man who builds his house upon a rock. According to this song, a house built on a rock stands, even through the rain. By contrast, soil...

Habitat of the Strangler Fig Tree

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Strangler fig trees are tropical trees native to tropical forests in India, Australia, Asia, Florida and every major rain forest. The strangler fig tree, also called golden fig and banyan tree, is a member of the fig family with over 900 species. They grow slowly from seed to seedlings, but as large

Negative Effects of Planting Bamboo

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Bamboo is a multipurpose plant with a wide array of applications. It is often employed as a fast-growing privacy plant and as a natural fence separating yards or lining a garden path. Unfortunately, the same qualities that make bamboo a good multipurpose plant cause some negative effects for the hom

How to Prune Fruit Trees

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Get the most from your backyard orchard. Prune fruit trees to keep them producing. Shape trees and prevent fruit loss by timely pruning and fruit-thinning.

List of Garden Plants

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Not all gardens are limited to featuring plants; rocks and water may also play a part in choosing the right plant.Rocks and Flowers in the Garden image by LaVal from Fotolia.comPlants that can be grown in the garden range from delicate flowers to hardy shrubs. Climate conditions will...

How to Kill Big Red Ants

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Big red carpenter ants (Camponotus ferrugineus and Camponotus castaneus) appear a reddish brown or rust in coloration with a black head and thorax. Unlike black carpenter ants, red carpenter ant species rarely inhabit wood structures. The ants will often nest in an old, rotten tree. Each nest contai

How to Cut Fresh Lilacs

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Lilacs burst into bloom in late spring and early summer. The pink, blue or lavender flowers develop in cone-shaped clusters on the shrubs. Lilacs make excellent cut flowers for both their appearance and intoxicating fragrance. When cut correctly and at the right time, the lilac survives and flowers

Perennial Flowers From Seed

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Many perennials grow from seed.A macro shot of the coneflower. image by Sharon Day from Fotolia.comPerennial flowers are those flowers that grow and bloom year after year, although some may lose vigor after a few years and need to be replaced. Most perennials are easily started by seed....

How to Fix Garden Soil That Is Too Rich

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A soil is said to be too rich if it contains excess nitrogen. Rich soils promote green growth but not flowers. Root crops may become forked and potted plants get leggy in over-rich soil. Decreasing nitrogen levels in the soil is challenging. One way that is easiest for most homeowners is to add carb

How to Control Lichens Growing on Oak Trees in Texas

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Lichen is not one type of organism, but actually algae and fungi working together in a symbiotic relationship. Lichen often resembles a gray-green plate-like structure growing over the bark on the trunk or leaves of trees such as oak. Though lichen is found throughout the state of Texas, it grows be

How to Grow Silver Lace Vine

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Silver lace vine (polygonum aubertii) is a fast growing, vigorous climber. These vines are hardy in most U.S. climates but, if your winters are harsh, adding a thick layer of mulch, such as evergreen branches, for protection through the cold months is suggested. An abundance of small, fleecy, fragra

Can You Grow Herbs in a 4-Inch Pot?

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Gardeners with limited space often enjoy growing herbs. Herbs are practical, give your home a pleasant fragrance and require little care. They also don't need much room to grow, requiring much smaller starting pots than pumpkins or tomatoes. In fact, you can start herbs in pots no larger than the si

Does Mulch Suppress Weeds?

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Weeds are not only unattractive; they also take sunlight, water, nutrients and space from your established plants. Adding mulch around flowerbeds, shrubs or trees usually helps prevent weed growth because mulch blocks out the sunlight weed seeds need to germinate. However, not all types of mulch eff

How Long for a Date Palm Seed to Germinate?

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Most palms can grow only from seed, but date palms are different; they propagate by seeds or suckers. Both seeds and suckers originate on female plants. Male plants produce flowers and pollen but no fruit.

Homemade Remedies to Kill Rose Bush Diseases & Insects

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Roses are a beautiful addition to any garden, but are very susceptible to diseases and insects. If you are an avid gardener with a green thumb and a green-friendly attitude, there are homemade remedies to get rid of those pests and diseases harming your rosebushes.

Ice Damage & Pine Trees

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During their lifetimes, trees are exposed to many elements and destructive forces they must withstand in order to survive. From their beginnings as tender saplings to their later years, trees are subject to the effects caused by the weather, including extreme heat and drought, frigid temperatures, h

How Long Does it Take for Apple Trees to Grow in Dallas, Texas?

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The apple is a popular home-grown fruit that grows well throughout most of Texas. A newly planted apple tree won't produce apples right away, however. Dallas apple growers must wait several years for their first crop.

Vegetables & Herbs That Grow in the Shade

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Even shady parts of your yard can yield vegetables and herbs.Comstock Images/Comstock/Getty ImagesGrowing your own food can be a great way to save money and reconnect to nature and its cyclical ways. Many people encounter problems because their garden space provides more shade that...

Hickory Tree Soil Requirements

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Hickory trees are widespread across parts of the United States. Useful for their hard wood and -- in some varieties -- edible nuts, these trees will grow under a variety of conditions. Specific soil requirements depend on which variety of hickory tree you plan to grow.

Tree Trunk Protection From Rabbits

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Trees, especially saplings and young trees, are at risk for serious injury from rabbits. Although a small and often unnoticed pest, rabbits are voracious eaters with the potential to wreak havoc in a garden over a short period of time. Protecting tree trunks from rabbit damage is crucial to the heal