How to Grow Agastache Blue Fortune

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Agastache "Blue Fortune," also known as Blue Fortune hyssop or giant hyssop, is a clump-forming perennial that grows up to 3 feet tall. It has vibrant green, rough-edged foliage and produces 4-inch purple-blue flower clusters from mid-summer until the first killing frost. Agastache Blue Fo

How to Plant Wildflowers in Acidic Clay Soil

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Wildflowers grow best in their native pH range, which means if you have naturally occurring acidic soil then you may not need to make soil amendments. However, soils that are alkaline will have to be amended if you want to grow wildflowers that need acidic soil. Acidic plants prefer a pH range below

Will a Leyland Cypress Grow in Maine?

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A fast-growing evergreen often used to create tall privacy hedges, the Leyland cypress (x Cupressocyparis leylandii) grows well only in U.S. Department of Agriculture hardiness zones 6 through 9. Maine is located in USDA zones 3 through 5.

How do I Grow a Catmint Plant?

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Catmint (Nepeta x faassenii) is an ideal choice for dry climate gardeners, as once established, the plant will thrive in hot weather and drought conditions with a minimum of maintenance. Catmint will bloom off and on all spring and summer with clumps of fragrant blue, white or lavender flowers. Hard

Flowers & Plants That Can Survive Direct Sunlight

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Plants and flowers all need sunlight for photosynthesis, the process by which plants make food. The amount of light needed varies by plant, however, with some plants requiring partial to full shade and others thriving in direct, full sunlight.

How to Separate an Overgrown Peace Lily

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Peace lilies are not lilies at all but are a member of the philodendron family. A commonly grown houseplant, the peace lily has broad, deep green leaves and blooms sporadically with white, upright, spade-like flowers. Peace lilies grow from rhizomes. These are storage roots that grow horizontally at

Why Is Peat Moss Important?

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Peat moss, or Sphagnum, is common in bogs, mires and other wetlands. For thousands of years, gardeners and farmers have used the moss as a soil conditioner because it retains water and nutrients, creating an ideal environment for growing and composting.

How to Get Rid of Too Much Nitrogen in Soil

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Too much nitrogen in the garden soil will yield beautiful, lush foliage and little or no fruit on the plants. Some plants, like squash, are practically mops for nitrogen and will soak it up and produce fruit eventually. However, other plants will not recover from too much nitrogen. Counteracting nit

How to Prevent Fungus on Squash Plants

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Fungus is a common pest for squash plants and other garden favorites like pumpkins and cucumbers. It most often appears as powdery mold or mildew, a white patchy mold on the plant's leaves. This disease begins with small white dots on a leaf or two, and progresses until the entire leaf is covered an

The Best Homemade Spray for Black Spots on Roses

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Black spot, or diplocarpon rosae, is one of the most dreaded diseases of roses. Black spots form on leaves and stems causing them to yellow and drop. A serious infection can cause complete defoliation of the plant. Adopting a regular schedule of applying fungicidal sprays can greatly reduce the scop

What Kind of Flowers Can Be Planted Under Evergreen Trees?

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You do not have to settle for barren, mulched areas beneath the evergreen trees growing in your yard. If they tolerate shade and acidic soil, shrubs, ground cover plants and flowers native to woodlands may grow well in such spots.

Shade Trees of Nebraska

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Shade trees reduce home energy bills.two story ranch house image by Kathy Burns from Fotolia.comShade trees greatly reduce the need for air conditioning in homes and the U.S. Forest Service recently conducted a study that showed that shade trees next to houses save a significant amount on...

Trees Tolerant of Shade

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Planting trees in the yard provides a sense of permanency to the landscape. While many varieties of trees require bright sunlight to grow and flourish, some trees tolerate shady conditions. In their native habitat, most of these are understory trees that grow beneath the canopy of other trees. Shade

Comparison of Garden Lighting

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Garden lights add function and aesthetics to your landscaping, making it stand out at night. The lighting you choose depends on a number of factors including your purpose for the lights and the style of the gardens. Evaluate the available options and your gardens to select the best outdoor lighting

How to Grow Pogostemon Patchouli

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Pogostemon patchouli is a tropical perennial herb grown for the strong fragrant oil (patchouli oil) that is used in cosmetics and perfumes. Native to the warm regions of Southeast Asia, the patchouli plant grows best in U.S. Department of Agriculture hardiness zones 8 through 12 or in regions where

How to Get Fruit Apple Trees to Grow Fast

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Growing apple trees in a home garden can be a challenging, yet rewarding, endeavor. Apple trees come in a variety of sizes and fruit types and it is important to pick one based on these two characteristics. After you have selected the right tree, getting it to grow fast is all about how you care for

The Best Growing Conditions for Lemon Trees

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Growing lemon trees in your backyard is rewarding and relatively simple.lemons on the tree image by Daria Miroshnikova from Fotolia.comLemon trees are a multi-faceted addition to a landscape. The trees provide shade, color and scent, as well as fruit you can use as decorations and in both...

Plants & Shrubs for Zone 8

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Montbretia is a colorful, deer-resistant plant that thrives in Zone 8.crocosmia image by Alison Bowden from Fotolia.comWhen planning a garden or landscape, gardeners focus on plants that can withstand the winter temperatures that typically occur in their areas. The U.S. Department of...

How to Plant Carrot Seedlings

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Carrots are an easy vegetable to grow as long as you have fertile, relatively deep soil or deep containers to plant them in. Although carrots are typically directly sown in the garden using seed, it’s possible to transplant store-bought seedlings into the garden. In addition, for a jump on the

How to Grow Watermelons in Colorado

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Though Colorado is well-suited to grow the popular Rocky Ford variety of cantaloupes, watermelons often struggle to survive here. Their long maturation time and intolerance to frost limit their size in Colorado's short growing season. By maximizing their sun exposure and growth time, you can cultiva