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Upside Down Tomato Planter Information
Tomatoes are a favorite vegetable but are difficult for some people to grow due to lack of space or limited mobility. An upside down tomato planter will allow you to enjoy home-grown tomatoes with less work than a conventional garden.
What Temperature Is Good for Flowers?
Flowers accustomed to the dry heat of the Sonora Desert won't flourish in the mossy conditions of a cool dark forest. Likewise, the dainty Forget-Me-Not will wither and wilt under the intense Arizona heat and sun. Therefore, it stands to reason that gardeners take care when deciding which annuals an
Should I Deadhead Impatiens Immediately After Planting?
Impatiens are the most popular annual to grow in the United States.impatiens image by palms from Fotolia.comGarden MaintenanceDeadheading annuals and perennials keeps the garden neat and tidy and keeps them blooming all season long.Self-Cleaning FlowersSome flowers, including impatiens,...
How to Grow Sugarcane in Zone 5
It can be quite chilly--minus 20 to minus 10 degrees Fahrenheit--in the winter in zone 5 on the U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zone map. Zone 5 cities include Des Moines, Iowa, Mansfield, Pennsylvania and Chicago, Illinois. These are not areas that one would think of as sugarcane cou
List of Perennial Flowers That Grow in the Shade
Garden areas shaded by large trees or structures are challenging, but not impossible, to fill with flowering perennials. Select perennials suited to the amount of shade present, as well as the soil fertility and moisture. Soils under evergreens or deciduous trees with dense foliage are dry and often
How to Kill Poppy Roots
Poppy flowers consist of over 200 different species, divided into both annuals and perennials. The perennial varieties can quickly spread and crowd out other desirable plants. If you are trying to get rid of a perennial poppy species, you must kill the underground root system as well as the above-gr
How Do I Press a Live Flower in Order to Keep it Without Having it Decay?
Pressing live flowers preserves their beauty for year-round enjoyment. A flower press forces the moisture out of the petals so that they retain their color but are no longer prone to mildew or other decay. Use either fresh-cut flowers from the garden or those that arrive in a flower bouquet, but cho
About Boysenberries
Boysenberries are the result of a cross between several berry varieties, possibly blackberries and either raspberries or loganberries. They take their name from Rudolf Boysen, the man who originally developed the plant.
How to Attach Orchids to Trees
In tropical humid climates that do not ever receive frost or freezes, you can grow orchids attached directly to the trunks and branches of trees in your garden. Orchids are epiphytes -- plants that grow directly on other plants without any soil. Once you secure an orchid to a tree with wire, it will
How to Get Rid of Baby Snail Eggs
Keeping a garden maintained and looking nice is a hobby that people take pride in. All the hard work and dedication seems worthwhile when the garden finally starts to bloom in the spring. That is, until you start to notice little holes and trails where something slimy has been eating away at your pr
How to Make Insect Spray for Home
When insects are taking up residence on your houseplants or buzzing around you on the patio, insect spray can help combat them. Commercial insect sprays, however, contain chemicals that can irritate your skin and respiratory system and that are not environmentally friendly. Rather than introducing t
How to Grow Mariposa Lilies
Mariposa lilies have just three petals and three sepals, adorning the landscape in the spring and early summer. They are hardy in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 5 to 10 and often grow wild in the west, such as in Idaho, Utah and Colorado. Since mariposa lilies take five or six
How to Start a Passion Flower
The passion flower plant is a perennial vine that is native to areas of South America. The fast growing vine is hardy in USDA growing zones 7 to 11 and requires winter protection in areas that are cold and wet. The vine reaches up to 15 feet in height and produces ruffled flowers in the colors of wh
Trees for Hard Clay Soil
Some trees can grow in hard clay soil.closeup of dried out brown soil image by Victor B from Fotolia.comHard, compacted clay soil occurs naturally or may be the result of human activity. Hard clay soils drain poorly and have a low oxygen and nutrient content that prevents some trees from...
Planting Dates for Crowder Peas
Crowder peas are commonly referred to as cowpeas, Southern peas and black-eyed peas. The crowder pea is among the oldest crops known to man and is cultivated in all inhabited geographical locations. The plant is grown for the seeds, leafy greens, pods, and the fresh and shelled peas. Africa, Brazil,
Where Can I Buy Salvia Dorum Plants?
Salvia Divinorum is species of sage that has purported psychoactive effects and has been used for shamanic purposes in Oaxaca, Mexico, for hundreds of years. Salvia is a cultivar, meaning it is a species that has been bred by humans and as such is relatively easy to care for as a houseplant. However
Hydrangea Fungus
Deciduous shrubs prized for their bright, showy flowers and dark, rich foliage, hydrangeas require moist, well-drained soil in partial shade in order to achieve their renowned brilliance. However, the wet weather required to produce that moist soil also is to blame for several species of fungi that
About Corn Seeds
Corn seeds, also called kernels or grains, exist in a wide variety of shapes, sizes and colors. Corn has been cultivated by humans for thousands of years, which has shaped each variety significantly. From a wild grain, teosinte, corn seeds have become larger and more nutritious to meet human needs a
Remedies for Gnats in the Soil of House Plants
Keep gnats out of your houseplant's soil with some simple remedies.House Plant - Croton image by evillager from Fotolia.comWhile gnats may not actually harm your houseplants, they can be annoying -- especially if they start to fly around your home. Gnats can quickly become a problem with...