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Indoor Plant Species
Indoor plant species bring a touch of outdoor color and life to your home. Plants also clean the air indoors as they filter out gasses and give off clean oxygen. Choose your indoor plant species with space and lighting in mind for healthy, attractive growth.
How to Grow Sunflower Seeds Without Soil
Mature sunflowers average heights of 12 feet, producing impressive oversize blooms that bear edible seeds when the growing season is over. These seeds germinate into young seedlings when planted in rich soil. Sunflower seeds are also capable of growing without soil, evolving into nutritious green sp
Uses for Anthurium
The anthurium (Anthurium andreanum and Anthurium scherzerianum) is also called the "flamingo flower" and the "boyflower." It is a tropical plant that originated in the New World jungles of Ecuador and Colombia. Commercially it has spread to Hawaii as a market crop for flower growers, and Pahoa, on t
Amount of Sun for a Dwarf Willow Tree
Like most willows, dwarf willows prefer full sun, although the tree may tolerate partial shade, depending on the variety. Plant dwarf willows in clay, sand, alkaline or acidic soils, but keep the soil evenly moist for fastest growth. Prune it in spring to remove dead or damaged limbs, or thin out th
Hollyhock Mallow Care
Malva alcea, the hollyhock mallow, resembles its larger and more colorful cousin Alcea rosea, the biennial hollyhock. Hollyhock mallow's flowers bloom in shades of pink on 2- to 3-foot branches that rise from a 1- to 2-foot-wide clump. "Fastigiata" is a popular variety.
How to Amend Clay Soils
Clay soil in the garden can be a mixed blessing. It is generally nutrient-rich and has the ability to hold moisture much better than a sandy soil. The problem is that the particles in the soil are so densely packed that plant roots have a tough time penetrating the soil to reach the nutrients and fi
My Basil's Leaves Are Curled
Basil is a flavorful herb often used in pasta dishes, salads and sauces. Basil is simple to grow in your own garden, as it requires little fertilization and is equally suited to life in the ground or in containers. Like other plants, basil is not exempt from problems with pests, disease and growing
Trees With a a Gourdlike Fruit
Pumpkin and squash gourds display diverse textures, hues and odd shapes.James And James/Brand X Pictures/Getty ImagesGourds grow in odd shapes and sizes, with surprising textures. Gourds like pumpkins and squash are warm-season crops that grow on tangling vines. When searching for fruit...
What Are Five Types of Flowers?
Flowers add excitement to the garden with their brilliant splashes of color and fragrant blossoms. Of all plants, they offer the widest range of colors and textures, enabling gardeners to used them as needed to add bright accents to any space. While there are literally hundreds of flowers for every
How to Find Pick-Your-Own Farms in Texas
If you live in Texas, there's no need to travel north to pick produce. Many farms in Texas grow crops such as apples, peaches, nectarines, blackberries, pecans, pumpkins and corn. Urban areas such as Dallas, Austin and Houston tend not to have many farms within their city limits. However, you only h
Information on Switchgrass
A native of the midwestern and eastern United States, switchgrass (Panicum virgatum) is a clumping perennial grass that grows between 3 to 6 feet tall. Switchgrass is often used as a pasture grass or for erosion control.
What Is Miracle Grow Made Out Of?
Miracle-Gro plant fertilizer is made by The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company. It has four active chemical ingredients that provide nutrients for plants and flowers.
How to Fix an Overwatered Tulip Tree
Overwatering your trees and plants can lead to root rot that will destroy your garden rather than help it thrive. Tulip trees, or liriodendron tulipifera, employ the use of a water well around the base of the tree to help distribute water to the outer edges of the plant and roots, encouraging the ro
How to Grow Kanlow Switchgrass in Michigan
Switchgrass, known botanically as Panicum virgatum, is a warm-season lowland grass that thrives in warm, moist soil. Panicum virgatum 'Kanlow', more commonly known as Kanlow switchgrass, is a popular switchgrass cultivar that was developed and released by the Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station a
How to Plant Near Walnut Trees
Certain varieties of walnut trees, such as the black walnut, Persian walnut and butternut walnut can be toxic to other trees, plants and shrubs. Additionally, the leaf and nut droppings of walnut trees earn the trees the title of nuisance. Black walnut trees produce a substance known as hydrojugolon
How to Feed Plants Different Water Solutions
All water is not created equal when it comes to plants. Some tap water contains additives like chlorine that can harm plants; distilled water has gone through a process that removes these extra minerals and chemicals. Some plants, however, need the additional minerals provided by tap water. Other pl
Tips on Growing Fruit Trees
You don't have to grow an orchard of fruit trees to enjoy the benefits of picking and eating fruit out of your own backyard. A few fruit trees can bring a bit of country living into your life. Your fruit trees will flourish for many years if you follow some basic growing tips.
How to Plant Gladiola Bulbs
With their sweeping upright stems, funnel-shaped flowers and leaves shaped like swords, gladioli make one of the most striking displays in the garden. According to "The Royal Horticultural Society's Garden Plants and Flowers," gladioli grow from enlarged underground stems called corms, which store f
Drainage in a Yard
Without good drainage in a yard, runoff water can damage the foundation of the house or damage the walls of the basement. If water gets in the walls, it can lead to mold. If the water makes its way through the wall, it can damage inside appliances and warp floorboards. The biggest contributor to poo
Where to Buy Palmetto Trees
Palmetto trees grow widely from North Carolina to Florida. Known as sabal palm or cabbage palm, the trees prefer a salty environment and wet soils.