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How to Take Care of Kordana Miniature Roses Indoors
The Kordana rose is a miniature variety that's typically grown indoors in pots, although it can survive outdoors. It's inexpensive and can be found at many home centers, in addition to nurseries. The rose has no scent, but it does feature more than 40 different varieties in colors ranging from white
The Best Months to Plant Strawberries
Strawberries are a popular garden fruit.strawberries image by Joelyn Pullano from Fotolia.comStrawberries are one of the easiest fruiting plants to grow. This ground cover grows in every state. These plants send out long runners that root and produce new plants. Strawberry plants need at...
What Kind of Climate Does the Cotton Plant Require?
A perennial, cotton grows in tropical and subtropical locations. It does not do well in regions that have prolonged dry or wet spells. Planting occurs in the spring after all danger of frost has passed. The soil temperature must be 60 degrees Fahrenheit or higher for cotton seeds to successfully ger
Soil & Temperature Zones for Growing Fuchsia
Fuchsias originate in the tropical and sub-tropical mountains of South and Central America. The flowers hang down in clusters. The flower colors vary depending on the variety and cultivar. Many have multicolored flowers that bloom in abundance during frost-free weather. Soil temperature, air temper
Persimmon Tree Soil Requirements
If allowed to ripen properly, persimmons are soft, juicy and delicious.girl with persimmon image by NiDerLander from Fotolia.comA hardy tree, the American persimmon grows well in most soil and can withstand temperatures of minus 25 degrees Fahrenheit. The Oriental persimmon, also called...
How to Plant a Redbud Tree in the Springtime
The redbud is a brilliantly flowering, showy tree that is often one of the first to bloom and mark the beginning of spring. Springtime is the ideal time to plant these hardy trees, which do well in almost any soil type as long as it is well-draining. These trees require very little maintenance, but
Ginger Root Care
Ginger root, Zingiber officinale, originates in India's tropical southwest coast, one of 1,300 species of the Zingiberaceae family. Easy to care for, ginger takes approximately 10 months to reach maturity and may be grown in pots or planted directly in the garden in all zones except zone 10.
California Hummingbird Nectar Plants
Hummingbirds are charming visitors to any garden. There are a number of species found in gardens throughout California. Have a variety of flowering plants available to sate these birds' constant hunger for nectar. A hummingbird consumes as much as twice its weight in nectar each day. Keep these bird
How to Remove & Prevent Algae in a Pond
Two common types of algae grow in outdoor ponds: plankton -- the type of growth that turns water thick and green, and string algae -- which tends to grow on the outer edges and bottom areas of ponds. Left to grow, algae can cause a slimy film that can eventually kill fish or other aquatic creature t
Compost Components
Yard trimmings and food waste account for nearly 28 percent of all municipal solid waste, according to statistics published by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Both yard and food waste are prime compost components. Not only does composting reduce the load on local landfills, it also provide
Unusual Plants in North Carolina
The American lotus has an unusual seed head after its impressive blossoms are gone.Lotus pod image by kysunn from Fotolia.comFrom the Atlantic coast to the Blue Ridge Mountains, North Carolina contains a range of habitats that serve as a home for a diverse array of plant species....
What Are Large Violent Carnivorous Plants?
Despite their name, carnivorous plants are nonviolent and are no threat to mammals. They only pose a threat to bugs, insects and flies. All carnivorous plants have some sort of trap mechanism that catches their prey unawares.
Will Boysenberries Ripen More After Picking?
The boysenberry is a type of blackberry. While the common blackberry grows on erect bushes, the boysenberry grows on a trailing plant. It is a tart berry that is eaten fresh or used for pies, jellies and jams. Once picked, the boysenberry stops ripening, just like other berries. For this reason,
When to Apply Borax to Lawn?
For years, borax has been known as a household cleaner. Lately, new uses have been discovered for borax. It has started to become recognized as an effective aid in the weed management of gardens. Borax is a naturally occurring mineral so it does not contain anything that can harm the environment or
How to Add Incredible Fall Color with a Chinese Dogwood Tree
Chinese dogwood... it flowers later and longer than a native dogwood, and has big creamy star-shaped flowers. It's full and green all summer, but it saves the greatest show for fall. As the photo shows, what a colorful display, all on one branch! I'll explain how to add incredible fall c
How Organisms That Decompose Provide the Soil With Nutrients
All living things rely in some form or another on soil. It is the base layer in which all plants grow, and upon which various types of animals and insects feed. A delicate balance of nutrients is required for plant life to exist, and organisms both living and dead are part of that balance. The decom
How to Deadhead Viburnum
The genus Viburnum contains more than 150 species of evergeen and deciduous shrubs. Most of them bloom in the spring, with white, cream or pink flowers. Deadheading the flowers, also called pinching back, is the process of removing the flowers after they've finished blooming. Deadheading encourages
Influence of Climate on Traditional Architecture
Climate is the measure of temperature, humidity, atmospheric pressure, wind, rainfall and other meteorological elements that determine a region's local weather patterns year round. Climate can be affected by an area's local landscape, such as mountain regions or flatlands, as well as by weather. In