Category : Trees & Houseplants : Home & Garden
How to Care for a Variegated Sea Hibiscus
The variegated sea hibiscus (Hibiscus tiliaceus) grows wild on or near beaches in Fiji, the Solomon Islands, Cook Islands, Samoa and other regions in the tropics. A rugged bushlike tree, it grows surprisingly well in the worst of soils, including clay, mud and brackish swamps. Flowers begin the day
How to Sprout Seed Beans
There are literally dozens of varieties of dried beans that are packed with nutrients, vitamins and protein. Beans that sprout have reduced enzyme inhibitors, fewer toxins and are easier to digest. Beans that are sprouted at home are fresher than those found at the supermarket and will not lose vita
How to Propagate Helleborus
"Helleborus," according to Hellebores.org, "is a small genus in the family Ranunculaceae, a wonderful collection of plants including many well-known garden plants."Hellebores, also known as Lenten roses, are evergreen perennials that bloom in late winter or very early spring. They do wel
How Pinto Beans Are Grown
The AreaFarmers select an area that has rich, well-drained soil. If the ground has a lot of sand or clay, they mix it with compost and organic material. The soil needs to be crumbly so the bean sprout makes it through to the top and the root system grows to anchor it and provide adequate...
How to Prepare Green Pepper & Strawberry Seeds to Plant
Before attempting to grow green pepper and strawberry plants, give the seeds the best chance to produce a healthy and bountiful harvest. Peppers, for example, are prone to fungus in the soil if they are not properly treated before planting, and strawberries produce the best results if they go throug
What Happens When Plants Get Too Much Potassium?
PotassiumPotassium is one of the big three nutrients plants receive from soil and fertilizer; it is the third number in the NPK (nitrogen - phosphorus - potassium) ratio listed on commercial fertilizers. Once absorbed, potassium improves the overall hardiness of the plant by improving the...
Is Quince Poisonous to Pigs?
Quince is a native Asian fruit tree closely related to the apple and pear and is part of the rose family. The part of the fruit that is eaten is called the pome. Quince is useful for making jellies and jams, and the hardy, small tree is commonly used as the root to graft specialty pear branches. Qui
How to Make a Homemade Biogas Plant
Biogas occurs when organic material, such as manure or even simple kitchen waste, breaks down because it has been deprived of oxygen. The mixture that develops is about 70 percent methane and 30 percent carbon dioxide with a few other trace elements. The result is a valuable source of fuel that can
Types of Stone for Houses
Fieldstone is an attractive building material.stone house image by michael langley from Fotolia.comStone is a versatile and cost effective building material. Fieldstone, granite, and creek stones are attractive as wall construction or as a veneer. You can purchase colonial wall stone in...
How to Make Cheap Tomato Stakes & Cages
Tomato plants are vining plants and will eventually sprawl all over the garden if not trained to a trellis or a stake. This can lead to rotted fruit, since the tomatoes end up in contact with ground moisture, and can make the plants more prone to insect and disease infestation. Garden centers sell t
How to Kill Flying Bugs on Houseplants
Flying bugs on your houseplants don't only make the area appear less sanitary, they might also damage your plants, depending on the particular species. Insects often infest houseplants when you set them outdoors during summer. Sometimes they also enter the house through open doors or windows. You ca
What to Put in My Garden to Kill Grass & Weeds
Managing weeds around landscape plants can be difficult, due to numerous species of annual and perennial ornamental plants in the garden that may not tolerate certain types of herbicides, according to the University of California. Typically, gardeners use both chemical and cultural practices to mana
Planting & Care of Hydrangeas
Gardeners plant 5 species of hydrangea in the United States, although 23 species exist worldwide. One of the most popular species is the French hydrangea, also referred to as bigleaf. Bigleaf produces huge balls of colorful flowers in shades of pink, purple and white. All hydrangeas thrive in moist,
How to Protect Cabbage Heads From Cabbage Worms
Cabbage worms are seemingly insatiable; if you have cabbage heads, kale, broccoli, sprouts or any other similar tasty greens growing in your garden, they'll find them and eat their fill until nothing is left. Unfortunately, these pests are common in most temperate climates. But, on the other hand, t
Grocery Store Construction Design Features Ideas
Grocery store construction design has evolved into a science. Grocers build their stores to entice shoppers to spend more money each time they enter the store. Product placement and interior store ambiance both contribute to how much time a prospective shopper will spend in a retail store. The longe
How Deep to Plant American Wisteria
Though not as vigorous as its cousins Chinese and Japanese Wisteria, American Wisteria vine produces hundreds of flower clusters in the summer. Plant Wisteria in a hole that is only as deep as its root ball and two to three times as wide.
Watering & Yellow Leaves on Gardenias
Gardeners enjoy gardenia for its fragrant and creamy white flowers. It has a reputation, however, for having cultural problems, many of which stem from improper watering. Yellowing leaves are a common gardenia problem related to watering.
How to Propagate the Lady Banks Rose as a Landscape Plant
Lady Banks is not a hybrid rose; rather, it is a wild rose, or what is known as a "species" rose. Wild roses tend to be hardier and more vigorous than the hybrids and Lady Banks is no exception. Very easy to care for, the Lady Banks climbing rose can reach 50 feet or higher. Grow Lady Banks in U.S.
How to Transplant Blackberries
Blackberries are perennial plants that bear fruit on stems called canes. The roots live indefinitely and send up canes every year. The canes fruit in the second season, then die. Transplanted blackberries exhibit hardiness, proving them almost impossible to kill. Many varieties of blackberries can b