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Sprays to Kill Poison Ivy
Many chemical sprays have been developed to kill poison ivy.chemical experience image by Sergey Galushko from Fotolia.comPoison ivy is one of America's most well-known poisonous plants. This dangerous perennial causes a painful, red and itchy rash on the areas of the body that it comes in...
Rose Mallow Plant Growing Conditions
Rose mallow (Hibiscus moscheutos) is a showy, impressive member of the hibiscus family. Its 12-inch-wide blooms are so large, they are often referred to as "dinner plates." Rose mallow is a fast-growing plant that will bloom from August to October, if grown in the right conditions.
Needle-Like Leaves in a Deciduous Shrub
When people think of deciduous shrubs, broadleaf shrubs usually come to mind. In fact, when deciduous shrubs with needles turn colors in fall like their broadleaf counterparts, many people think their shrubs are dying. Nursery professionals often field calls from concerned gardeners describing shrub
Why Are My Mulberry Trees Not Producing Very Many Leaves?
Mulberry trees are usually hardy trees, adaptable to a variety of soil types and growing conditions. The trees have very shallow roots, however, and are prone to winter dieback. They are also susceptible to several disease and insect pests. A mulberry tree with only a few leaves is usually a sign o
How to Ring Trees for Fruit
Tree ringing is a process in which a circle is cut around the trunk of a fruit tree to encourage its upper branches to develop buds, which later turn into fruit. The procedure is done only on trees that failed to produce a desirable amount of fruit the previous year and is not performed on healthy t
Brown Leaf Tips on a Peace Lily
Rugged, reliable, resilient -- peace lilies have it all. They tolerate low light and drought, but give them regular moisture and bright light and they sprout graceful white spathes for a tropical finish to winter's chill. Brown tips on these long-leaved beauties indicate one or more cultural problem
Twining Plants Used in Topiary
First created on outdoor trees and shrubs by the Ancient Romans, topiaries shape plants into desired forms and shapes. Topiaries for the indoors utilize climbing plants that are trained onto a form to create a unique and personalized display.
What Kind of Tree Has Flowers With Small Green Berries?
Trees that have flowers with small green berries grow in a range of climates and soil types. They provide shelter, shade and food for animals in your yard and can be a welcome addition to any landscape. The green berries contain the seeds for future growth and are often consumed by birds and other c
Agricultural Seed Varieties of Corn
Corn is one of the most diverse agricultural crops in the world.Jupiterimages/Photos.com/Getty ImagesCorn kernels are actually the "seed" for planting crops of corn. Corn is one of the most diverse agricultural crops, and its existence can be traced back over 5,600 years. The United...
Pot Size for Hydroponic Tomatoes
According to Arizona University, 4.3 billion lbs. of hydroponic tomatoes are consumed annually. Hydroponic tomatoes are grown in a nutrient solution containing water and fertilizer to produce high-density crops in areas where the soil is not conducive to tomato growth. Growing hydroponic tomatoes ca
How Tall do Miniature Rose Bushes Grow?
The flowers and leaves are smaller on a miniature rose than a standard rose, but some varieties can grow to 7 feet or higher. They range from the micromini types to long-caned climbing plants. Miniature roses vary in their smallness. The microminis can have flowers as small as ¼-inch across a
Best Time of Year to Plant a Rose Bush
Double Delight. Starry Night. Fourth of July. Double Knock Out. Hybrid Tea. Minature. Climbing. Roses are a favorite in flower gardens around the country. Although they might have a fragile appearance, roses are actually quite hardy plants to grow. The first step to insure raising a healthy rose bus
House Plants Not Needing Outside Light
Plants grown in greenhouses are used to strong light. When you bring home a plant from a greenhouse and place it in low light, it may drop leaves and otherwise look scruffy for a while, but if it is a plant that adapts to low light conditions it will soon recover and put on new leaves, according to
Colorado Perennial Shrub Plant Care
For the best chance of success, choose shrubs adapted to Colorado's climate and soil conditions. Colorado summers are hot and dry, while the winters are cold and windy. Those living at higher altitudes face short growing seasons and bright, harsh sunlight. Colorado soils are usually alkaline; forget
Are Leaf Insects Harmful to Plants?
Leaf insects are one of the insect world's most fascinating genera. Camouflaged to resemble leaves -- complete with a midrib, leaf veins and damage spots -- they blend seamlessly into the environment, avoiding attacks from predators. As herbivores, these critters feed on the foliage of plants, but f
Sprays That Will Kill Weeds & Not Grass in a Large Area
Treat broadleaf plants with sprays that do not harm grass.Dandelion image by Andrey Kobyak from Fotolia.comSpray herbicides that deal with weeds are generally classified into two types: preemergent herbicides that affect seeds and postemergent herbicides used to kill growing weeds. Most...
When to Prune Fig Trees in South Carolina?
Fig trees thrive in most of South Carolina's climate, going dormant through the winter months and bouncing back to life in the spring. With proper care, a fig tree produces fruit for several decades.
Planting Tips in Texas for Bermudagrass
In Texas, Bermudagrass is a desirable lawn and turf grass. It is fine textured and spreads aggressively from the root system, or rhizomes, and overground by runners, or stolons. There are two types of Bermudagrass planted in Texas: the Common Bermudagrass that is grown from seed, and the...
Diseases Of Coneflowers
Coneflowers are daisy-like perennial plants native to North America. Growers value them for their low maintenance requirements and high tolerance for drought and plant them in naturalistic gardens or as borders. These plants are also widely used in herbal medicine. Coneflowers have few pest problems