Jan - 05
2018
A traditional and timeless plant, crape myrtle (Lagerstroemia spp.) attracts both the most knowledgeable gardener and the Average Person who just wants a quite tree in his yard. The plant is hardy in U.S. Department of Agriculture zone 9. Save…
Dec - 27
2017
Gardeners can select from numerous perennials that are hardy crops that grow well in full sunlight. These perennials are usually simple to care for and occasionally offer two blooming intervals in U.S. Department of Agriculture hardiness zone 1 environment problems,…
Dec - 24
2017
Reinforcement techniques decrease erosion triggered by wind and water movements of the grime. Loss of the top-soil could cause pollution of nearby bodies of water and inhibits development of crops. Areas especially vulnerable to erosion contain windy locations that are…
Dec - 20
2017
When you select landscape crops a crucial consideration is pH, which refers to the acidity or alkalinity of soil. In the event that your home is in a area with alkaline soil — which has a pH above 6.0 —…
Dec - 18
2017
Moss provides some permanence to your garden, making it appear like the forest has crept in and merged using the area that is cultivated. However, moss can be easily cultivated by gardeners instead of merely waiting in order for it…
Dec - 15
2017
Whether you are trying to attract butterflies to the backyard of your home or you also need an easy care plant, a perennial verbena can match your requirements. The vine-like verbena is perfect to drape on the sides of hanging…
Dec - 13
2017
The Chamaecyparis obtusa called hinoki cypress cypress or the Cupressus obtusa — arrived from Japan in the 1860s. This tree, which grows in U.S. Department of Agriculture zones 4 through 8, functions fan-like emerald or golden-green foliage accented by textured,…
Dec - 10
2017
The Schinus molle — generally called the California pepper tree or Peruvian pepper tree — thrives in the warm climates of states such as California, Hawaii, Texas and Florida, flourishing in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant-hardiness zones 8 through 11.…
Dec - 08
2017
A fungicide is a chemical used to destroy or hinder the development of fungus spores on crops. An organism lacking chlorophyll, fungus, feeds off its surroundings and can not create its own foods. Plant fungi, including powdery mildew, different kinds…
Dec - 03
2017
Tom Thumb peas can be grown by you in your backyard or in flower-pots, window boxes. Available in the 1850s, Tom Thumb peas are an heirloom vegetable. This plant is a dwarf pea selection that grows to a height of…