By: Bonnie L. Grant, Certified Urban AgriculturistSmart is in. Smart, as in smart technology, that is. Robot lawn mowers are the smarties of landscape maintenance. The smart mower trend is just starting and seems to show a future of other garden gadgets that are automatic. What are smart lawn mowers?
By: Mary Ellen EllisCreeping Jenny is a versatile ornamental plant that provides pretty foliage that “creeps” along and spreads to fill in spaces. It can be aggressive and invasive, though, so growing creeping Jenny in a pot is a great way to enjoy this perennial without letting it take over the whole garden or flower bed.
By: Shari ArmstrongGardenias are beautiful plants, but they require a bit of maintenance. One problem that plagues gardeners is a gardenia bush with yellow leaves. Yellow leaves are a sign of chlorosis in plants. There are several causes and trying to determine the reason can involve a lot of trial and error.
By: Teo SpenglerSometimes, the common names of plants are spot on, and bottlebrush plants are a great example. These native Australian shrubs produce bright red flowers that look just like the brushes you use to clean bottles. If your plant isn’t producing any of these cool, vibrant flowers, you’re missing out.
The yellow rose In the language of flowers, the rose is considered a symbol of grace, delicacy and beauty but, as we all know, each color corresponds to a certain meaning. In this article we want to talk about the yellow rose in particular. In the case of a very bright yellow color it will be a symbol of jealousy, a yellow surrounded by red will want to communicate tender and external love, while a pale yellow will communicate uncertainty in love.
By: Bonnie L. Grant, Certified Urban AgriculturistPerennial flowers give the gardener a lot of value for their dollar because they come back year after year. Inula is an herbal perennial that has value as a medicinal as well as an ornamental presence in the yard. There are several types of Inula plant useful to the landscape and home.
Also known as pot marigolds, the cheery yellow blooms of calendula are not just aesthetically pleasing, they are also a potent, medicinal herb. With their anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, antiseptic, antibacterial, antimicrobial, and antifungal properties, calendula is certainly an important herb to have on hand.
Prime destination for succulent loversRSSFacebookInstagramTwitterPinterestHomeSucculentopediaBrowse Succulents by Scientific NameBrowse Succulents by Common NameBrowse Succulents by GenusBrowse Succulents by FamilyBrowse Succulents by USDA Hardiness ZoneBrowse Succulents by OriginBrowse Cacti by GenusAbout SucculentsCultivationGeneral CareLight RequirementsPotting SoilWateringFertilizingPests and DiseasesRepottingPropagationPruningGraftingArrangingSucculent UsesMedicinal SucculentsCosmetic SucculentsCulinary SucculentsSacred SucculentsLibraryBooksStoriesMyths and LegendsStampsWorld of Flowering PlantsYou are at:Home » Archive for & 34;Vegetable Leather& 34;Browsing: Vegetable LeatherSucculentopediaEuphorbia punicea – Jamaican PoinsettiaEuphorbia punicea is an unusual, evergreen, succulent shrub that can grow up to 6 feet (1.
L& 39;AGRONOMO RISPONDE SU COME COLTIVARE E CURARE LE PIANTEPROBLEMI TILLANDSIATillandsia spp.(Famiglia: Bromeliaceae)La rubricaè dedicata ai problemi delle piante.Se desiderate scrivere al nostro agronomo per poter avere una risposta su una situazione non chiara o una difficoltà che riguarda la vostrapianta, è necessario cheindichiate:di che pianta si tratta;dove è collocata (dentrocasa, in terrazzo, in giardino ecc.
Photo by: Robert Nunnally.Q: I’ve always felt a little guilty about the way evergreens are cut down for Christmas, then tossed away a few weeks later. This year I want to buy a live Christmas tree and plant it in my yard after the holidays. What’s the best way to care for these trees? — Gail Madden, Mount Lebanon, Pa.
Browsing: StonecropSucculentopediaHylotelephium sieboldii (October Daphne)Hylotelephium sieboldii (October Daphne), formerly known as Sedum sieboldii, is a beautiful low-growing succulent that sends out…SucculentopediaSedum makinoiSedum makinoi is a low-growing succulent with slender, creeping stems that bear opposite, fleshy, green leaves.
By: Bonnie L. Grant, Certified Urban AgriculturistA healthy, green lawn is a joy to sink bare feet into, and complements the landscape. The best fertilizer for grass will promote healthy turf and minimize weed and pest issues with a thick mat that resists these problems. There are many types of lawn fertilizer on the market, or you can use home-grown methods to enhance the vigor of your grass.
Whether you are new to vegetable gardening or an old hand, sometimes it’s difficult to know how and when to harvest vegetables. Vegetable harvesting at the correct time can make the difference between flavorful produce and practically unpalatable. A few handy garden harvest tips will have you picking those vegetables at their peak.
Review of the book Horticulture. Principles and practice of A. Incrocci Title: Horticulture. Principles and practice Authors: A. Incrocci Publisher: Edagricole Publication date: March 2018 Number of pages: 371 Cost: 44.00 euros Type of paper used: ecological paper is not used The book Horticulture. Principles and practice of the Edagricole publishing house that I had the pleasure of reading, deals with the world of horticulture.
By: Bonnie L. Grant, Certified Urban AgriculturistThe bold flowers of hydrangea are a true summer treat. The plants are rarely bothered by pests or disease, although hydrangea botrytis blight can occur. The first signs are discolored flower heads followed by gray mold on hydrangeas. This is a serious disease and can cause damage to the flower buds.
Houseplants Posted: Last Edits: They say gardenia is very difficult to grow from seed. Well, wait and see. But it is also believed that gardenia grown from seed is more adapted to home conditions. But even a purchased flower can be preserved and admired by its flowering, if you adhere to the rules of care.
Walnuts are my hands down favorite nuts with the added benefit of not only being high in protein but omega-3 fatty acids as well. Omega-3 fatty acids are touted as extremely beneficial for the heart but beyond that, they are delicious! What better reason to grow your own? The question is, when are walnuts ready to pick and what is the best way to pick walnuts?
Choosing Zinnia Varieties – What Are The Different Kinds Of ZinniaBy Amy GrantThere is such a dizzying array of zinnia varieties that it’s almost difficult to decide what zinnia to plant. To help you decide, the following article discusses different zinnia plant types and how to incorporate them into the landscape.
Bilberry grows naturally in northern and temperate latitudes, from the high mountains of the Caucasus to taiga and forest-tundra. The optimal conditions for it are damp pine and spruce forests. Recently, however, garden blueberries can be seen more and more often on personal plots. Delicious berries are eaten fresh with pleasure, jam is made, dried and frozen.
Prime destination for succulent loversRSSFacebookInstagramTwitterPinterestHomeSucculentopediaBrowse Succulents by Scientific NameBrowse Succulents by Common NameBrowse Succulents by GenusBrowse Succulents by FamilyBrowse Succulents by USDA Hardiness ZoneBrowse Succulents by OriginBrowse Cacti by GenusAbout SucculentsCultivationGeneral CareLight RequirementsPotting SoilWateringFertilizingPests and DiseasesRepottingPropagationPruningGraftingArrangingSucculent UsesMedicinal SucculentsCosmetic SucculentsCulinary SucculentsSacred SucculentsLibraryBooksStoriesMyths and LegendsStampsWorld of Flowering PlantsYou are at:Home » Archive for & 34;Suzanne& 39;s Spurge& 34;Browsing: Suzanne& 39;s SpurgeSucculentopediaEuphorbia susannae (Suzanne& 39;s Spurge)Euphorbia susannae (Suzanne& 39;s Spurge) is a small clustering succulent that grows up to 4 inches (10 cm) tall and up to 12 inches (30 cm)…
