What Sensors Kill Centipede Grass?
Centipedegrass (Eremochloa ophiuroides) is frequently planted intentionally as turfgrass in mild-winter climates. It thrives in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 8 and 9. Temperatures that fluctuate as little as 5 degrees Fahrenheit for any length of time or fluctuating warm and cold temperatures will usually kill it. When it’s thriving where you don’t […]
Are Strawberry Trees Messy?
Strawberry red fruit, delicate white blooms and shiny evergreen leaves supply year-round visual interest in the landscape. Although a tree that is striking, leaf and copper drop do happen, causing some litter in the landscape. Strawberry trees (Arbutus unedo) thrive in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 8b through 11. Leaves Strawberry trees are […]
Is Terra Cotta a Good Container for Orchids?
Many orchids are epiphytic plants. In the natural world, these plants don’t grow in dirt, but attached to the bark of trees. For this reason, orchid roots desire a great deal of air circulation so as to survive. The perfect pot for the orchid will offer superior circulation and drainage, mimicking the states which orchids […]
How to Prune English Primrose After Flowers Are Spent
The common title “English primrose” really describes two species of primrose (Primula spp.) . They are Primula vulgaris and Primula x polyantha. Primula vulgaris is also named Primula acaulis. Primula vulgaris thrives in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 5 through 8 while Primula x polyantha thrives in zones 3 through 8. They perform […]
The way to Prune Potted Rubber Plants
If you abandon the rubber tree (Ficus Elastica) alone, it might reach a height of about 100 feet, that is not exactly optimal for a house plant. Because of this, rubber plants are pruned to keep a more manageable size and shape. Since they’re evergreen trees, the best time for pruning is in the in […]
How to Boost a Carambola (Star Fruit) Tree From a Graft
The carambola tree (Averrhoa carambola L.), most commonly known as the star fruit tree, which is a medium-growing evergreen that is capable of reaching 25 feet wide by 33 feet tall. Hardy into U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 9 through 11, the carambola tree creates ovate, star-shaped edible fruit which has translucent yellowish […]
The way to Preserve a Fruit Tree By Frost
Fruit trees include value to landscaping with their showy blossoms and edible fruit. However, many species are sensitive to freeze and need extra services to survive the winter. Tropical and subtropical species, such as osteoporosis and lemons, require more services to live the winter under U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zone 9b, where they […]
Easy Way to Rake Leaves in Your Yard
Piles of dead leaves from your lawn are havens for burrowing pests, especially since the autumn and winter approach. Raking your lawn is an unavoidable chore that is tedious, but strategic usage of the landscape’s shape helps you get it done better. Use several raking tactics to make the project easier and create a functional […]
Space Requirements for a Sunset Maple Tree & Its Roots
The sunset maple tree (Acer rubrum “Red Sunset”) is a cultivar of red maple prized because of its rapid development and brilliant fall foliage. Hardy in U.S. Department of Agriculture zones 4b through 8b, the sunset maple thrives in both wet and dry conditions, and tolerates a wide array of soils. However, as a tall […]
The way to Grow Corn in the Back Yard
Tender yet crisp ears of sweet corn may grow well in any backyard that receives all-day sunlight and at least three months of warm summer weather. Dwarf varieties work best in small backyards. Unlike standard corn, which may develop stalks 10 feet or taller, dwarf types generally only grow to about 4 feet tall, and […]