Chrysanthemums are an old-fashioned flower that comes in a multitude of colors. Some have a single row of petals while others have so many that they look like a powder-puff. There are approximately 30 species of chrysanthemums and they grow in a wide range in heights, from small dwarf plants to giant shrub-like plants. You ...
Imagine having fresh-picked, vine-ripened tomatoes from your garden in February when most of the north is covered in snow. Having gardened in Florida for over 15 years, I’ve learned more about growing tomatoes in a tropical climate than I ever thought I needed to know. One of the best things I learned, mostly through trial ...
Abelia, also commonly referred to as Glossy Abelia, is a member of the Caprifoliaceae or honeysuckle family. They are a native tree of China, Japan, the Himalayas and Mexico. More technically, it is a hybrid cross between Chinese Abelia and A. uniflora. This small tree is a wonderful container plant because it grows only 3 ...
Propagating stem cuttings takes time and not every cutting survives. The plant cutting must generate enough energy from the stored chlorophyll in the stem and leaves to heal itself and grow a new root system. The chlorophyll feeds the cutting so a perfect clone of the mother plant results when the roots grow. It may ...
There are over 400 types of holly. Some grow as a small 3-foot shrub, while others can grow to 50 feet in height. The dark green leaves feel like leather and they have spines. The white flowers often produce crimson berries, although there are some varieties that have yellow or orange berries. It is possible ...
Cacti are interesting plants because they can be grown by taking a sample of a mother plant, called a cutting, which if properly grown can produce a genetic replica of the parent (a clone). Cuttings are usually taken from a cactus with branches, so that the parent can continue to grow effectively. Cactus cuttings may ...
More people are growing their own grapes and using them to make jelly, jam, or homemade wine. Grapes bursting with flavor are healthy to eat, and full of antioxidants. If you want to increase the number of grape vines you have or if you just want a few grape vines for your landscape you can ...
Purchasing plumeria cuttings, plants and seedlings on eBay can be an exciting adventure, but unfortunately it can end up as a very frustrating experience if one doesn’t know what to look for. After locating cuttings, plants or seedlings one likes, the buyer should take a look at the vendor’s positive feedback which is shown as ...
There are several methods of growing plants from cuttings. And, different methods are better suited to propagating one type of plant over another. For instance, the method used to grow woody-stemmed plants differs from the methods used for herbaceous (non-woody) stemmed plants. The different methods for growing plants from cuttings are explained below. Growing Cuttings ...
If you want an evergreen that is moderately fast-growing, then perhaps the Viburnum ‘Robustum’ also known as Roundleaf Laurustinus might be just the shrub for you. It grows to heights of 6 to 12 feet, with a spread of 3 to 6 feet. Viburnum ‘Robustum’ is hardy to grow in USDA zones 7 through 12. ...
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