Prepare to Transplant Rose of Sharon Choose a location and ready the new spot for your Rose of Sharon before you dig up the bush. Time is of the essence, and the tree should be planted in its new location as soon as possible. Although Rose of Sharon will do fine in either full sun ...
Is There Such a Thing as a Blue Hibiscus? Perhaps you’re familiar with tropical hibiscus but what about blue hibiscus? Flowering tropical hibiscus come in a rainbow of colors including pink, white, red, peach, orange but not blue. Blue is a rare color in the plant world. There are not a lot of blue flowers ...
John Steinbeck is recognized throughout the United States and the World as a great author and person. He wrote many books and plays telling of the harsh life of many different ethnicities and classes of American people. His works are considered to be both influential and controversial. He is widely known for his works and ...
Nebraska is teeming with the opportunity for residents and visitors alike to encounter the wildlife that calls this state home. With wildlife areas, parks or just a quiet retreat in the yard, the possibilities are endless when it comes to witnessing what the wildlife in the area has to offer. But, when this wildlife is ...
Flower gardens with alkaline soil have a pH value above 7.0. The increase in pH causes a reduction in the nutrients available for plant growth, resulting in some species not surviving. Iron is one of the major nutrients that become unavailable due to the high pH level. One benefit of having alkaline soil is that ...
Urban sprawl, we all have to deal with it. We live on smaller and smaller plots of land, with our neighbors sometimes just a little to close for our comfort level. Perhaps putting up a privacy fence is restricted by zoning or budgets, what can you do to afford a little privacy in your back ...
The summer sun is both a blessing and a curse, which will both nourish and scald your plants. Fortunately, there are many sun-tolerant shrubs to choose from. While there is a variety of Euonymous or Viburnum for every zone and location, consider some of these sun lovers for your bright spot. Like all newly planted ...
Gardens and gardening is not always about vegetables and flowers. Many attractive gardens, especially some I have seen in Europe, include well-maintained and manicured shrubs. Perennial gardens designed to incorporate small trees and bushes can add a certain charm to your home, however, you want to make sure you chose the right shrubs to include ...
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