By Joseph Nicholson
Non-flowering plants are believed to have originated in a time before flowers evolved a sophisticated means of sexual reproduction. Today, there are 11 living phyla of non-flowering plants, the most commonly known are ferns, conifers, cycads and mosses. Ferns are vascular plants, meaning they have specialized tissue for transporting water and nutrients, and they produce true leaves, unlike...
By Ty Arthur
Pepper plants are incredibly hardy and resilient plants that can grow in most warm climates with decent amounts of water. Although they can survive many different harsh conditions they can always use a boost by pruning away excess parts of the plant that use up it's energy and prevent it from growing the largest and most flavorful peppers possible. Wait a week or two for your pepper plant to ...
By Robert Vaux
Vines make a great addition to any outdoor area, winding up walls or trellises and creeping along planters in gardens. Some types of vine produce lovely flowers and fruit such as grapes, but even common ivy can contribute immeasurably to the aesthetics of a garden or backyard area. Pruning vines is an extremely easy task, but it takes basic knowledge of what kind of vines you are pruning and the...
By S. Faloon
It is important to transplant your tulip bulbs every two to three years to keep the bed thriving. Tulips will multiply so it is good for them to be transplanted and moved. If a parent bulb has smaller bulbs growing off of them the flowering bulb eventually loses it's ability to produce large blossoms. Propagation is important to healthy bulbs. You should wait for the tulips to bloom, wilt and ...
By Michael Hinckley
In order to get a great-looking lawn, some people opt to purchase leaf blower/vacuums. These can, indeed, be a useful addition to any lawn aficionado's arsenal if you know how to use them correctly. Knowing a little bit about how to use a leaf blower/vacuum can help you make your lawncare duties more efficient and enjoyable. Leaf blower/vacuums are a great help in spot cleaning, or if the...
By Charles Anderson
While real flowers add beauty to the home, they can be expensive and of course, they do not last. If properly and carefully made, artificial flowers can substitute for the real ones. The original investment for artificial flowers may be more than for live flowers, but the life of the artificial product makes up for the difference. Follow these steps to make your own. Select the material that...
By LReynolds
Seeding a lawn is not the most difficult task. But it's easy to make simple mistakes that can lead to failure. Growing grass from seed, unlike sod, starts a lawn slowly that grows thicker with each mowing. Sodded lawns risk shock and take time to take root in dissimilar or poorly prepared soil but grass seed grows where it is planted from the time it germinates. All that's needed to plant ...
By ReneeV
The best indoor plants add visual interest to a room and improve air quality, but what about people who do not have much success with plants? The answer is easy. Get low maintenance plants. There are plenty of varieties that are so hearty, they will survive anything. Just consider the home's conditions such as temperature, humidity and light level. Some indoor plants like Christmas Cactus are ...