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Consider a Juniper Tree or Shrub if You Like Evergreen Conifers
You may be surprised to learn that the berries on juniper trees and shrubs are cones, making them evergreen conifers. Learn more about them here.
The Meaning of the Frangipani Flower
Frangipani is a popular, tropical flower that emits a heady scent. According to the Guide to Houseplants website, frangipani flowers are native to Central America. Grown in abundance in Hawaii, these showy blossoms are fashioned into flower necklaces called leis. Frangipani is the Laotian national f
What Are the Caterpillar's Enemies?
The caterpillar is a plump, nutritious and incredibly slow member of the insect family, which makes it a popular snack for many larger creatures. Caterpillars are the larvae stage of insects such as moths and butterflies, and in addition to being an easy target for predators due to their soft, slow-
Do You Remove the Sprouts When Planting Potatoes?
Potatoes are a root crop. Every potato you eat was once part of the root system of a potato plant. The sprouts on potatoes are the sites of potential new plants and should be left on when preparing them for planting.
How to Identify Trees of Oklahoma
The state tree of Oklahoma is the Redbud, or cercis canadensis, which sprouts reddish-pink blossoms in early spring and is probably easily identified because of its stature as a state symbol. Identifying Oklahoma's other trees is a task made easier with resources from organizations that protect and
How to Landscape With Holly Bushes
Holly bushes are ornamental plants, known for their waxy, spiny leaves and seasonal berries. Evergreen holly bushes are popular in residential landscapes, providing interest and color, even on the cloudiest of days. There are hundreds of varieties, and they vary in size, shape, leaf pattern and berr
The Types of Termites in Oklahoma
Subterranean termites form colonies in the soil and can damage the wood on your property.termites image by Christophe Fouquin from Fotolia.comSubterranean termites live in the soil and are found throughout the state of Oklahoma. According to Oklahoma Agriculture, Food and Forestry,...
Biotic Factors in Deserts
Only the strong survive the parched desert climate.desert 8 image by Dusan Radivojevic from Fotolia.comPlants and animals that live in the desert are conditioned to endure extreme temperatures with minimal water. The number of plant and animal species tenacious enough to survive in the...
What Are the Uses for Wintercreeper Euonymus?
A spreading, low-growing plant workw well as ground-cover to fill spaces between other plants while helping to keep weeds to a minimum. When a spreading, short plant also flowers, it can be especially versatile and useful in a garden. Some wintercreeper euonymus plants (Euonymus fortunei) are exampl
Green Beetle Bugs Are Eating My Peach Tree, Lemon Tree & Tomatoes
Japanese beetles are common pests of fruit trees and vegetable plants. Peach trees, lemon trees and tomato plants are often under attack from these green beetles. Japanese beetles cause damage to host plants while in both the larval stage, as well as the adult beetle stage, making them especially di
Fruit Trees in Greenhouses
You can grow fruit trees, regardless of climate, in a well-run greenhouse.greenhouse image by tofuwarrior from Fotolia.comThe long-standing tradition of using greenhouses to grow fruit trees in otherwise inhospitable climates has been around since ancient Rome, where gardeners devised a...
Arizona State Flower - Saguaro Cactus Bloom
The state flower of Arizona is the saguaro cactus bloom.
Flowers for an International Garden
Plant flowers that represent different countries and cultures.Jupiterimages/Brand X Pictures/Getty ImagesAn international garden is a highly creative concept. The flowers, colors and foliage will add variety to your garden. Plan the garden so plants are staged and located with various...
How to Grow Pines From Pinecones
Pine cones contain the seeds from which pine trees grow. A pine cone can't be planted to grow a tree. The seeds first must be removed from the cone. The seeds then can be planted and grown, much like the seeds of any other plant or tree. But to get the seeds, the pine cones must be first collected.
What Do Pansies Need?
Pansies grow as biennials but are usually treated as annuals since summer heat kills back the plants. These flowers add color to cool-season gardens when few other flowers bloom. Pansy flowers come in many colors with the flowers displaying two or more colors on each bloom.
Wisconsin Leaf Identification
The Wisconsin woodlands and wetlands are home to more than 100 species of native trees. Most of these trees are deciduous hardwoods with recognizable leaves. Identifying the leaves is the process of carefully studying the individual elements that make up the leaf's structure and giving it a specific
How to Plant a Wing-Ding Rosebush
Wing-Ding is a red rose that was introduced in 2007 by Weeks Roses and Edmonds Roses. It was bred in the United States by Tom Carruth, an award-winning breeder who also was responsible for Betty Boop, Fourth of July and Scentimental. The bush is a low-grower, reaching 19 inches to 2 feet tall. The
Sassafras Root Cures
The common sassafras, or ague tree, is a perennial plant long lauded for its medicinal properties. Some legends hold that when explorer Ponce de Leon arrived in what became Florida in the 1500s, he and his fellow explorers discovered the sweet, sap-filled roots of the sassafras, brewed into teas and
How to Multiply Sissoo Trees for Grafting
Indian rosewood, or sissoo, is native to Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iraq and, of course, India. It is an important hardwood for furniture and is also harvested for firewood. It is grown as an ornamental in the U.S. The tree produces sweet, pea-like flowers and has attractive rounded leaves. In North Ame
How to Grow Lilacs Using a Stem
Lilacs are a hardy perennial shrub that can withstand temperatures well below freezing without damage. The aromatic panicles of this shrub can bloom into blue, pink, purple, light purple or magenta lilacs. Healthy lilac shrubs can grow up to 30 feet, but most varieties grow to about 10 feet. Lilacs