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What Is Anemone? Appearance, Pictures, and Growing and Care Methods
Tall upright stems and deeply cut leaves topped with creamy white flowers describe the tall anemone. What is anemone? It is a North American native plant with vigorous growth and spreading characteristics, though not as bad as some other anemone relatives
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Symptoms, Damage and Control Methods of Pink Mold Disease on Pecans
Pink mold on pecans is a secondary disease that usually develops from a fungal disease called pecan scab when the nuts have previously been injured. The key to dealing with pink mold on pecans is to address the primary problem; if the pecan scab fungus is properly controlled, pecans with pink mold can usually be avoided.
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How to Grow Japanese Forest Grass in Pots: Planting Conditions and Care Methods
Japanese forest grass, or Hakonechloa, is an elegant arching plant with bamboo-like leaves. This forest dweller is perfect for shade and performs well in containers. Grow forest grass in containers in shady to partially shady landscape locations,
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What Does a Desert Sunflower Look Like? Planting Methods and Precautions Explained
The hairy desert sunflower has been labeled with a rather unattractive name, but the yellow, daisy-like flowers with bright orange centers are anything but dull. They are actually named for their hairy green-gray leaves. Interested in learning more about this hardy
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The origin story of the yew, its anticancer substances, and an introduction to breeding and cultivation methods
The yew is a relict plant; relict means remaining, referring to organisms that already existed in ancient times and still have surviving populations today. From the fossil record of the yew, it can be traced back to 200 million years ago in the Jurassic Period, contemporary with the dinosaurs, distributed across Eurasia. Tai
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Red Frangipani Potted Planting Techniques and Care Methods After the Blooming Period Ends
Do you like frangipani? The fragrant frangipani is perfect as a specimen or accent plant in the landscape, or placed in containers so their floral fragrance can be fully enjoyed. They are also suitable for greenhouse use. In full sun, frangipani are the most durable,
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What Is a Gooseberry? An Introduction to Its Nutritional Value and Growing Care Methods
Both ornamental and practical, gooseberries are an excellent choice for home gardens in the northern states. Nutritious and low in fat, it is no wonder that currants are more popular than ever. Although they are usually used in baking, jams and jellies because of their tart flavor, some types are sweet enough to be eaten right off the bush
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Beautyberry Planting Techniques and Pruning Methods: Does It Need Pruning Every Year?
The beautyberry shrub (Callicarpa americana, USDA zones 7 to 11) blooms in late summer; although the flowers are not much to look at, the gem-like purple or white berries are dazzling. The fall foliage is an attractive yellow or yellow-green. These 3- to 8-foot shrubs work well in borders
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How do you separate and sift out chaff? It can also be used as fertilizer for growing flowers
Before we get to the definition of chaff, some background on grain crops such as wheat, rice, barley, oats and other components is helpful. Cereal crops consist of the seeds or grains we eat, surrounded by an inedible husk or rice hull. Seeds and grains
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Three-Pronged Approach to Fruit Fly Control: Trapping and Orchard Cleanup Combined with Biological Control to Reduce Damage
As summer approaches, temperatures rise, and the Oriental fruit fly (Bactrocera dorsalis) begins to stir into action. Not only are the public's favorite mango and guava easily affected, but the red date (jujube), often used for warming tonics, is also a favorite food of fruit fly larvae. The Miaoli District Agricultural Research and Extension Station reminds that red dates, unlike general
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