The Poinsettia Leaves Are Curling & Turning Yellow

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Poinsettias (Euphorbia pulcherrima) are desirable for their colorful bracts, or modified leaves, ranging in hue from creamy white to brilliant red. Some are pink and others are variegated. Poinsettias are often grown as potted plants and given as gifts during the holiday season. Although attractive,

Mountain Sweet Pitcher Plant Species

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Consider yourself lucky if you ever see the mountain sweet pitcher plant (Sarracenia Rubra Ssp. Jonesii). The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service added the species to the Federal List of Threatened and Endangered Wildlife in 1988. Only 10 of the original 16 plant clusters still exist in North and South C

Can I Store My Calla Lily Bulbs in the Refrigerator for a Year?

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Calla lilies are among the many flowering plants with tender storage bulbs that can be easily killed by cold winters. Digging up and storing these bulbs can save money and help you keep your favorite varieties blooming year after year. Proper storage temperatures are critical for keeping bulbs dorma

How to Overwinter Gladiolus Bulbs

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Gardeners who live outside gladioli hardiness zones can save the bulbs or corms from one growing season to the next by protecting them during the winter. The advantage is that you will save money because you will not have to purchase new gladiolus corms. Good preparation is the key to keeping your g

How to Grow Stargazer Lilies

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Aloe Plant Help

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The aloe vera plant has been used for thousands of years as both a medicinal and ornamental plant. Today it remains one of the most frequently used herbs in alternative medicine. A normally hardy and trouble-free plant, the aloe is not without its occasional challenges.

The Advantages of Ornamental Trees

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Ornamental trees are grown for their shade, foliage and flowers. They are used to beautify neighborhoods or gardens and provide protection and privacy. Common ornamental trees include magnolias, cherries, maples and paulownias.

How to Sow Soybeans

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Soybeans are easy to grow in the home garden and are favored for their high protein content. Though all varieties of soybeans are edible, the seeds that are sold for growing in home gardens are especially treated to grow well under average garden conditions. These have a short growing season and the

Unusual Plants & Shrubs

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A plant is considered unusual based on the size and shape of its flowers, growing habits or prevalence in nature.Bodhi Hill/Photodisc/Getty ImagesA variety of plant life is found in nature with distinct and unusual characteristics. There are a number of options to make your yard unique....

How to Grow Blueberries in California

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The Southern Highbush blueberry species, primarily grown in California, is more drought- and winter-chill- tolerant than its northern counterparts. A University of California Master Gardener variety trial performed in Santa Clara County discovered that Misty, Bluecrop, Sunshine Blue, Georgia Gem, Re

How to Weed Potatoes

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A common vegetable grown in backyard gardens, potatoes are rich with essential vitamins and minerals. This makes them a popular side dish on dinner plates everywhere. Regular weeding removes the unruly plants your potato plants compete against for moisture and nutrients. Removing weeds at the early

Poisonous Tree Berries

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A variety of trees, both cultivated and wild, produce poisonous berries. Those commonly found in yards are most dangerous because children or pets may accidentally ingest them. Even berries that produce are mild symptoms can cause death if eaten in large enough quantities.

How to Make a Peanut Butter Log Bird Feeder

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Outdoor birds need to know where their food will be coming from before the harsh winter begins. You can attract many types of birds that will seek winter refuge in your yard if you provide them with a food source. A peanut butter log will attract these winter residents and provide them with nourishm

Plants Native to Cobb County, Georgia

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Cobb county is located to the northwest of Atlanta in the state of Georgia. Plants native to the area have adapted to the hot, humid summers that often bring little rain. The tropical climate is home to many different plants that are hardy to the area. The growing periods are long, which provide an

Field Guide to Garden Plants

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What Are Growing Zones for Orchids?

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Orchids grow in habitats all over the world, but are primarily native to the tropics. Some hardy and semi-hardy types can live in other climates. Learning the appropriate growing zone for your orchids helps you provide them with the correct care.

When to Start Growing Greenhouse Vegetables

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Greenhouses have a multitude of gardening purposes. Gardeners in cool climates get a head start on their crops by germinating them in these protective buildings. Delicate crops are hardened off in relatively warmer greenhouse temperatures before being planted outdoors. Greenhouses also provide shelt

How to Gather Flower Bulbs

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Bulbs are swollen sections of some flowering plants that grow below the ground and store food the plant can utilize the following season. Although they often produce beautiful flowers, many times plants that grow from bulbs are not adapted to the climate in the area where they are planted so they mu

About Snow Shower Weeping Cherry Trees

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Pink Snow Showers weeping cherry (Prunus x 'Pisnshzam') is a Higan cherry cultivar with pendulous branches and captivating, fragrant pink flowers. This deciduous tree's lush green foliage turns bright gold in the fall. The cherries are small and attract a variety of wildlife. Pink Snow Showers is an

How to Grow a Sansevieria Plant

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Sansevieria is so durable that many gardeners consider it to be nearly indestructible, tolerating almost any condition except cold or overwatering. Because of its tall, stiff leaves, sansevieria is also known as snake plant, sword plant and even mother-in-law's tongue. The deep green leaves may be v