They have a fussy reputation, and many owners comment about unexplained leaf drop. The picture at right shows a variegated (leaves having white or yellow markings) Ming aralia.The all green types are just as lovely.Dinner plate aralia (Polyscias scutellaria,...
A minor point but one that some readers may find importantMoney Tree art at left by the incomparable "Inky" Used here with permission, Thank you! Inky Art not to be used elsewhere without express permission of the creator.
I always use a ring, as it reduces stress on the cords as they swing in the breeze and scissors to cut the cord.The first task is to measure out the cord into proper lengths. Trim the short tails next to the coil so that do not show.The next task is to...
Has your Croton croaked? I haven't even mentioned the curled and curved stems. Lucky bamboo in quantity can be bundled into towers or woven into a pear or pineapple shape. If picking out the stems in person, choose only pieces that look healthy and that...
I tuck a few seeds in 2 ½" x 3 ½" brown coin envelopes. Uncovering it is like seeing an old friend. I wound them in and out among the grapevines and pushed some up into the center of the cone and wired them in place as needed.Decorations included a...
Annual flowers also did well. This had the benefit of making it easier for me to part the stalks to get the seedling roots down into the bale, plus my bales seemed to hold water better..
Christmas came and went, as did the arrival of 2010, and I greeted the new year with an extra long shiver from my nose to my toes. It's like June said in the card that came with the cozies: “Enjoy the warmth of the cozies and of the friendship that...
I have an embarrassing number of pictures in my phone, and room for hundreds more.Smartest of all is when my phone provides internet access. I used my phone to take a pictorial note of wildflowers as I walked the dog.
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Bird feeders are carried at pet stores, feed stores, garden centers, large discount department stores and many others.I decided to buy a Heritage Farms saucer-type window feeder, mostly because it resembled the highly recommended HummZinger.
The University of Tennessee Extension website recommends that farmers plan on having around 30 pounds of hay available per cow unit for the winter. In the fall and winter you can purchase hay bales to decorate for certain holidays.
The combustible material explodes into flames and creates a wonderfully varied glaze surface on the pot. I started hearing it less often and the crowing has died down considerably, I imagine most of my carefully grown plants are now dead.
Find them at outdoor-sports stores.are a growing part of the plant industry and some gardeners rely on them exclusively. It refers to a tropical group of plants. For the strictly organic plant lover, buy a seaweed or fish based soluble fertilizer.
Mama's favorite way to enjoy anise biscotti is to dunk them in her coffee! Accessed August 25, 2008.Save your money: Delicious cups of wonder from the world of COFFEE They store in cookie jars well when sealed in airtight baggies.
I've even gotten interesting metal ones. We'll keep the jokes about the same old gifts just between us gardeners. We dream of discovering blue tulips when the rest of the world dreams of winning the lottery.
It was thought to protect inhabitants from thunder and lightning strikes, so was a common sight planted on thatch and sod roofs. They may wither a bit, but if given a drink, they'll bounce right back with no ill effects.
The bleach needs to fall down on the garment without pushing the plant material around. Each fabric will react differently, and there are some that just won't bleach regardless of how long you leave it.Now, go to your garden and collect some flowers or...
Wet pulp will be much darker than the color when it dries.The minimum equipment needed is a blender, a plastic tub, an old picture frame without the glass, window screen scrap, used paper to recycle, a few towels and a sponge.
They do need about an inch of water a week, and if they are container-grown, a bit more. Gardeners that plant to attract colorful winged visitors won't be disappointed with zinnias.
Antennae are optional, but I thought my ladybug needed them, so I rolled a couple of tiny clay snakes and stuck them into little holes I made with my toothpick. For a shiny finish, paint with clear nail polish or spray with polyurethane.You can put all...
White roots will grow down from the base of the bulb into the rocks, and green grasslike leaves will soon extend a foot or so above. Leaves will grow first, soon followed by flowers.
Either way, it is a fun hobby.Daylilies make excellent garden plants and do well in a mixed border. Many friends and neighbors are usually willing to share a fan or two. You don't want them having to struggle in 100+ degrees or below freezing temperatures...
If you have people riding the hay wagon to stack the hay bales as the bales are produced, let them work in shifts so that no one is out in the sun for too long at a time. Stock Up on Spare Parts Baling hay is hard on machinery too, and sometimes things...
That's a sure sign that they are benefiting from something, perhaps heat escaping through your foundation.Only you can learn your garden's sweet spots -- I invite you to indulge next spring rather than pine for that special plant that seems just out of...
Nothing's worse than realizing you've missed a prime opportunity to buy the perfect plant. An added bonus: this practice is also an excellent way to quell cabin fever. You might want to create a garden-specific calendar, create a word document, or use...
So today I pass along pointers for folks who've never loaded a processor-bound trailer as well as those who still feel uncomfortable with how it works. We were glad we wouldn't need to load animals before dawn the next morning, but late that night, we...
Its leaves commonly reach 6 feet wide and 11 feet long. Its history can be traced back to 2700 B.C. in China, where it was used for medicinal purposes. If you have the space for big leaves, you will add another dimension to your garden that is sure to...
