How To Grow Arnica

The tiny, black seeds can be sown in the garden after danger of frost has past. These plant profiles will feature time-tested seeds and plants that are easy to grow, but produce a great show.

Some varieties can tolerate more sun and there are actually ‘sun coleus' that thrive in brighter conditions. Moisture is important, but they can't stand wet or boggy conditions. I like to use them on my east-facing front porch.

They quickly became popular hothouse plants in Europe and breeders soon developed varieties with larger and brighter leaves. I plant the tubers about 3" deep (7.6cm) each spring in the containers, as soon as there is no chance of frost.

Without a little guidance from seasoned veterans, they often choose seeds and plants that are more challenging than their budding skills can handle. Botticelli's 'Birth of Venus' is probably one of the most recognized, however a number of other notable...

New gardeners can plant them with confidence that they will grow and bloom reliably and fast. Here in west KY, we plant zinnias again at the end of July for a great show that will take us through the rest of the summer and on into autumn.

Without a little guidance from seasoned veterans, they often choose seeds and plants that are more challenging than their budding skills can handle. In realty, this was an excellent choice, because the fleshy leaves contain quite a bit of moisture which...

All the other images, including the thumbnail are of un-named seedlings. Many new gardeners are starting to plan their first adventure into our crazy, wonderful world. Over the course of several seasons, two or three fans will increase to a substantial...

If you use this technique you will never have a fallen tulip again.

Wherever your plant lives, keep the soil moist and allow it to go almost dry before watering. Rubber plants potentially grow outdoors in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 10 through 12, but sheltered in an enclosed patio, plants might...

TheMissouri Climate Center at the University of Missouri-Columbiadivides the state up based on latitudinal variation and elevation. ) can be a bit finicky when it comes to temperature.

Plumeria flowers, also known as plumeria rubra and frangipani, are tropical flowers planted to scent gardens and are used in the making of leis because they are less prone to bruising.

Size the barbwire so that is it exactly the shape and dimensions of the bottle's opening. Rats infest homes and cause destruction to the areas of the house they live in. Place the toothpick high enough to stop the barbwire from swinging outward but low...

This mixture makes a sort of glue that holds the sugar in place. Wine grapes come in over 5,000 varieties each ranging in different colors, flavors and sweetness. Place them on a tray and freeze them for at least three hours.

For the fullest flavor, chop ginger leaves just before you use them. The best way to add them to any recipe is to cut them down to size. If you don't always have access to fresh ginger leaves, use them dried.

Do not remove the lid from the bucket if you are using a lid. Cut 12 X-shaped holes around the top and sides of the bag to allow some air to get in. This takes approximately three to four weeks.

Lay the "Topsy Turvy" on its side and put the root ball of the tomato plant through the bottom hole per instructions. In the following steps you will find a few extra tips that are not included in the product instructions that will guide you through the...

Although air drying is a simple, tried and true method, many experts believe that drying roses in silica gel is the best method of desiccation for roses and other flowers that have thick petals.

Urea levels in a human's urine can determine kidney issues or even dehydration. It is best moved with a conveyor belt.Due to its water solubility, urea is used in many things such as plastic, household cleaners, animal feed and medicine.

Prior to GPS, growers would steer their tractors by sight. He saved it and planted it the following year after which he derived 23 new plants, Out of these 23 plants, the Russet potato emerged as the world's most-planted potato.Did you know that 85% of...

Pick out any debris and pod pieces that may have fallen into the peas.Fill a large cooking pot two-thirds full of water. When the water comes to a boil, allow the peas to cook for two full minutes.Remove the pot from the stove and take off the lid.

Leave at least 3 inches of the vine attached to the squash. Squash is a common sight in many gardens. The water-bleach mixture will help prevent the squash from rotting.Place the butternut squash in a sunny location in your home.

It shouldn't be airtight, because excess gases in the bottle may need to escape.Place the other end of the tubing near some plants in the greenhouse. Increasing the amount of CO2 in the growing environment produces larger plants.

Without this critical step, the soft peaches will be crushed and their juices will be pulled out when the air is extracted from the bag.Freeze peaches to preserve their fresh-picked flavor.Wash, dry, peel and pit the peaches.

Unlike many fruit-bearing trees growing in the United States, blueberries offer the home gardener a chance to cultivate these delectable berries in small backyards as long as the proper conditions exist.

This weekend, I slipped on some water that had pooled on the flooring in my bathroom. Wherever you are, try these plants in wan acidic soil in full sun. The flowers are highly resinous and are used to make lotions, salves and oils for the purpose of easing...

The stem of a true morel ends where the stem joins the base of its cap. False morels have a smooth, irregular shaped, wavy cap somewhat resembling brain matter. This honeycomb characteristic alone is enough to positively identify a morel mushroom, as...

Some fruit are sometimes considered ethylene-sensitive because exposure to ethylene speeds up the ripening process, but cherries are not one of them.Cherries are nonclimacteric fruits because they don't ripen once they are picked from the tree.