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Floral arrangers are happy to pick a bouquet of this long-lasting sunflower to brighten interior spaces.Beach sunflower is easily started from seeds which germinate in place readily.

It also helps remove tear stains and slows down their formation. Directions for use: remove excess matter from eye corners; apply 2-3 drops in each eye; for irritated eyes, apply several drops in the eye to clean and refresh; use several drops daily to...

Directions: Remove excess matter from eye corners; apply 2-3 drops in each eye; for irritated eyes, apply several drops in eye to clean and refresh; use several drops daily to reduce irritation from dust, pollen, and ragweed or after swimming in chlorinated...

As such, a lichen makes a logical and interesting addition to a rock garden. These plants combine and form a symbiotic relationship, with each plant benefiting from the other. Wet lichens are easier to handle.Break off a small piece of a lichen to collect...

History: The breed originated in Scotland and was imported to the United States in 1822. Unfortunately, the horns were not very practical, and today almost all Ayrshires are dehorned as calves.

“Judging by the terrible condition she was in and the smell of the filth that covered her, she was either born on a livestock transport or stockyard,” says Pam Ahern, founder of Edgar's Mission said, according to TheDodo.com .

It is most prevalent in the plain and valley regions in the Sonoran Desert. These regions have a number of landscape features that are responsible for the differences in characteristics of the various cacti, including their shape, height and ability to...

No seed is easier to grow, and once the blooms begin, you can forget about it for days on end . Primarily used as in hanging baskets because its size is just right for a bushy, color-drenched display, it is invaluable for those patches of poor soil where...

The word gladiolus comes from the Latin word gladius, which means sword, and the leaves of the gladiolus are shaped like swords. Flowers sometimes speak more than words. This flower is high in vitamin C, and is used to treat coughs, colds, and can be...

Set plants 2 to 2½ feet apart. No green shoulders here; these tomatoes always look newly polished and perfectly formed. They are somewhat smaller than traditional big beefsteaks, but they more than make up for that in number and in the rich, acidic,...

A loose mulch and a protected position should also be considered to help ensure winter survival in the coldest portions of its hardiness range. A dwarf Powderpuff, this drought resistant shrub slowly develops into a loosely rounded form with a naturally...

* Lepidium meyenii (maca) is an herbaceous biennial plant of the crucifer family native to the high Andes of Peru. After 260 to 280 days, it is formed to the harvestable hypocotyl.

* Lepidium meyenii (maca) is an herbaceous biennial plant of the crucifer family native to the high Andes of Peru. After 260 to 280 days, it is formed to the harvestable hypocotyl.

This very heavy-blooming, large-flowered, utterly beautiful bicolored perennial is worthy of your finest garden spot! 'Cosmic Evolution' is one of the Big Bangtm series of Coreopsis bred by Darrell Probst for new color patterns, heavier blooms, and longer...

It could be that the ground hasor is just generally too inhospitable to consider sowing seeds straight in the outdoor soil.On the other hand, you have some plants that just don't transplant well.

It rarely needs pruning to maintain its shape and health, and to keep it free from overhead power lines. As the tree grows and matures, it fills in to take on a fuller, more rounded shape.

The white markings on green leaves stand out in the shade of a tree. Add spring color by planting golden. These woodland plants look right at home under a tree where they bloom in August and September.

A little fertilizer goes a long way and it is better to underestimate than overestimate. Let's find out.There is not always a need for fertilizer for pomegranate trees. However, if the plant is doing poorly, especially if it is, a fertilizer for pomegranate...

Once established in the grass, it is difficult to dig out, though it is susceptible to several herbicides. This trait aids in its invasion of disturbed prairieland as well as vacant lots.

Keep in mind that once established, controlling invasive plants is extremely difficult and, sometimes, nearly impossible. Are non-native species that are likely to spread aggressively, forcing out native plants and causing severe environmental or economic...

But the word simply means a plant you don't want on your land. Lawns can be deep and lush, but as every gardener knows, a beautiful lawn is both thirsty and labor-intensive. Mixseed with sand and broadcast by hand over the bare spots in autumn.What wildflowers...

Additionally, native grasses generally require lessand water than commercial cultivars. The perfect turf grass is an item of debate and scientific inquiry. Sow at a rate of 3,000 per square foot.

Like all Thar Desert plants, acacia jacquemontii is extremely hardy and able to tolerate high winds, extreme temperatures and long droughts. Between February and May the acacia jacquemontii sprouts sweet-scented yellow flowers.

Crowsfoot grass weed is considered a problem species for croplands and managed spaces.Crowsfoot grass is not a true member of the grass family but does produce similar blade-like foliage covered in fine hairs.

In that case, an occasional watering is a good idea. If you have access to a mature tree, see if you can “borrow” a shovelful of the soil under the tree to mix into the soil where you plant the seedlings.Also, Oregon State University Extension advises...

After the fermentation period has completed, simply pour off the bad seeds and pulp. Harvest seeds for saving from mature fruit towards the end of the growing season.When seeds are ripe, they generally change color from white to cream or light brown,...

Take cuttings in spring and plant immediately.Growing fairy foxglove plants as part of an alpine garden orprovides a low maintenance option that is fairly disease and pest free. Some bloom in late winter but most often flowers start to appear in late...