The foliage and stems are well proportioned on this plant, so it has a tree like form at any size. Give them a warm, humid indoor location. In maturity the leaves become wider and bigger.
Ugh, tax time! Are you wishing that you had a magic money tree? 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...
For the second part of this knot, you are going to do the opposite. Macrame hangers are an expensive accessory if you have to purchase them retail. You will use the two outside cords to tie the knots, while the two inside cords will be the ‘carrier'...
Pour out and fully refresh the water frequently, and immediately do so if you notice any unpleasant rotten odor. It's all good in the end.Lucky bamboo is sold in some nurseries and flower shops, dollar stores or discount stores.
My brain kicked into gear, and I began to ponder. It made a perfect support for the grape vines. After the holidays are over, I simply slip a large garbage bag over the tree to keep it from collecting dust.
I tried them for awhile but I continued to shiver.From the north came the words: “Lots of exercise will warm you up.” I already run through my days like a spinning top, but I added to that, and all the time I continued to shiver.A friend from the...
I need never buy a plant without a second opinion from a fellow gardener.The internet doesn't stop at Dave's Garden. I took pictures of price labels when I comparison shopped for birdseed (safflower, at Lowe's, six pounds for nine dollars.) I have a picture...
I bought a large hanging pot of Fuschia 'Blue Eyes' to further entice the little flying jewels and hung that on the same pole. They're inexpensive and so much fun! A hummingbird window feeder.
Vermiculite holds water but doesn't increase humidity; perlite increases humidity but doesn't hold water.If a dog consumes a mouthful of vermiculite, its mouth will feel dry, and it would probably drink a lot of water – which would cause the vermiculite...
I just happened to have 24-hour access to a potter's wheel at school. What could be better? While monogrammed napkins and bubbles are nice, they didn't really speak to me or about me.
Find them at outdoor-sports stores.are a growing part of the plant industry and some gardeners rely on them exclusively. These dipped gloves are surprisingly tough, durablecomfortable.
Fennel or anise provides the distinctive flavor in Italian sausages and in other savory dishes, such as pork or tomato sauces. A large batch can be made, which makes a welcomed gift for family and friends for any occasion, especially during holidays.y...
They have nice names like Harvest Essence or Herbal Apple. Did it say, “Garden more, work less?” Or did it say, “Time Began in a Garden?” They don't say, “Bunny Crossing” or “Dad's Garden” because they're always for hanging on walls indoors.
Hot water is not always bad for plants, but whether it is depends on how hot the water is and how frequently the hot water is used on the plants. For that reason, it's best to water your plants with water that has been allowed to come to room temperature.
Most seed eating songbirds will be feed on these types of mixes.Poppies are included in ornamental wildlife food plots in areas where the plants will thrive. The seeds can be used to attract songbirds to backyards for viewing or can be part of wildlife...
The 'mother' plant with the smaller babies surrounding it is how the common name 'hens and chickens' came about and the various sizes of the plants in a grouping is very attractive, either in the garden or in a container.
Do not ignore this step. The odds of splashing bleach go up in the same ratio as how much you like what you're wearing. The rest will bleach to a much lighter shade.Prepare plant material for the back side, and have it ready by your second plastic piece.
All these are easy projects, limited only by your imagination, requiring very little equipment. Uncoated wood works just as well, but it tends to warp as it soaks up water after several uses.Meanwhile, prepare the paper by tearing it into pieces about...
This all circles back to not overcrowding your zinnia plants, so don't be tempted to sow your seeds thicker than recommended.Zinnias make great cut flowers. They do need about an inch of water a week, and if they are container-grown, a bit more.
You'll find a rainbow of colors at your local craft store or at online sources such asThe first step is to warm up the clay by working it with your hands until it's soft. But to get started, I'm going to show you how to make a ladybug on a leaf that will...
The roots should have begun to grow, and leaves and buds will develop quickly for the recipient.You can't mail a container full of water but you can gather the necessary parts and supply instructions for your own personalized kit.
They are armed with baggies and pruning shears ready to heed the call of whatever plant they see. Image in the public domain.She is much like her counterpart, the infamous Cat Woman, and in some cases they are one and the same.
Now, there are also pinks, purples and near whites, many with unusual eyes, stripes and edges. A daylily fan is a self-contained little plant that multiplies via underground roots or stolens.
We recycle everything. Cats knock recyclables to thefloor, dogs pick up from there and shred said recyclables. We have no idea what we'll do when that day comes.Sadly, after dutifully dumping my recyclables into their proper places, occasionally waiting...
A reduced conception rate in your ewe flock may be a result of fall lambing due to the challenge of overcoming the hardwired reproductive physiology. Most folks in the farming community consider spring synonymous with birthing: Foals, calves, lambs and...
Quality, mold-free hay or year-round access to forage. A general recommendation is to have their feet trimmed every four to eight weeks, depending on how fast they grow and what the horse is used for.
Many cat foods include plant fiber, and some veterinary diets even include excess plant fiber as it seems to help with some digestive and other metabolic problems that cats can develop.But new research is now showing that perhaps other dietary changes...
