Outdoor Shade Plants

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This causes rain to drain off the soil without absorbing into the ground. Low-intensity bush burning will affect soil conditions, although not to the degree of a fire involving hardwoods.

One of them is hyacinth bean (Lablab purpureus), which bears fragrant, pealike, rose-purple blooms followed by ruby-red seed pods 6 inches long. Fan flower is hardy in USDA zones 10 through 11 and grows in full sun and partial shade.Few plants are more...

Split this small section in half lengthwise, keeping the half with the bud and leaf. Remove 1- to 2-inch sections of new growth at the top of the cut stem, making sure you include a bud and leaf on each.

Shade-leaf stomata are larger and much fewer in number.Differences in surface area between sun and shade leaves also relate to their mass. Fortunately, sun leaves can become shade leaves, and vice versa.

Avoid overwatering to the point of sogginess. If soil is not loose enough, gravel should be added to the bottom of the pot to aid drainage.Place the plant in a location where it will receive full sun the entire day.

Pineapples like moist soil but do not tolerate flooding or wet feet. If there is a fear that possums, raccoons or other critters may dine on your pineapple before you can harvest, place a paper bag over the growing fruit to keep animals at bay.Harvest...

If the soil is thick, add a mulch or bark to it to help absorb moisture.Replant indoor hydrangeas in a pot of fresh, dry soil and make sure the pot is large enough to give the plant plenty of space.

1 1/2-2 foot plants. This improved mock orange hybrid blooms profusely during May and June. This long time favorite naturally grows 6-8 feet tall, but can be pruned to any height. Very fragrant double white flowers 2 inches across adorn each slender,...

Especially interesting in the winter when the twisted branches are in full view. We send 1 1/4 - 1 1/2' trees. Named for Sir Harry Lauder the popular WWI Scottish singer, who always showed up for stage shows wearing a kilt and carrying a crooked walking...

Withhold fertilizer during the winter or any time the plant isn't in active growth.Croton is relatively pest free, but the plants are occasionally bothered by mealybugs, scales, thrips or mites.

Related to the rhododendron, Red Bells Enkiathus provides lots of red lantern shaped flowers in late spring to early summer. The foliage then turns brilliant orange in the fall. In the summer, the pleasing green foliage makes a nice backdrop for perennials...

Indoors, the hibiscus should be kept in a warm, sunlit location until sustained warm weather permits it being moved back outdoors. A thin layer of mulch can also be added to the top of the soil mixture to hold in moisture, especially during the hottest...

Place your pruning shears just below a node and snip across the stem.Strip the leaves from the lower two-thirds of the vines. Then transplant them into larger containers or harden them off by placing them in the shade during daylight hours for one week...

Modern agriculture relies on chemicals and machinery to grow crops and control insects, while home gardeners can reap the benefits of companion planting to attract beneficial insects and avoid the use of insecticides on fruit trees.

It can grow up to 5 feet tall and has white, pink and mauve blooms. The leaves have long stems and are reddish-purple underneath. Cattails help shorelines resist wave erosion.Duckweed is a free-floating plant that has an explosive, quick-spreading reproductive...

They even look alike and come in the same broad range of colors. One big difference between the two is that petunias thrive in full sun, whereas most impatiens will wilt if exposed to hot afternoon sunlight.

Gerbera daisies are as brightly colored as many chrysanthemums, which makes them an excellent complement to the flowers. Or, plant chrysanthemums with Dianthus plants (such as carnations), many of which will remain attractive well into winter.

Make sure your bamboo is getting water at least once a week and more than that during hot weather. Too much direct, bright sunlight will make most varieties of bamboo too hot and will stunt growth.

Choose a low-sided container that will hold the burl with an inch or two of extra room along its sides. Place the pot in partial shade. These sprout in water. Place the container and burl in bright light and add water as needed to maintain the level.Usually...

The pot should be just a little wider than the offset and should have drainage holes. If the plant has a flower stalk, you can root leaves from the flower stalk.Place the leaf in a shallow tray or pot filled with moistened half peat and half perlite.

Remember to allow a few feet between the plant and the house or fence, if that's where you are planting it.Azaleas love acidic soil with a pH of 4.5 to 5.5. You can take a sample of your soil and have it tested at a lab or buy a soil testing kit at a...

Loamy, fast-draining soil is ideal, but they will tolerate slightly sandy soil as long as it drains well. However, it is a relatively carefree plant if its growing conditions and care needs are met.Ginger rhizomes take up to one year to reach an adequate...

Outdoors, a spot beneath a tree where it receives dappled sunlight works. Dilute 1 1/4 tablespoon of the oil in 1 gallon of water and spray all parts of the plant, including the undersides of the leaves.

The plant is a showy one. For this reason, it is also commonly known as the sensitive plant. In fact, it is considered an invasive weed in many areas, including Hawaii. The flowers look like purple or pink puffballs, and the fact that it is a low-lying...