Category: Tropical Style

Weeping cherries, with their profusion of spring blooms, are a stunning addition to any landscape. They are unmistakable not only for their beauty but also due to their size. Weeping cherries are not shrinking violets: They can reach mature heights of up to 40 feet, according to Ohio State University, Read More

Algae is more of an annoyance than serious issue in many ponds. It typically does nothing more than lower the aesthetic worth of the pond and can be somewhat beneficial to get a balanced ecosystem. When the algae begins to grow out of control, it can certainly take over the Read More

Apricot trees (Prunus armeniaca) do well in many areas that experience relatively cold winters, such as continental climates with an average winter high of 25-degrees Fahrenheit, and the distances of U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 8 through 10, which have an average winter low of 20 degrees Fahrenheit. Read More

New cedar chips serve as a flammable substance in landscapes due to their natural insect-repelling properties, their aesthetics and their odor. As a mulch, cedar chips gain plants by keeping soil moisture, reducing weeds and maintaining soil temperature. Depending on the amount of fresh cedar chip mulch you buy, you Read More

When the summer garden is generating its final harvests, it is time to plant baby bok choy (Brassica rapa var. chinensis). Baby bok choy is standard bok choy selected when it’s 5 to 6 inches tall. Grow bok choy from seed starting in late August and it is acceptable for Read More

Ipomoea arborescens, commonly referred to as the tree morning glory, belongs to the same genus as the frequent morning glory vine (Ipomoea violacea) and also has flowers which are alike in form and habit to those of the vine. Specially adapted for dry environments, the tree is just a Mexican Read More

Venting your greenhouse with shutters allows cool air to enter the structure’s interior, but strategically located fans have to be installed to transfer the air through the whole structure evenly. The main purpose of greenhouse fans is to make a uniform temperature; no hot or cold air bubbles must exist Read More

Saving the seeds in the fruits of the yellow summer squash (Cucurbita pepo) lets you plant them and enjoy the taste of their fruits year after year. In addition, it eliminates one reason to invest in a garden supply shop. Not every vegetable lends itself to simple seed-saving, but storing Read More

Since plants cannot move around in search of food, they’ve adapted a way of producing their own food. Through the process of photosynthesis, plants convert water, sunlight and carbon dioxide to a sugar they could either shop for the future, or use to satisfy immediate energy needs. Sunlight and Plant Read More

The ideal time to feed roses (Rosa spp.) Is in spring, when they start to wake. What to feed them depends upon who you ask, but be prepared as there are rosarians to receive as fertilizer recommendations. Whoever owner James Mills, a Master Rosarian, a consulting rosarian and a Master Read More