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Blueberry Plants in Washington State
Growing blueberries is big business in Washington State.Jupiterimages/Photos.com/Getty ImagesAmple rainfall and fertile soils make Washington State ideal for growing blueberries. Highbush blueberries and sub-species thrive throughout Washington, but many other varieties grow well in the...
Early Spring Plants
Jumping jack violas arrive in early spring.Pansies image by L. Shat from Fotolia.comMost garden enthusiasts anticipate early spring so they can start digging in the dirt and setting out early blooming plants. Some gardeners begin plants early by sowing seeds indoors under plant lights....
How to Plant White Pine Tree Seeds
White pine trees are grown commercially for their soft lumber and straight grain. Often, they're used to make items such as doors, paneling and cabinets. For the home gardener though, white pine trees are easily grown in USDA zones 3 to 7. They have many benefits, including providing shade, privacy,
How to Grow Organic Red Winter Wheat
Organic red winter wheat is a highly sought-after grain in today's markets as consumers make more regular trips to the organic isles of their local supermarkets and health food stores. Organic red winter wheat is a staple grain that is used when baking breads and pastas, which are then marketed as o
How to Plant Strawberries & Blackberries
Planning a home garden for fruit, vegetables and flowers brings both challenge and reward to careful gardeners. To reap an even larger harvest, and give your table some additional variety, consider planting several different types of fruits and vegetables in the same season. Be careful to plant frui
Plants as Mosquito Deterrents
Using plants to get rid of mosquitoes is a wonderful idea, but it can be difficult to separate folklore from truth. Many plants commonly believed to be mosquito repellents, such as marigold and citrosa, are not as effective as people might believe, possibly because they are used incorrectly. Most pl
Different Kinds of Body Language
Your body and face are communication tools that others use to interpret how you feel and what you are thinking. Body language is also known as non-verbal communication and comes in many forms. Knowing how to read another person's body language can help you maintain better relationships and be sensit
My Tomato Plants Have Leaf Rot
Tomato plant leaves sometimes start to rot due to fungal problems. Gardeners can prevent these diseases with proper care and can also sometimes get rid of fungal diseases after plants already have them.
Georgia Weed Control Tips
Crabgrass, a common problem in Georgia turf lawns, can be controlled with pre-emergent herbicides.grass image by green308 from Fotolia.comSkip the southern charm when it comes to weed control in Georgia. Common nuisances like spurge and annual bluegrass flourish in Georgia's compact soil....
How to Grow Lavender Eggplant
The fruit of eggplants comes in colors ranging from black to purple to white, depending on the variety. Though there are some varieties with a bit of lavender coloring, the solid lavender eggplant is a cultivar called Slim Jim. These plants produce fruits up to 5 inches long (though often smaller) w
Drinks Made With Flaxseed Meal
Combine flaxseed with fruit for a refreshing fruit smoothie.Dimitri Vervitsiotis/Digital Vision/Getty ImagesFlaxseed meal is produced from the seeds of the blue-flowered flax plant. The seeds are ground to release the oils and sometimes labeled flaxseed meal. Whole flaxseed should be...
How To Grow Queen Palms in Containers
Bright green, 2- to 3-foot long lance-shaped leaves and clusters of orange colored fruit make the queen palm a sight to grow in containers for your landscape. Tropical palm trees like the queen palm (Syagrus romanzoffiana) are easy to plant and maintain in containers in sub-tropical and tropical cli
Can Milky Spores Affect Plants?
Milky spore disease is a form of bacterial control used on lawns to kill white grub larvae of the Japanese beetle. The bacteria are released into the soil for the grubs to eat. Although the bacteria stay in the ground for years, they are not harmful to plants, beneficial insects, humans, wildlife or
How to Cut Back Dianthus Flowers
Dianthus produces white, pink, lavender or sometimes yellow flowers in solid or double colors. Most dianthus varieties are perennial, except for the annual carnations. The plants begin flowering in early summer and continue to bloom into early fall. Cutting back the flowers helps promote subsequent
List of Cottage Garden Plants
Apple and other fruit trees were traditional in English cottage gardens.Apple-tree flower image by Viktor Khomenko from Fotolia.comDefining cottage gardens is challenging because the concept is global, but most feature a fairly humble structure at the center of the garden and perimeter...
Classifying Soils
The health of your garden starts with the type of soil you have. Having perfect loam is rare and most gardeners need to amend the soil season to season as nutrients and minerals are leached out and taken up by plants. Soil can be categorized into three main types depending on the size of the particl
What is Hyssop Good for?
Hyssop is an old herb with many Biblical references that has been used for many things from culinary uses to medicinal uses. It is from the mint family and is well known for easing symptoms of upper respiratory ailments, flavoring wine and scenting a room. It is very easy to grow in a home garden an
Planting Anemone Bulbs
Anemones are a large family of flowering perennials that grow from underground bulbs, or more accurately, rhizomes.They thrive in full sun and some afternoon shade in the hottest climates and produce dramatic flowers including rich shades of yellow, red, purple, white and even chocolate brown in the
How to Fill a Tree Wound
Nature, animals and our clumsy attempts at grass cutting can cause damage to trees. When a tree is wounded, it may heal by itself and create a home for a bird or animal. It may also invite disease and decay. Even small wounds can be hosts to fungi or microbes, which digest the wood and can diminish