… flying insects that look like wasps flying around our yard. They seem to be entering areas with piles of dirt along our walkway. What are they and how do we get rid of them? A.The large … identified by their large size — nearly two inches in length. They are very distinctive, with black bodies and yellow stripes. They have large reddish-brown eyes and legs. Wings are … from the body during rest. Cicada killers are solitary insects and most commonly nest in areas with bare soil, along edges of flower beds, on golf courses (especially sand traps), athletic …
Type: Plant Info
… same pot. Pots should be cleaned before transplanting. If you experienced previous problems with disease, thoroughly wash and sterilize the used pots with a 10% bleach solution mixed with water (1 part household bleach to 9 parts water). Replace old potting soil with a …
Type: Plant Info
… The hybrid orchid × Odontocidium 'Areur C. Ching' blooms with dozens of silver-dollar-sized yellow blossoms with reddish-brown banding on long (up to 18-inch), arching bloom spikes. Multiple bloom spikes … are characteristic of the Oncidium side of the family. It likes cool, bright conditions with weekly fertilizing and a temperature range of 50 degrees F. at night and 80 degrees F. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Large white moth orchid flowers with heavy burgundy veining restricted to the center of each petal. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This shade tree grows to a height of 50 feet with full sun and moderate moisture conditions. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This shade tree grows to a height of 50 feet with full sun and moderate moisture conditions. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This fern grows to a height of 2 feet with partial to full shade and moist soil conditions. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… or canning) Specimen 2 Added Quick Dip powder to the water Specimen 3 Smashed the stem with a hammer All of them were given plant food that came with the flowers. As a control, one had only plant food. Our results? The hydrangea with the smashed stem wilted on Day 3. The hydrangea with only plant food performed the best but …
Type: Blog
… The holidays will soon be here and one way to celebrate the season is with a floral arrangement or two. Placed on a kitchen or dining room table, a coffee table, … to dry out prematurely if they are placed too close. DIY It’s easy to make your own bouquet with store-bought flowers. “It’s a lot of fun,” Joynt says. “Sometimes you can go crazy with colors and textures, but if you limit your color palette, you’ll be more successful. Choose …
Type: Plant Info
… Description: This state-endangered tern species is associated with prairie wetlands and may be seen flying overhead. …
Type: Birding