Members of the genus Salix are commonly known as willows. These woody plants range in size from the imposing weeping willow tree to small shrubs. While not fussy about soil quality, they generally require moderate to wet soil moisture. In the wild, willows are commonly found near streams, rivers and ponds. In cultivation, willows are often used to control erosion in such areas. They are easily …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
Members of the genus Salix are commonly known as willows. These woody plants range in size from the imposing weeping willow tree to small shrubs. While not fussy about soil quality, they generally require moderate to wet soil moisture. In the wild, willows are commonly found near streams, rivers and ponds. In cultivation, willows are often used to control erosion in such areas. They are easily …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
Members of the genus Salix are commonly known as willows. These woody plants range in size from the imposing weeping willow tree to small shrubs. While not fussy about soil quality, they generally require moderate to wet soil moisture. In the wild, willows are commonly found near streams, rivers and ponds. In cultivation, willows are often used to control erosion in such areas. They are easily …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Q. When is the best time to harvest sweet corn and how do I do it? A. Sweet corn ears should be picked … and when they are punctured, the juice should appear milky. Some other signs that the corn is nearing maturity are browning and drying of the silks, firm unhusked ears, and corn kernels … ensure you do not miss the milk stage. When the ears are ready, snap them off by hand with a quick and firm downward twist and pull. Store or eat the corn immediately after harvesting. One …
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… This weeping willow is a cross between Salix babylonica (weeping willow) and Salix pentandra (bay willow). It is a medium-size (50’ high with similar spread) tree with a beautiful weeping habit. Its primary value is in its form rather than its flowers, fruit, or fall color. It can grow in full sun in moist, …
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… it's only March, and yes, there's still snow on the ground. Yet smart gardeners know that now is the time to plan for fall color in your garden. Nurseries and garden centers start receiving … Joy', too. But there are some intriguing newcomers to the autumn stonecrop crowd—and color is rejuvenating the category. Got rabbit trouble? Not with sedums. Lemonjade sedum ( Sedum … over grey-green foliage, they give way to peach-colored seedheads. 16 to 18 inches, tall, 26 to 28 inches wide Firecracker sedum ( Sedum 'Firecracker') smolders with intense burgundy-red …
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… Quick poll: Does the word “moving” trigger your anxiety? How about “moving more than 100 plants”? … lamps in his basement. Now he’s a proud plant parent to more than 100 plants. The collection is impressive, to be sure. But just how does one transport a thriving plant collection? As I … bring something if you’re just going to throw it away once you get there?” Weaver said. “Now is the time to get rid of anything disease or insect-infested.” Make cuttings of large plants you …
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… the orchid not having been repotted in two to three years The best time to repot an orchid is when it has finished flowering. Choose a plastic pot (which does not dry out as quickly as …
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… Mites are often difficult to see without a lens. Scale — Characteristic sticky, clear honeydew is produced on leaves by these small, immobile, rounded insects usually found on stems and veins …
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… Blue Streak willow is a male clone of the species native to Poland and Russia. Young twigs are dark red; mature …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
