Ficus pumila is a member of the mulberry family and is known by its common name, creeping fig. Native to Asia, this vigorous climber produces a sticky adhesive on the rootlets that attach the plant to…
Commonly called fringed gentian, the genus Gentianopsis includes several species of annual and perennial flowering plants found in temperature climates around the Northern Hemisphere. Greater fringed…
A Zen garden brings out the calming influences of symmetry, fluidity and repeated patterns through the use of natural materials such as sand and water and by the incorporation of flora and fauna in a…
Many houseplants are tropical varieties. These plants prefer humid conditions, which aren't available in most homes. Plants growing in soil receive some humidity as moisture in the soil evaporates,…
Grubs are the larval form of beetles, but just because they haven't reached maturity doesn't mean they lack an appetite. These small critters cause gardeners heartache by damaging flowering plants and…
Based on the 2010 Tim Burton film, "Alice in Wonderland: The Movie" for the Nintendo DS features environments, characters and puzzles set in the world of Underland. Many of the games…
A terraced garden is a suitable option for growing a garden on a hill, which typically is not an ideal situation for planting a garden. Terraced gardens look like steps and provide green foliage and…
Moss fern (Selaginella pallescens) grows readily as ground cover in United States Department of Agriculture hardiness zones 6 to 9 and works well as an indoor plant for low-light locations. Moss…
Scotch moss is a common name for Sagina subulata, a perennial species of low-growing plant found in cold, temperate regions such as northern and eastern Europe. It is sometimes cultivated as a…
Many residential septic systems will include a drain field as a component of the system. Since the drain field is where all the waste water used by your home is drained into surrounding soil, it is…
If you've ever bit into a sweet, bright red tomato and experienced the superior taste and freshness, you know the value of growing homemade tomatoes. While you can grow tomato plants from seeds, a…