Garden Plants by Type

Using hedge shears allows you to get as precise as you need to during your hedge trimming sessions. Find out how to use hedge shears with help from an expert with over two decades of experience…

Anthony Waterer spiraea is part of a family of easy-to-care-for deciduous shrubs. This variety grows to a height of 3 feet. During the summer, it is covered with domes of carmine-pink flowers with…

Shade-loving periwinkles (Vinca minor) brighten up spots where it may otherwise be difficult to garden. They thrive under trees, on steep hillsides and even in beds with much taller plants. These…

Different kinds of figures will have different kinds of angles depending on exactly what you're dealing with. Learn about figures that have different kinds of angles with help from a high school…

Botanists, horticulturists and home gardeners have been interested in the differences between short-day and long-day plants for many years. Learning about these types of plants can help you determine…

Eversweet strawberries (Fragaria x ananassa 'Eversweet') are everbearing strawberries, which means they produce their first crop of fruit in spring and then in regular intervals throughout summer,…

Thermal copiers are commonly used by tattoo artists to create stencils from hand drawn images, that are then transferred to a client's skin with ink. The stencil copy machine reassures the client…

Japanese skimmia (Skimmia japonica) is an evergreen shrub that should be planted in groups of three in a woodland setting, where it thrives in the shade of larger shrubs and trees. It forms a…

Larkspur (Delphinium) is a perennial common in English cottage-style gardens. Its tall stems boast dark green foliage and showy spikes of flowers. Blossoms vary in color but are commonly seen in blue…

Ornamental grasses include rushes, sedges and grasses. They are hard to distinguish from each other, as they are all tall, slender plants with tiny flowers that cover acres of open land. Rushes and…

Plant and animal cells are very similar with respect to cell contents, cell organization and life cycle. They are both eukaryotic cells because their nucleus contains DNA and is surrounded by a…

The D-subminiature, or D-sub, connector is an electrical connector long associated with computers, communications equipment and related electronic devices. It gets its name from the trapezoidal shape…

The savannas is one of the six biomes and falls between a desert and a rainforest. Savannas are known for tall grass, sparse trees, a seven-month average wet season and months of drought in the dry…

Known for their bright colors and flowing fins, betta fish make a beautiful addition to your fish tank or aquarium. Unfortunately, bettas can be finicky about their tank mates. Having all males in one…

During a time when most written communications are handled electronically via e-mail or text messaging, it seems as if the craft of letter-writing is becoming even more obsolete. However, the general…

Bacteria and viruses cause plant diseases. Both infective agents are tiny -- you can see them only under a microscope. Viruses are much smaller than bacteria; to see them you need a powerful electron…

Most geckos like plants in their diet as well as on their surroundings. Geckos can be divided into two categories when it comes to their diet. Omnivorous geckos eat both insects and fruits and include…

Hanging and creeping vines provide colorful and sometimes fragrant options for shade in a garden or porch area. Grown in containers or in the ground, they'll cover a wall, trellis or arbor to create a…

Different kinds of trumpet mouthpieces serve different purposes. Learn about the different kinds of trumpet mouth pieces with help from a private music instructor in this free video clip.

Full-size and dwarf varieties of Japanese skimmia (Skimmia japonica) have much in common. They require similar growing conditions and both produce attractive berries, flowers and foliage, making them…

When an investor owns a security, he may worry about losing his money if the price of the investment falls. To protect himself from a loss, he can place a short hedge. This strategy allows him to earn…

Petioles are specialized leaf stalks found in many plants. A petiole serves as an attachment point between leaves and stalks. In some cases, the petiole allows leaves to turn in order to follow the…

Trees serve many purposes in the home landscape, such as ornamentation, wildlife attraction, shade and wind breaks. The western redbud (Cercis occidentalis) serves several of these functions. A small…

Although they are perennials, geraniums cannot tolerate extended winter frost. Gardeners must treat them as summer annuals or dig up them up and store the dormant plants in a protected indoor area…

The white sturgeon, also known as the river sturgeon, is the largest freshwater fish in North America. A prized catch of fishermen in bays, rivers and estuaries along the west coast of the United…

Oak trees (Quercus species) are prized for their durability and distinctive leaves. The hundreds of species of oak trees are loosely divided into two groups based on the shapes of those distinctive…

Thermal socks, often purchased for their warmth in cold climates, can differ in the type of fabric used to make them. These fabrics are typically shorn from animals with heavy yet soft wool. Sufferers…

The beauty of a closet is that you can shut the door and no one has to see your predilection for disorganization. The bad thing about a closet is that it can become an object lesson for your…

Attic vents are designed to help manage air circulation in homes. Attic ventilation allows excess moisture and heat to escape from your home. This reduces your cooling and heating costs and prevents…

The yew (Taxus baccata), also called common yew or English yew, is a popular backyard evergreen plant. This is due to its low maintenance requirements, hardy nature, and moderate resistance to pests…

The tropical red anthurium has eye-catching blooms. Large heart-shaped petals surround a white center spike in one of the most common varieties, and cut blooms can last for a month. Anthurium plants…

Engineers, machinists and mechanics often need to accurately measure extremely small distances. This used to be accomplished manually with calipers and a ruler; however, these tools limit the accuracy…

A home catastrophe can be averted by installing the right shower drain for the type of shower you have. The wrong drain can leak, allowing mold to grow underneath the shower. The material and…

DSum is a function in a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet. It adds the numbers listed in rows and columns based on a given criteria. The syntax for the DSum function is: DSum( range, field, criteria).…

Hedging is a trading strategy that involves investing in an asset to offset possible losses in another investment. If you own stock in a company and you want to hedge against loss in case the price of…

Aglaonema modestum is more commonly known as the Chinese evergreen. With glossy, variegated green and cream foliage, the A. modestum grows to 2 feet in height, with an 18-inch spread. Although it…

Comparable worth seeks to bridge the compensation gap between genders. This controversial topic is hotly debated and has staunch supporters on either side. Comparable worth supports value-based pay…

Onions grow in a variety of climates and soil conditions, which makes them a popular choice for both yard and container gardens. In most climates, they can be planted in early spring and harvested in…

One of the joys of gardening is creating new areas in the landscape to fill in with various plants, like a painter with her brush. Borders and flower beds help to transform empty, unattractive or…

Tropical vines of any species can quickly take over the hedges. If not removed, the vines suffocate the hedges and steal nutrients the hedges require for proper growth. Many herbicides kill the…

The Bullmastiff is a gentle bear of a dog, solidly built and very alert. With males weighing between 100 and 130 pounds and between 24 and 27 inches tall and females slightly smaller, this strong and…

Semi-dwarf apple trees reach a smaller height at maturity than standard apple trees. Semi-dwarf fruit trees often come in bare root form, requiring you to transplant them quickly into the landscape.…

Yews, a narrow-leaved evergreen, remain attractive whether they are allowed to maintain their natural shape or pruned severely into a hedge. The shrubs tolerate heavy pruning but regrow slowly, so…

Jaybird is a manufacturer of Bluetooth and wired headsets designed primarily for use in athletic applications like running, working out and cycling. The company manufactures four headset models, as of…

The developers of the online virtual pet game "Moshi Monsters" periodically introduce new monsters -- called "moshlings" -- that arrive in a garden outside your monster house.…

Delicate, purple-red foliage makes the Japanese lace-leaf maple stand out in any garden. The slow-growing trees, which add less than 1 foot a year in height, thrive in pots with the right soil mix and…

Ferns are among the most ancient plants to have true roots and a vascular system that carries nutrients throughout the plant. The roots develop from the rhizome, a stem that is sometimes trunk-like…

Wilted strawberries in the garden indicate that the plants have contracted a disease called verticillium wilt, which is caused by the Verticillium albo-atrum fungus. Verticillium wilt survives in the…

Iris leaf spot is caused by the fungus Mycosphaerella, which was formally known as Didymellina macrospora. Gardeners must know the old name of the fungus, because certain older fungicides still have…

Nopal cactus, also known as prickly pear cactus or Indian fig, is a versatile cactus plant that produces both colorful flowers and a sweet fruit. The nopal cactus is native to the southwestern United…