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You never want to put your tulips into the ground too early or you'll have to deal with predators. Learn about the ideal planting depth for red tulips with help from a garden professional in this free video clip.
When pruning red cana plants, you're going to want to take great care to make sure that you don't damage the actual plants themselves. Prune red cana plants with help from an experienced professional gardener in this free video clip.
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 can be grown in pots in warm climates, though they are susceptible to blight and root rot in wet soil. To have anthurium blooms peaking at the right time or to control plant size, you may need to induce slower growth.
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. Moshlings are divided by type into sets of four, and each is attracted by a particular combination of plants that grow in your garden. As of October, 2011, only one moshling, Sooki-Yaki, is attracted by both a red magic bean plant and a black magic bean plant.
In "Phantasy Star Online Episode I & II," released for the Nintendo GameCube in 2002, players can play alone or with friends as they defeat enemies, complete quests and obtain new weapons. "Phantasy Star Online" features a wide variety of weapons such as sabers, rifles and claws. In addition to your standard weapons, rare weapons can be found throughout the game. These weapons have their own names and offer better statistics than normal weapons. Sange and Yasha are the names of two rare sabers that can be combined to form a double bladed saber. Sange and Yasha are randomly found…
Terrariums function as an ornamental decor item as well as a way to grow humidity-sensitive plants. To give variety and interest without relying on fleeting and often inconspicuous flowers, plants with red foliage give a permanent spark of color to an otherwise mostly green miniature landscape. To bring out the strongest color, red-foliaged plants need a terrarium with medium to bright light, but not direct sunlight, so use plants with similar growing requirements.
Hawaiian ti plant (Cordyline fruticosa, syn. Cordyline terminalis) comes in a wide variety of colors or color combinations across 20 species and dozens of cultivars. "Red Sister" is one widely-available commercial variety, whose name comes from its deep-pink, burgundy-splashed foliage. Red Sister is grown as an outdoor landscape plant in subtropical and tropical areas, and is a widely grown houseplant in warmer climates. Given the proper conditions and care, and protected from cold, a Red Sister cordyline can grow to be a large plant that can bring a splash of color to any space.
You can plant red onions in three ways: from seed, sets or transplants. They can be planted as soon as the ground is able to be worked in the spring. Red onions require cool temperatures for strong leaf development and root growth. Onion varieties are classified as “long day” or “short day,” based on the number of hours of daylight they need to produce bulbs. Short day varieties are best suited for southern regions and long day varieties fare better in northern regions. Common red onion varieties include Stockton Sweet Red, Southport Red Globe, Granex and Red Wethersfield.
The red nerve plant, or Fittonia verschaffeltii, is an exotic, tropical plant native to Peru. This flowering plant can grow a foot tall and is best known for its rich green leafs that feature bold red veins in web-like patterns. Despite being a tropical plant, the red nerve plant can grow and flourish almost anywhere indoors as long as the environment is controlled and the plant receives special care.
Ruby Red grapefruit trees can grow to reach heights of 10 to 13 feet. The tree produces a seedless fruit that is red fleshed and thin skinned, with a red blush on a yellow peel. The fruit’s juice has a sweet flavor with just a hint of tartness. Ruby Red grapefruits range in diameter from 4 to 6 inches.
Beets are grown for their roots, which are often globe-shaped and dark red or yellow in color, and their tops, or greens, which are good in salads or steamed. In fact, the whole plant is edible. Both the greens and the roots are high in nutritional value. Beets are relatively easy to grow.
The "Marechal Foch" grape, a hybrid developed in France, is grown in northern and eastern vineyards due to its early harvest times and tolerance for cold weather. One of the red varieties of grapes, this plant features small fruit that forms in small clusters. Growers should monitor fruit development and harvest when it reaches its peak of ripeness rather than base harvest time on the calendar.
Hibiscus are tropical plants that produce lovely colorful blooms almost year round. These blooms last for one day before wilting. Keeping hibiscus healthy requires proper watering, application of fertilizers and insect control. Spider mites and aphids are two pests that are often red in color and damage hibiscus.
Along with southern red cedar and western red cedar, the eastern red cedar (Juniperus virginiana) is planted and grown prolifically in landscape and home environments. Red cedar is an efficient tree for the construction of windbreaks, natural obstructions designed to protect an area or building from buffeting winds in both winter and summer.
Across its native range of southern Florida, the Caribbean and Central and northern South America, the cocoplum (Chrysobalanus icaco) grows in adverse conditions. Often encountered in the sandy soils near the ocean, plants endure wind, salt spray and hot, baking sunshine. New growth on this evergreen shrub's branches emerges coppery wine in color before maturing medium green. Some nurseries sell variations that display more profound, strikingly burgundy-red pigmentation on new growth, and refer to them as red-tip cocoplums, sometimes erroneously as the cultivar Red-Tip.
While the red twig dogwood (Cornus sericea) generates clusters of white flowers, its stems are the highlight of the plant in regards to its ornamental value. Also called the red-osier dogwood, red twig dogwood grows native throughout much of Canada and many of the regions featuring cool climates in the United States. Specific growing conditions allow this shrub to thrive in the landscape, with pruning of the red twig dogwood enhancing its beauty.
Gray dogwood, or Cornus racemosa, is a multibranched medium to large perennial shrub with an upright formation and a spreading clumping habit. This member of the Cornaceae family has several cultivars. Geazam, or Cornus Racemosa "Geauga," is a variety of gray dogwood that develops new leaf growth during the spring with a reddish tone and forms pendulous white berries. This fast growing native of North America has many uses as both a commercial and private landscaping plant.
An excellent fast-growing and heat-tolerant evergreen hedge plant, red tip or Fraser photinia (Photinia x fraseri) is a hybrid cross between Chinese and Japanese photinias. Plants do best in full sun with regular watering. They require well-drained soil but otherwise aren't too fussy -- except when it comes to conditions that encourage serious fungal disease on leaves. Correct plant spacing promotes good air circulation around plants, and can help prevent infestations.
Raspberries, with its many types, are a popular fruit to grow in the home garden. To thrive and produce a substantial harvest of raspberries, there are a few cultural practices that must be met. According to Ohio State University's website, it is important to water, weed, fertilize, practice disease and pest management and regularly prune.
Red twig dogwood is a fast-growing deciduous shrub for USDA hardiness zones 2 to 8 that grows up to 6 to 8 feet tall in sun or partial shade. Whether it's pruned or left to grow to its natural shape, a red twig dogwood adds a striking display, no matter what time of year.
Raspberry bushes grow both in the wild and in home gardens. If you did not plant the bush yourself, perhaps you might have trouble recognizing it as a raspberry. Identifying a raspberry plant requires a knowledge of the plant's growing habits and fruiting process. With this information, you can confidently determine whether you have a raspberry bush.
Raspberries are nutritious and delicious snacks or desserts, packed with soluble fiber and vitamin C. Red raspberry bushes come in two kinds. The first give a harvest of fruits in mid- to late summer, while ever-bearing varieties produce well into fall, stopping after the first frosts appear. Both types of red raspberries are suitable for Michigan plantings, where harvests start as early as July 4.
Encore azaleas are hybrids of fall- and spring-blooming azaleas. These evergreen shrubs bloom in spring, summer and fall, and come in more than 25 varieties, some of which bloom for four to six months at a time. Encores are hardy in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 7 to 9 and grow up to 5 feet tall with a similar spread. They prefer full morning sun, afternoon shade and well-drained, moist, slightly acidic soil. Replace Encores with shrubs that have similar cultural requirements.
Poppy flowers consist of over 200 different species, divided into both annuals and perennials. The perennial varieties can quickly spread and crowd out other desirable plants. If you are trying to get rid of a perennial poppy species, you must kill the underground root system as well as the above-ground portion of the plant. Killing the poppy flower roots requires a combination of mechanical removal and smothering the root portions.
Using diversely colored plants helps to attract attention to a garden or landscape. Typically, plants have foliage in shades of green, but many species of plants grow foliage in other hues, including purple. Selecting flowering plants with yellow blossoms adds an illusion of a warm, bright feeling to the garden or landscape. Several varieties of plants develop purple leaves and yellow blooms.
Red flowers bring fiery energy to the garden, lighting up dark corners and providing a vivid contrast to masses of green foliage. In addition to classic red roses, the best red blooming plants for sun or shade are those that are disease resistant, cold or drought hardy, and bloom for an extended season.
Red pines are also known as eastern red pin, pin rouge and Norway pine. These attractive trees are often used as windbreaks, and the wood is used for poles, fuel, pulpwood and lumber. Red pines are susceptible to infestations of damaging insects that can reduce vigor and health.
Whether you grow purple, red or black ones, raspberries are a viable addition to the home vegetable garden, even in cooler climates. They are an excellent source of many nutrients essential to good health, including manganese, vitamin C and dietary fiber. If your landscape is also adorned with a climbing vine, it can cast a significant amount of shade on a nearby garden. Therefore, if you want to grow raspberries near it, keep a couple of things in mind, and they both should fare well.
A raspberry garden is an excellent means to acquire fresh raspberries, and many varieties are available to the home gardener. Raspberries require regular care once established, including good schedules for pruning, fertilizing, watering and weed removal. Getting a raspberry garden started, though, is similar to preparing and planting most any other vegetation. Be sure to grow your raspberry plants in an area with full sun or in partial sun -- between six and eight hours of sunlight per day is ideal.
While the idea of a traditional white garden traces its roots to England's Sissinghurst Castle Garden, few gardeners dare to design a garden that highlights red-flowering plants. Red complements green in color design theory, and creates a bold, visually active and warm look to a garden. Red flowers also tend to attract hummingbirds. Among the best red-blooming plants are those that produce a lot of flowers or are relatively easy to grow or acquire at the garden center. Choose red carefully, as flower color ranges from magenta and violet-red to bloom red or scarlet.
The red-tip photinia is a large shrub hardy to zones 7 through 9. These plants can reach a height and spread of 15 feet. Their oval leaves first appear as a bright red that turns to dark green after two to four weeks. Because of its fast growth habit, mature size and dense form, it is often planted as a hedge, border or windscreen. Red-tip photinia is susceptible to fungus, mold and leaf spot if not planted in a suitable location and maintained.
There are a variety of black raspberries, including Jewel, Blackhawk, Bristol and Cumberland. Black raspberries are extremely dark red in color and can grow at many elevations, including higher elevations, and they tend to like full sun and non-alkaline soil. While raspberries are fairly hardy overall, growing can have its difficulties. Troubleshooting problems with the black raspberries can help resolve these issues and increase the overall production and success of the plants.
One of the earliest harbingers of spring, most azaleas burst into bloom as early as March in the Deep South and as late as mid-May in the mid-Atlantic states. The plants cover themselves with beautiful, delicate flowers in a rainbow of colors. And then they're gone, leaving gardeners bereft. In the 1980s, Robert E. Lee of Louisiana developed hybrid azaleas that not only bloom in the spring, but set new buds after the spring flowering ends, and flower until fall. The Encore azalea series is patented, so only licensed growers can propagate the plant. These hardy blooming machines are widely…
Red currants grow quickly during the spring and early summer throughout most of USDA Hardiness Zones 8 and above. The berries tend to ripen all at once, so finding ways to use the fruit quickly takes some foresight. Of course, there is nothing wrong with just filling a bowl with them and eating them fresh with a little sweetened cream, if you like the tartness.
Creeping sedum (Sedum spurium) is an attractive ground cover that thrives in a variety of conditions and spreads quickly, even in difficult areas where few plants grow. Most creeping sedum varieties are sturdy enough to tolerate the cold temperatures of U.S. Department of Agriculture hardiness zone 3, while a few slightly more tender varieties are suitable for growing in zone 4 or 5.
Tulips, with their cheerfully colored blooms, are one of the earliest harbingers of spring -- even in the cold Northeast. Hardy and reliable, they are a standard in many home gardens. Plant tulips in the fall for spring blooming well before the first frost and when the soil is colder than 60 degrees Fahrenheit. In the Northeast, this usually means tulip bulbs should be planted in September or early October.
Photinia, also known as chokeberry, is a genus of large evergreen shrubs that belong to the rose family. Photinia is a fast-growing, large-scale shrub that can reach 25 to 30 feet at maturity, according to the University of Florida IFAS Extension. Generally speaking, maintenance requirements for the species are limited when photinia is planted in locations designed to accommodate its natural size. Periodic light applications of fertilizer can boost plant growth and performance, particularly where soil conditions are poor.
A unique-looking flower, creeping sedum has a small, star-shaped design. These plants are common in rock gardens. They are also used for edging and borders and to surround trees. They come in multiple shades, including deep red and bright gold. Sedums are often grown in nurseries, and you should take special efforts to follow the right care guidelines when growing your sedum plants at home. One of the most important factors in growing sedum is to ensure that your plants get the right amount of sun.
Clover is one of the many valuable, nitrogen-fixing crops that have many purposes. It may be used for hay, ground cover or as a reliable cover crop. Its fertilizer needs are variable depending on whether it is a new or existing stand.
Growing your own flowers involves careful considerations and long-term care. Growers should consider not only the maintenance needs of their tulips but also the proper conditions under which tulip bulbs should be planted, including the ideal time of year to plant, overall planting technique and the ideal depth to plant bulbs.
Not a true cedar, but a juniper tree, the eastern red cedar (Juniperus virginiana) grows 50 feet tall in U.S. Department of Agriculture hardiness zones 4 to 9. The plant is a coniferous evergreen that acquires a purple tint in winter while bearing frosty-blue to gray juniper berries. Although this tree has the potential to spread 15 feet, it offers some flexibility concerning spacing. Depending on how you intend to use it in the landscape, you have the option of growing the plants very close to each other.
Originally from Turkey and the low-lying regions of the Himalayas, tulips require a little more maintenance then other spring-flowering bulbs, but the rewards are plentiful: a plethora of brilliant cup-shaped blossoms in early to mid-spring. You can plant red tulips in a full-sun to partially shaded location from September through December.
Enjoy the freshest raspberries that money can't buy by growing your own raspberry patch. Transplant raspberry plants during their first year when the cane, or stem, is still green. Raspberry plants with brown canes are second-year plants that will produce berries that year and then die. Plant first-year canes to allow plants to establish before berries set. Space plants appropriately in the garden to give yourself plenty of room to walk around during raspberry harvest.
Blackberries, raspberries and other "cane berries" are widely cultivated backyard crops. These plants produce vigorously and require little maintenance beyond pruning, as long as they have the right growing conditions. Alkaline soil, poor lighting or proximity to some problem crops can decrease your raspberries' chance of success. Where, how and when you plant your raspberry bushes makes a significant difference in how well they do.
Fescue thins out and tarts to die off over time. Because of this, you must overseed your lawn when you feel the grass starts to thin out. Fortunately, you can plant fescue seed without covering it with dirt. This saves money because you do not have to invest in topsoil, and it will also save you time. For best results, seed your lawn between August and September. This will allow the seed to germinate, and in the following spring you will have a thicker yard.
Black raspberries (Rubus occidentalis) share the genus Rubus with red raspberries and blackberries. Collectively, they are referred to as brambles. Unlike its red cousins, the black raspberry does not propagate by runner. Instead, when the tips of the arching canes touch the ground, they readily take root. In the wild, black raspberries may create extensive thickets, which is why they are sometimes considered weeds.
A common sight in the South, photinias offer adaptability, ease of growing and showy flowers. They create attractive hedges and aesthetic screens for unsightly views. They also offer sound control along a busy street. For those with enough space, photinias can provide many years of enjoyment to gardeners in U.S. Department of Agriculture Plant Hardiness Zones 7 to 9.
While some shrubs require much pruning, watering and feeding, low-maintenance varieties require minimal time and effort. Considerations, such as climate, soil, lighting and landscape design, all play an important role in selecting the best varieties of low-maintenance shrubs for your yard.
Beans are one of the world's main staple foods. They are a versatile and nutritious food, loaded with protein and carbohydrates. Black kidney beans are a dried bean in the family Phaseolus vulgaris with the other beans, like navy and pinto. Beans are easy to grow in loose, well-drained soil. They are self fertilizing and leave soil in better condition due to their ability to fix nitrogen and thereby reduce the depleting effects of plant growth on soil. Black kidney beans are a product grown and marketed in China. They are similar to regular black beans and are often fermented.
Azaleas are flowering shrubs in the rhododendron family. They have shallow roots, evergreen or deciduous leaves and showy blossoms. Azaleas are the only known larval hosts of azalea leafminers (Caloptilia azaleella) as of 2011. These insect pests can cause serious damage to greenhouse-grown azaleas and are difficult to control once established.
Red plants add vibrant splashes of color to any drab spot in your garden. A wide variety of plants features flowers that bloom in various shades of red. Select your red garden plants according to the plant's mature size, bloom time, lighting needs and potential problems. Buy only plants that winter well in your hardiness zone.
Red bud trees generally are grown from cuttings, but they can be propagated from seed. The seeds have a very hard outer coating that breaks down in harsh weather or by going through an animal's digestive system. Red bud seeds must go through this process to germinate. Luckily, there is a procedure called scarification that will produce the same results.
Red clover is used as forage, soil improvement and cover crop. Red clover lives only two years, growing quickly in spring and subsiding in winter. As a forage crop, red clover is seeded in spring sometimes alone and sometimes with a companion crop such as oats. To use red clover as a cover crop, the plant is sown in late summer or early fall. Red clover is seeded in late winter to early spring in most areas where soil improvement is required.
Prized for their ability to bloom heavily in spring and then again in late summer to mid-autumn, the Encore name is used to describe 24 azalea cultivars in a collection, as of March 2011. These azaleas were developed by azaleas nurseryman Robert E. "Buddy" Lee of Independence, Louisiana, in the late 20th century. He began hybridizing various spring-flowering azaleas with the summer-flowering Taiwan native species Rhododendron oldhamii.
Red fescue (festuca rubra) is a species of grass native to North America. It grows in 43 American states and all Canadian provinces. Gardeners, landscapers and scientists use red fescue, also known as creeping red fescue, and its many cultivars in a number of applications. Knowing when and how to seed red fescue is important in maintaining plant health and optimal growth. Proper culture, or growing environment, and maintenance are also important in maintaining healthy specimens.
The Venus flytrap (Dionaea muscipula) is a well-known, carnivorous plant that gleams nutrients from insects it traps in its specialized leaves. There are several possible propagation methods for Venus flytraps. Sexual propagation results in genetically new plants, while any of the multiple vegetative reproduction methods result in plants genetically identical to the parent plant. Vegetative propagation produces mature plants faster than sexual reproduction.
The hydrangea is a perennial plant with large blooms that is often grown in the South due to the area's long, warm summers. Hydrangeas are not difficult to grow if you give the plants adequate sunlight, prune it properly and supply its water needs. Manipulating the colors of these flowers is possible by changing the pH level of the soil.
Heuchera, or coral bells as it is more commonly known, is susceptible to crown, stem and root rot. If your heuchera is wilting, especially when entering or leaving dormancy, suspect rot.
Red ginger (Alpinia purpurata) is a tropical flower native to the South Pacific commonly grown in tropical and sub-tropical regions as an ornamental variety. Red ginger is characterized by bright red flowers, long green leaves and long, slender stalk. Red ginger is a relatively large plant, reaching between 3 and 15 feet in height.
Eggplant is a popular vegetable that is used in a variety of recipes. Eggplant is a member of the nightshade family, which makes it a relative of the tomato, pepper and potato. Eggplants bear a profusion of fruit for gardeners. Because eggplant is sensitive to the cold and thrives in warm weather, you should be careful to plant eggplant in your garden after all danger of frost has past.
Red kidney beans are a versatile legume used in dishes from chili to red beans and rice. The small, kidney-shaped beans pack a strong nutritional punch. Kidney bean plants require little maintenance other than proper planting and sunlight. Protect the plants from freezing and watch the pods closely for signs to harvest.
Plants native to tropical regions, where frosts and freezes don't occur, provide year-round foliage or flower interest in garden settings. With woody stems and branches, ornamental tropical shrubs create architectural interest and make the visual transition between tall trees and the ground-level patio or lawn.
The thistle is a common plant, typically characterized by prickly, greenish leaves with a purple tuft in the center. There are several varieties of thistle, such as the yellow thistle. The yellow variety is more rare and not typically seen in most spots in the United States, whereas the purple variety is known as a noxious weed considered an invasive species. The yellow thistle plant is the opposite and is even considered to be endangered in some states.
The red Pontiac potato is a late-maturing variety that produces high yields. They store well, though agriculturists with Iowa State University claim that the table quality is fair. They require deep, fertile soil at planting.
Azaleas are part of the Rhododendron family. According to the Azalea of Society of America, there are more than 10,000 registered plants due to extensive hybridization throughout the years. They are a relatively low-maintenance addition to any flower garden or landscape.
Encore azalea is a hybrid developed by Robert "Buddy" Lee from Louisiana. As its name suggests, this azalea produces blooms in spring and treats the gardener to an encore bloom performance in fall. By providing proper care, you can minimize problems commonly associated with this plant.
A handful of landscaping shrubs exist that combine purple leaves with red flowers. Such shrubs include species like weigela and the Japanese maple, growing to varying sizes and serving different landscaping purposes.
Kidney beans are a variety of Phaseolus vulgaris that produces kidney-shaped beans generally sold in their dried form. Kidney beans must be thoroughly cooked before consumption as raw or undercooked beans contain the toxin phytohaemagglutnin. Kidney beans are easy to grow in the garden but are frost tender and ted to rot if planted in cold soil.
Potatoes in the home garden are ready to be harvested when the tops of the plants have turned yellow and started to wither. Baby potatoes can be harvested two to three weeks after the plants have blossomed, according to the Seedsavers Exchange.
Shrubs that do not require much water to thrive are options for the dry sites on your property where other types of landscaping plants labor to grow. These low-water species of shrubs are usually tolerant of drought and prefer well-draining soil.
The eastern red cedar isn't a cedar, but a 50-foot-tall juniper tree botanically known as Juniperus virginiana. This evergreen appears as male or female and cross-pollination is necessary for the female plant to produce the blue juniper berries. Planted in a group, several of these trees side by side form a shapely wind or privacy screen, and if the berries are available, they also attract a number of birds to your garden. This plant is hardy to U.S. Department of Agriculture regions 2A to 9B. If you intend to plant a seedling, first confirm your local climate is right.
Potatoes are an easy-to-grow cool-weather crop. Buy seed potatoes at a garden center in late winter. They should be planted as early in the spring as possible, but if the tops freeze the plants will die, so it is important to wait until danger of frost has passed. For those who would like to grow this interesting and useful crop, there are different ways to plant potatoes, all of which will give good results.
A showy autumn bloomer, the red spider lily or Lycoris radiata is an Asian native that also thrives in the U.S. when planted in a warm climate. This bulb-grown perennial produces 24-inch stalks adorned with clusters of bright red flowers that are spider-like in appearance. Healthy flowers measure approximately 8 inches in length, making them a real showstopper in the fall landscape. If you are considering planting a red spider lily in your landscape, choose a sunny patch of well-drained soil.
Add vibrant red to purple foliage to your landscaping with red barberry shrubs. These colorful shrubs grow approximately 4 to 5 feet high and wide, are deer and rabbit resistant and tolerant of drought and wind. Red barberry shrubs bloom with white or yellow flowers from early to late spring and feature red, burgundy or purplish-red leaves depending on the cultivar that you have planted. The shrubs are relatively easy to grow from seed, so much so that shrubs often spread from wildlife carrying the berries and seeds away.
Ford Motor Co. manufactured the Powermaster 841 farm and agricultural tractor from 1957 through 1961. The 841 was still painted in the gray and red colors used on previous models, but the 841 was improved over the 8N models. The 841 was available only in two-wheel drive form. All 841 models were produced at Ford's Highland Park, Michigan, assembly plant.
Red tip photinia is a fast-growing, medium-sized evergreen shrub commonly used for fencing and privacy partitions in home gardens. The shrub is generally considered relatively easy to maintain, and it thrives in U.S. Department of Agriculture hardiness zones 7 to 10, where the annual minimum temperature does not go below zero. With proper planting and care, the red tip photinia can reach a height of 10 to 15 feet.
Hostas are popular perennial landscaping plants. They are easy to care for, grow well in shade and come in a variety of shapes, sizes and colors. Numerous varieties of hosta are available to fit your landscaping needs. Due to the popularity and ease of care, new cultivars have become available for home use. While there is not a hosta that has completely red leaves, several cultivars have red parts on the plant.
While potatoes are normally associated with northern climates, they can grow well in Mississippi. Gardeners should take care to prepare the bed properly in the fall for spring planting.
Much of the success of a newly planted stand of red pines depends on the suitability of the site, according to the University of Wisconsin Extension. Red pine trees have very specific requirements for their health and growth. They need full sun and sandy-loam, slightly acidic soil. Red pine saplings will not grow under the shade of other trees or even of tall weeds. Once you have found a suitable location, red pines are easy to establish. Plant bare-root or container-grown saplings from the time when the ground thaws in spring until around late May.
Ohio's rich soil and mild climate make the potato a good vegetable for home gardeners to grow in their backyards. Planted in the spring, red skin potatoes in Ohio are harvested in the summer for "new" potatoes or later in the fall for winter storage. Mounding methods of cultivation work well when you plant red skin potatoes in Ohio.
Whether you want to grow them indoor or outdoor, choose from a number of plants with either red leaves or blooms, or both. Many grow well in pots and containers with red plants making a strong focal point in the garden and the home. Create a display by combining potted plants with colors that go well with red, such as purple, pink and bronze.
In the sea as well as on land, most plants are green to maximize their reception of green sunlight wavelengths that generate photosynthesis. But some plants on land and under water are red, to take advantage of light at the red wavelength which penetrates through overhead shade. Red ocean plants include tiny algae which can band together into large, sometimes toxic mats, and elegant branching seaweeds, some of which are edible and commercially valuable.
The country of Japan uses less chili than any other Asian country. Most Asian cuisine is heavily spiced, but the Japanese prefer chilies in condiments to accompany foods. Japan produces some beautiful pepper plants that are like small bonsai. Japanese red peppers range from super hot to very mild and the range of sizes is also very broad. Capsicum annuum is the family that most Japanese peppers stem from.
Red-stemmed tropical plants are highly decorative, whether grown in a garden or in a pot indoors. The red stems are not only beautiful and unusual, but they offer an alternative for gardeners seeking something different. Choose plants that thrive in shade to brighten up or draw attention to an area where red is seldom seen. Many red-stemmed tropical plants are quite rare and are often sought out by plant collectors.
Red Pontiac potatoes are a late-maturing variety that has good storage qualities. The oblong tubers have deep set eyes with a red skin and white flesh. While the overall table quality is fair, the potatoes can be used for frying and mashing. As with all potatoes, regardless of variety, the plants enjoy a deep and rich soil. The plants do well when planted in early spring after danger of a hard frost has passed.
The red color present in the leaves of many tropical plants is due to anthocyanin pigments in their leaves. Some plants have completely red leaves or green leaves with red undersides, while others have mixed green and red foliage. The red color is often at its brightest if the plant is grown in bright light and can fade or disappear completely in dull conditions.
Red aquatic plants add drama to a body of water, such as ponds and aquariums. They contrast against other plants that are usually green. The color ranges from pink to deep red and purplish red. Some are rooted to the soil at the bottom of the body of water and others float on the water surface.
The red potato is a type of tuber that stores water for the above-ground plant. It is a cool-weather vegetable, and the tubers form only when the soil temperature is between 60 and 70 degrees Fahrenheit. Red potatoes grow best in the cool temperatures of northern gardens in Idaho, Montana and the Dakotas. Other states in the U.S. can grow potatoes as long as they are planted from October through November or February through March. Some warmer areas, such as California and Florida, can even grow red potatoes in December and January.
Red potato plants tell you when it's time for harvest by drying up, turning brown and falling over. Since they have a limited storage life, plant them at different times to extend the harvest season. A 20-foot row yields up to 25 pounds of potatoes.
Red-leaved plants stand out among their green companions, both in nature and in the garden. Some tropical plants have completely red foliage, while others are variegated, with red blotches or stripes. Plants such as the poinsettia produce red leaves to draw attention to their flowers. Most plants with red foliage produce their most vivid colors when grown in the sun, and tend to fade if placed in the shade.
Planting dates for red onion sets are determined by temperature, photoperiod (day length), and onion variety. Red onions develop rapidly in cool weather, 50 degrees F to 60 degrees F, prior to the bulb development period. They require warmer temperatures, 70 to 80 degrees F, when bulbs are developing.
Quinine is a drug compound originally isolated from the bark of the cinchona tree and used for several centuries to treat malaria. While its origin is well known, the process by which it is synthesized in the plant is still poorly understood.
Americans eat an average of 125 lbs. of potatoes every year, according to the University of Florida Extension Service. Red-skinned potatoes are among the most common varieties grown in home gardens, says the University of Illinois Extension Service.
The red coral vine is a climbing vine also known as Mountain Rose. It is a member of the Polygonaceae family in the genus Antigonon. Its species is leptopus.
Maple trees are prized for their brilliant display of red blazing color in the fall, but the Red Sunset maple (Acer rubrum) is the earliest to dazzle the landscape with an orange/red color lasting several weeks. The Red Sunset maple is a fast-growing deciduous tree reaching heights of 50 feet. The Red Sunset maple grows best in U.S. Department of Agriculture Hardiness Zones 4 to 8. Once established, it is a relatively carefree tree that features green leaves in the spring and summer which turn to a fiery red in the fall.
Crotons are colorful, hardy plants with broad, striped leaves that come in shades of green, pink, red, yellow and even purple. The red ruiz croton is a red variation of the plant that features bright red and green striped leaves mixed in with the traditional green leaves. Red ruiz crotons can grow up to 12 inches tall and are popular houseplants.
When planting red pepper seeds, sow the seeds two weeks before the last frost in a seed tray with seed starter. Keep your red pepper seeds planted in a bright spot in the the kitchen to sprout them in 10 to 14 days with help from an expert gardener in this free video on vegetable gardening.
The red prince weigela is a shrub that has beautiful, red bell-shaped blooms in the summer months. The leaves are a medium green shade and typically about 4 1/2 inches in length. It grows to a height and width of approximately 6 to 9 feet and grows best in partial to full sunlight. The shrub thrives in a moist, but not soggy soil. It is suitable for borders or to use as a shrub plant and the fragrant blossoms attract hummingbirds throughout the summer months.
Holly bushes are ornamental plants, known for their waxy, spiny leaves and seasonal berries. Evergreen holly bushes are popular in residential landscapes, providing interest and color, even on the cloudiest of days. There are hundreds of varieties, and they vary in size, shape, leaf pattern and berry color. Holly bushes are dioecious, meaning they require both male and female plants in order to produce fruit. They're grown in sun and part shade, and need little pruning. They're aesthetically pleasing, but perform many other functions as well.
Red Hot Poker plants, also known simply as Poker plants or Torch Lilies, produce brightly colored rocket-shaped tubular flowers. Native to South Africa, many of the 70 known species have been cultivated for use in gardens and do especially well at high elevations and in arid climates.
Sweet potatoes come in a variety of colors, and red sweet potatoes are sometimes referred to as "pink." Red sweet potatoes are the most common variety and also contain the highest amount of vitamin A. Sweet potatoes grow best in environments with a long frost-free season, which is why they are a common ingredient in southern cooking. Despite the name, sweet potatoes are actually not potatoes, and they are not yams, either. Sweet potatoes are from the Morning Glory family and sometimes produce flowers that resemble the ornamental Morning Glory.
If you love garden-fresh beets but you don't have a space for a garden, consider planting Detroit red beets. Tailor-made for container growing, Detroit red beets are compact, bushy plants that require little growing space, but will produce plenty of sweet, tender, deep red beets. Cook a batch of Detroit red beets, or use them for pickling or canning. The greens are delicious as well. Plant Detroit red beets 30 days before the last expected frost date in your area.
A shot of wheat grass at the juice bar can be pricey. However, the nutrient packed and chlorophyll-rich plant can be inexpensive and relatively easy to grow. Enjoy the benefits of fresh wheat grass by planting hard, red wheat berry seeds right at home. The heath benefits of freshly harvested wheat grass juice are many: it cleanses the blood, improves hair and skin and a 2 oz. shot of wheat grass juice may surpass that of a factory-made daily vitamin.
Searching for the perfect shrub for your conditions may not be an easy task. Just because a species looks gorgeous in bud at the nursery during mild early summer weather, you have no guarantee that it will thrive in the harsher heat of later summer and early fall. In areas with prolonged heat waves or dry spells, dry-climate-friendly shrubs are a smart and water-wise way to go.
A flowering plant, the red columbine originated in North America. Scientists refer to the red columbine as Aquilegia canadensis, and the plant is a member of the Ranunculaceae or buttercup family.
Encore azaleas were first developed by the famed Louisiana horticulturalist Robert E. Lee in the 1980s. They were a hybrid of a traditional, spring blooming azalea and a late-blooming summer azalea. The result was a dual blooming season.
The Apeldoorn tulips are one of the most widely recognized tulips. They belong to the Darwin hybrid division of tulips and are grown for their long, sturdy stems and brilliantly colored flowers. Apeldoorn tulips can grow to reach 20 to 22 inches in height, and are hardy in the USDA zones 4 through 10. Their creation is credited to Dutch tulip breeder D.W. Lefeber. Plant Apeldoorn tulips in a sun-filled location, in good draining soil and where they will receive protection from wind.
The red-veined prayer plant (Maranta leuconeura erythroneuro) is native to Brazil and Mexico. It's oval-shaped leaves range in color from light green to dark olive, with red veins. The leaves can grow to be 5 inches long, while a mature prayer plant itself stands about 10 inches high. The plant's name is derived from a unusual characteristic: every night the leaves fold up, resembling human hands folded in prayer.
Asian peppers (as they are generally known) include a number of very hot varieties, including Thai chile peppers and Japanese aji peppers. Most Asian peppers are at the high end of the Scoville scale, a scale that measures the hotness of peppers. Thai chiles, or bird's eye peppers, clock in between 50,000-100,000 Scoville units, and the Indian naga jolokia pepper can contain 800,000-1,041,000 Scovilles, compared to a sweet red bell pepper, which has 0 units. Asian hot peppers can be grown across the United States, and can be used fresh, dried or pickled.
The eastern red cedar is not a true cedar but rather belongs to the juniper family. It is found naturally throughout the United States east of the Rocky Mountains and also in Oregon. Historic uses by various Native American tribes include brewing leaves as a tea, burning as incense and in construction and fuel as the wood is highly aromatic and durable. The most common and successful method for planting an eastern red cedar tree is by cuttings. It also can be done from seed but the success rate is only 50 percent.
Creeping red sedum (sedum spurium, Fulda Glow) is also known as dragon's blood. The ground cover displays bright red-orange spiny leaves year round. Vivid red, star-shaped flowers bloom throughout the summer. The vibrancy of both the flowers and the foliage are most intense in the sunniest locations. Creeping red sedum is an excellent choice for edging, rock gardens and borders.
The Eastern Red Cedar (Juniperus virginiana) is an evergreen tree that grows to 40 feet tall. The wood from the Eastern Red Cedar has a distinctive, pleasant smell and is used to line cedar closets and chests. It also provides cedarwood oil for use in fragrances. The Eastern Red Cedar grows from Canada to the southern United States, and is tolerant of almost any soil. The Eastern Red Cedar is useful as a windbreak and as food and shelter for a variety of wildlife. When growing Eastern Red Cedar from seed, stratified seeds are recommended for quicker germination.
Red peppers are best grown from seed. In order to get the deep color of a red pepper, the seeds must be planted as early as possible indoors. Typically, it is best to begin preparing soil and sowing the seeds in your home in late winter before the last frost. Getting the seeds started during winter is not only beneficial to their quality but also lifts seasonal blues and gets your green thumb moving early.
The Venus flytrap is famous for eating bugs and its unusual appearance. Native only to North and South Carolina in the United States, the Venus flytrap is an endangered species in the wild. Plants should be purchased from those that cultivate it, not harvested from the wild.
Red Potatoes grow happily in the warm Texas climate. The weather is great for healthy potatoes as they love lots of sun and cooler evening temperatures. Red La Soda and Viking potatoes are the favorite red potato varieties in the Lone Star state as they are well-adapted to most Texas soils (as long as they are kept well-drained). These varieties are grown throughout the plains of North and Central Texas as well as The Rio Grande Valley.
There are many different types of salvia plants. One of the most popular and striking salvias is called the red salvia. This tall and spiky red-bloomed plant is easy to grow and rewards a gardener with long-lasting blooms that will put on a colorful show for most of the growing season.
Heuchera, commonly known as coral bells, is a radiant floral beauty with one of the showiest displays of foliage available in a perennial. Heuchera, however, is plagued by various health ailments that can threaten its hardiness. Brush up on common heuchera diseases so that you can treat them.
Red clover, known botanically as Trifolium pratense, is a perennial plant that grows pale mauve blooms on long, thin stems in late spring through midsummer. Red clover has a small-bush growing habit and reaches up to 2 feet in height and spread at maturity. Hardy in USDA Zones 3a through 8b, red clover thrives in full sun to partial daily shade in soil with a neutral pH, and can be planted in three seasons.
Red foliage plants are one of the most popular additions to the garden. A successful landscape has three layers: trees (the top), shrubs (the middle) and perennials and ground covers (the bottom). The shrub layer is closest to eye level so we see it first. By adding red foliage to the shrub layer we can create the most impact.
If you have a small yard, not a lot of direct sun, and want to grow fruit, plant red currants. They don't need as much room as other traditional garden fruits. They like partial shade and do well growing in the shade of larger trees. The only thing red currants need is moist, rich soil. If your soil is sandy, add peat moss and as much compost as you can spare. They'll reward you with clusters of clear red berries every summer.
Red raspberries can be tricky to grow but eating berries seconds after they have been picked makes the hassle worthwhile. There are many red raspberry cultivars to choose from. They can be summer or ever bearing, with erect canes or trailing canes and the berries' flavor can vary slightly from sweet to tart. Most raspberries ripen in early to mid summer depending on the variety, while ever bearing ripen in early summer and again in early fall. With a little planning you can have fresh raspberries all summer long.
Beans are part of the Native American "Three Sisters" crops of corn, beans and squash. Red kidney beans have been grown for centuries and are a diet staple in many parts of the world. Red kidney beans, also called chili beans, are an herbaceous annual and are usually eaten dried. Beans are one of the easiest vegetables to grow as they only need water and weeding. Red kidney beans will benefit from a dusting of bacterial inoculant to assist in nitrogen fixing.
A truly versatile plant, the red potato can be cooked in numerous ways for a multitude of flavors. Luckily, the red potato, like most potatoes, is exceptionally easy to grow and care for. Growing potatoes is great for beginning gardeners and advanced experts alike. Nothing can be simpler than digging a hole and dropping a potato in. While you'll have to wait for the secret bounty which lies beneath the surface, the ease of maintenance far outweighs the time it takes for new potatoes to grow and mature.
Red ginger plants are prized for their shiny, green leaves and white flowers with stunning red bracts, which look beautiful in flower arrangements. Planting red ginger root cuttings is the easiest way to grow your own red ginger plant ... short of buying an actual plant, of course. The red ginger plant loves heat and humidity, so if you don't live in hardiness zone 11, be sure to keep your red ginger in a greenhouse.
Rhubarb has been used for centuries for medicinal purposes and folk healing. Though most of us know it as a pie filling, it has many uses. The edible stalks of the rhubarb plant are high in vitamins A and C, calcium and fiber. Additionally, a single cup of diced rhubarb contains only about 26 calories. Rhubarb can also be used by fair-haired individuals to add golden tones to hair color. Although the oxalic acid in the leaves is toxic to humans, this does not render them useless. Rhubarb leaves make an effective organic insecticide against leaf-eating pests such as aphids,…
