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One of the easiest summer flowers to grow, cosmos (Cosmos spp.) are colorful, heat-loving annuals that bloom all summer long. They can be started indoors or sown directly in the garden, but either way, it takes about seven weeks from sprouting to mature blooms. Cosmos are popular cut flowers that hold their color well when dried.
Plants bloom according to the specific biology of each species, and the timing is triggered by a variety of environmental and internal conditions. Many flowers bloom only once and the flowers fall off, while others open and close during different times of the day. Flowers that bloom at night and close during the day are called "nyctinastic." These flowers are typically light-colored with a strong fragrance, which helps attract pollinators in the dark of the night.
The white flowers that appear on strawberry plants (Fragaria × ananassa) are one of the first signs of spring in many gardens. Regardless of variety, all strawberry plants produce fruit in the same manner, with each flower ultimately turning into a plump juicy berry. The length of time it takes to go from flower to fully ripe fruit depends on plant variety, but is generally about four to five weeks from the appearance of the first petals.
Hanging metal flower holders requires you to have access to a few basic tools. Learn about hanging metal flower holders with help from an experienced gardener in this free video clip.
For the most part, parakeets are social birds who enjoy the company of other parakeets. If you're away from home often, your parakeet will enjoy having someone to interact with. However, if you notice your budgies have suddenly lost a lot of feathers or if you see them attacking each other, you'll need to intervene to keep peace in the family and prevent your birds from harming each other.
Food is fuel for your body. Eating the right foods every day is better for you than dieting for a little while and will maximize your performance. You need the right amino acids to build muscle and repair tissues that get damaged during exercise. You need the right type and amount of nutrition to effectively transport and use vitamins and minerals so you can feel, look and do your best.
While many hummingbird mints or agastaches (Agastache spp.) are called hyssops, the true hyssops (Hysoppus spp.) confuse the matter. To get to the root of this riddle, consider the problem of common names for plants: the only way to truly know a plant is to know its Latin, or botanical, name. Most of the hummingbird mints have “hyssop” in their common name and are native to North America. True hyssops, on the other hand, come from the Mediterranean and central Asia.
You spend a lot of time at the office lately and realize that Oscar needs a playmate. After careful thinking and perusing around the local shelters, you finally find the perfect addition for your family: a little tabby named Molly. But when you get Molly home, Oscar wants absolutely nothing to do with her. They just met and don’t have to be best friends right away. Just give them each their space, allowing them to get to know one another on their own. They’ll both be curled up in your lap together in no time.
Being a teenager with a teenage sibling has some benefits, but it also comes with a lot of downfalls. Your kids might love the fact that they can borrow things from one another, they can talk about how unfair you and dad are with someone who understands firsthand and they always have someone to hang out with when they’re on vacation. However, being teenage siblings also means there may be a lot of jealousy, a lot of fighting and a lot of views on how unfair it is to be the other child. Sibling rivalry between your teens might be…
Cornus Stolonifera, or Redosier dogwood, is a highly adaptable deciduous shrub that grows throughout the United States. Reaching to 20 feet tall and 10 feet wide, it can grow into a dense thicket that provides natural shelter for wildlife. The many stems are deep red, while the leaves are dark green in summer and transition to red in the fall. Redosier dogwood does not quickly germinate from seed and is best propagated from cuttings, but both types of propagation methods are viable.
Cats do not require companionship, but many cats enjoy having a buddy to bond with in the home. Bringing a new cat into a home that already has one or more cats can be a stressful experience, as most cats will perceive a new cat as a threat to their territory. When you bring a new cat into your home, keep her in a separate room away from the established cat that is already living there. This way you can slowly introduce the new cat and allow the cats to become accustomed to being around each other.
A subnetwork provides an isolated section of a local area network for a specific usage purpose. A computer operator originates a ping from the command prompt in a computer. A subnet does not ping on its own. Some computer operators confuse the term "ping" with handshaking, a process used by mainly by modems to make mutual settings.
Tropical flowering plants and trees are a great way to add color to your garden. They produce some of the most beautiful blooms, and come in a wide array of sizes and colors. However, many people find it hard to grow them in their gardens. This is because these plants are very delicate and sensitive to temperature fluctuations and sunlight. However, some tropical flowering plants such as bougainvillea, powder puff, canna lilies and strelitzia thrive in sunlight. And with proper care, you can have the tropical garden you've always dreamed of.
The cardinal flower (Lobelia cardinalis) has bright red-colored petals and tall, slim stalks. The color of this flower attracts several insects and birds, including ruby-throated hummingbirds, that enjoy its foliage and sweet nectar. While colors bloom right up until fall, it can be challenging to keep this pristine beauty in tip-top shape with pests that may invade with the intent to destroy.
Some plants will tolerate low light, while a few thrive in it. When looking for shade-tolerant flowers to plant at the base of a trellis, select from a few flower-bearing vines to fit your style and taste. Flowering vines will attach their tendrils around the trellis and most will grow rapidly to quickly cover the trellis. Some shade-tolerant flowering vines include honeysuckle and morning glories.
Succulents are a category of plant found worldwide that are characterized by broad, thick stems that are used to store water. Although succulents can be any number of different kinds of plant, many of them are cacti. Some succulents do very well when hung, and naturally spill over the sides and flow toward the ground. If you do not have any hanging baskets, however, you can always improvise one, with chicken wire, for instance.
Gabion cages are large, square, mesh cages that have a wide base and can be used a number of ways. They are frequently seen on construction, industry or environmental sites because they are an affordable way to build walls or support structures. When filled with rocks, these cages will sit securely on each other, allowing for many uses. In landscaping, gabion cages can be used to create decorative and functional structures.
Crescent-shaped hanging planter baskets that contain colorful flowers are an aesthetic addition to your front door or porch, but it can be difficult to find affordable quality wooden baskets of this specific shape on the market. However, the materials you need to create a homemade crescent hanging planter basket are quite common, relatively affordable -- as you will need no more than $8 to $10 to make a single basket -- and you also don't need special woodworking skills to complete the craft.
If the mouse cursor moves or jumps to different locations while you type on the keyboard of your MacBook, the computer may be interpreting the movements of your hands as attempts to move the cursor. To help prevent this, Mac OS X includes a feature designed to make the computer ignore accidental trackpad touches. If this does not resolve the issue, look for other sources of interference.
There are a variety of methods you can use to help level out a subfloor to prep it for a finish material installation, such as carpet, tile or hardwood. While tapering the joists or adding self-leveling compound are two of the most common methods, you can also fix certain types of floors with another sheet of plywood. However, doing so requires some skill with carpentry tools and a general knowledge of the trade.
The many species of flowers commonly known as bluebells range from delicate annuals that herald the return of spring to hardy perennials that thrive in extreme weather conditions. All share a common attribute: their blue, bell-shaped blossoms. When choosing bluebell flowers for your landscape, first determine your planting site’s moisture level, soil type and daily sun exposure. Select plants that are compatible to your region’s USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map rating.
Gerber daisies, also called Gerbera daisies, were discovered in South Africa in the late 1880s and quickly found popularity. Shortly after discovery, English gardeners began breeding the flowers to improve their quality and color. Today, gerbera daisies come in a variety of vibrant colors with large blooms. You can grow these daisies indoors or outdoors and use them in anything from get-well-soon bouquets to wedding arrangements.
Most goldfish live together peacefully with few outward displays of aggression. Biting behavior typically indicates a larger cultural problem that requires treatment for both the victim and the aggressor's health. Fish suffering from attacks exhibit ragged fins or missing scales. The victim fish might also grow more slowly if the aggressor is chasing it away from the food at feeding time. Watch the fish closely for signs of biting and act quickly to prevent serious injury or death.
Liriope, also known as lilyturf, is a member of the lily family that resembles a clump of grass. It has narrow, upright foliage and often is used ornamentally in shady gardens where true grasses won’t grow. All the varieties prefer moist soil to look their best but are drought tolerant once established. They bloom in summer with short stalks of tiny lavender flowers that turn to black or white berries in fall. Liriope is hardy to U.S. Department of Agriculture zones 5 though 10.
Lettuce grows best in the cool weather. Find out how you can grow sun tolerant lettuce with help from the founder of Gardenerd in this free video clip.
When you are ready to bring a second dog into the family the initial hurdle to overcome is getting the two dogs acclimated to each other. While your first dog has already established his position in your family structure, the new one will need to do the same. There are a few simple ways to make sure that there will be no hostility toward the newcomer as he finds his place in the pack.
The correct term is actually "a flush of flowers," and it refers to a plant's blooming period. Most plants exhibit a short period of plentiful blooms, a flush, and then bloom sporadically until the end of the growing season. Gardeners can optimize blooming, and even coax a second flush, with well-timed pruning and fertilizer applications.
Most of the world's tallest evergreen trees are native to the Pacific Northwest and some of these species top out at more than 300 feet. Nearly all of the Pacific Northwest's evergreens belong to the conifer group of trees. Among them are pines, spruces and redwoods. Also, the Pacific Northwest's evergreens are perennial, meaning they live longer than one year. These evergreens usually live over 100 years in order to grow hundreds of feet tall.
Bees tend to navigate towards flowers in real life, so they should also do this in your drawing as well. Draw a bee and a flower with help from an artist in this free video clip.
Add visual appeal to a plain metal light pole with a colorful, flower-filled hanging basket. Attaching hanging baskets to a metal light pole requires a few basic tools and supplies, which you can acquire from your local hardware store. With the right supplies and a little time, you can turn an ordinary light pole into an attractive suspended garden.
Portable greenhouses are a boon to gardeners because their simple designs allow for a quick setup, and their lightweight structures break down easily to enable moving when the seasons change. The warm, moist environment they provide makes it possible to get a jump on spring planting by sprouting seeds any time of the year. Most commercial companies make portable greenhouses with lightweight metal or PVC frames and a clear vinyl cover, but many home gardeners construct their own using recycled glass panes or plastic sheets. Whether you have purchased a portable greenhouse, or want to create your own, keep in…
Antique glass or newly recycled bottles add character to a fresh flower display. Garden blossoms, wildflowers and florist offerings will fit into the necks of clear and colored glass or plastic bottles. You can hang flowers in a bottle from the ceiling for a decorative statement in your home. Sturdy floral wire formed in the shape of a plant hanger will securely hold the flower-filled bottles in place. Supply the flowers with enough water each day to keep them hydrated.
Intellectual growth for children and teenagers doesn't just mean acquiring more and more knowledge. Rather, to grow intellectually, students need to develop the capabilities to put knowledge into its proper contexts, evaluate its sources and reliability and be able to consider a diversity of perspectives at once. There is no one way to foster intellectual growth in the classroom. Whether you are teaching elementary, middle or high school, choose activities and strategies that suit the learning styles and abilities of your students.
Malva sp., or mallow, attracts pollinating insects and birds. Among the insects it attracts is the butterfly. When you plant malva varieties, you make your garden environment welcoming to such butterfly varieties as the monarch, the skipper and the painted lady. Knowing how to grow malva and other butterfly-friendly flowers gives you the ability to showcase a landscape lush with flora and fluttering fauna.
The butterfly bush species, scientifically known as Buddleia davidii, is native to Tibet and central China above 7,800 feet. Often considered an invasive weed, Buddleia davidii has naturalized throughout much of the continental United States as well as England, but many areas monitor its wild populations carefully. The University of Connecticut Plant Database notes that more varieties and cultivars of Buddleia davidii, also known as "summer lilac," are released every year, giving gardeners an almost endless selection of these summer flowers.
The scientific name of the snowball bush is Viburnum opulus with the variety name of Roseum. This is a deciduous shrub native to Europe. Early colonists brought it to North America. It became a favorite plant because it is very easy to grow. The bush grows 10 to 12 feet high with arching stems on which 4-inch long green leaves with a rough texture and three lobes, similar to those of a maple leaf, grow. Its flowers bloom in clusters, first in light green, and then progressing to white or ivory. Some have a rose tint. Flowers appear in spring…
If your garden’s not coming up roses, harmful insects could be the problem. Leaf holes from foliage-munching pests don’t just look bad; the damage keeps rose bushes from maximum blooming. Healthy rose bushes are less vulnerable to pests, according to rose researchers at Cornell University, so keep bushes watered and fertilized. Walk through your rose garden every other day, and record problems in a garden diary. Keep track of treatments used and whether they worked.
A pulley can make watering a hanging basket easier. Hanging baskets displayed in a garden area or suspended from a deck can give the area an extra burst of color or a special decorative effect. A simple pulley system can eliminate the need for a step stool or ladder when watering a hanging basket full of flowers or plants. You can install a hanging basket pulley in a short amount of time, with little expense.
Although the papyrus plant (Cyperus papyrus) is native to Africa's lakes and rivers, it has become a popular landscaping plant. The plant had an important place in ancient Egyptian culture, where it was used to make food, paper and medicine. Papyrus plants prefer wet, swampy areas that are similar to their native marsh habitats.
Your flowers should be the pride of your garden, but certain bugs, birds and other pests can wreak havoc on your blossoms if left unchecked. In addition to periodically inspecting every inch of your flowers, keep a lookout for these tell-tale signs of damaging pests in your garden. You may even be able to keep a record of your experience detecting flower pests to help a local integrated pest management program.
The beach bridal hairstyle with tropical flowers is something you can do on your own. Get instructions for the beach bridal hairstyle with tropical flowers with help from a beauty stylist in this free video clip.
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The shape of its fruit gives the thimbleberry bush (Rubus parviflorus) its name, but this shrub of western North America also goes by salmonberry, white flowering raspberry and mountain sorrel. Thimbleberry bushes are cold hardy to U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zone 3, producing edible berries. Important to wildlife, the thimbleberry bush lacks thorns and can create large thickets by generating new growth via its roots.
Trellises form welcoming entrances, frame garden paths or disguise less-than-attractive areas with flourishing greenery. Whether you plant your trellises with annuals or perennials, they become garden focal points year-round. To accomplish your landscaping goals, choose vines that suit your soil type and the amount of moisture and sun your trellis receives.
Throughout history, humans have crossbred bananas so often that it makes it difficult to determine the lines between species. Among the 400 species of common bananas, there are two types: those for fresh eating and those for boiling or frying. The Musa mini -- also called Dwarf Cavendish, Chinese banana and Cavendish banana -- hails from Asia. Most commonly found in China and Vietnam, the bananas get their name from the 6th Duke of Devonshire in England, William Cavendish, who grew them in his greenhouses.
Of the 300 species in the Dianthus genus, only a few are commonly grown as ornamentals in the landscape, though these bright-blooming plants have been popular since the days of the ancient Greeks and Romans. From annuals to perennials ranging from 6 inches to a few feet tall, these versatile plants grow well in a variety of sites, including hanging baskets. Keep dianthus plants healthy by deadheading them regularly, mulching to preserve soil moisture, fertilizing monthly and providing a well-drained container.
Unlike some vegetables in the home garden, cabbage is hardy and relatively easy to grow, with varieties that grow all year round instead of in a single growing season. Still, like all plants, cabbage is susceptible to pests that range from the almost microscopic to the easily visible. Some of these pests can decimate a crop before harvest time.
Raspberries have a short shelf life and are difficult to ship, which makes them an expensive treat at the grocery store. However, they're one of the easiest berry crops for home gardeners. These tough plants are quick to establish and produce big yields of delicious, healthful fruit if properly pruned. How you prune raspberries in their second year depends on the kind of raspberries you're growing.
Carnations are the flower of choice for several occasions and act as a sign of both friendship and support. Still, in an arrangement, all flowers including carnations benefit from having secondary or support flowers. Fortunately, several species of flowering plant complement the appearance of carnations either in a bouquet or in an arrangement for the home.
Antihhrinum majus is the botanical name for a charming, old fashioned plant, commonly known as snapdragon. A. majus, annual flowering plants, provide a garden full of color and fragrance in spring and summer, in cool regions and winter and spring in areas with mild winters. Snapdragons take to container growing quite well, and the dwarf varieties, such as any in the the “Bells,” “Floral Showers” or “Floral Carpet” series, which grow to only 6 to12 inches tall, are especially suited. Nurseries and gardening centers load up on starter plants in early spring to give you a head start on the…
