Where to Cut Philodendron for Propagation The easiest way to propagate philodendron plants is to take cuttings and root them. To do this, find a node on the vine. This is usually near a leaf, where there may even be aerial roots already starting to grow. Cut just above the node at a 45 degree angle with clean clippers. If you’re taking from a leggy plant, your cutting might be too long....

Identifying Diseases in Boxwood Decline – Decline is the name given to one of the more mysterious diseases affecting boxwoods. It causes their leaves to turn yellow and drop, their branches to die randomly, and their wood and root crowns to form sunken cankers. Decrease the likelihood of decline by cutting back dead branches and removing dead leaves to encourage air circulation. Don’t overwater during the summer but provide enough water before the frost to give the plant the strength to survive the winter without damage....

However, if you’re interested in trying your hand at indoor zinnias, go ahead and give it a shot. Potted zinnia flowers may live a few months indoors, but don’t expect zinnias as houseplants to survive indefinitely. Here are some tips for indoor zinnia care. Indoor Zinnia Care Although you can grow zinnias from seed, it’s easiest to start with small bedding plants from a garden center or nursery. Look for dwarf zinnias, as regular varieties can become top-heavy and may tip over....

In addition, pruning can help stimulate additional zucchini growth. If you are asking how or when do I cut off zucchini leaves, this article will provide the information you need. Let’s look at how to prune zucchini squash. How Pruning Helps Growing Zucchini Squash Zucchini plants are prolific producers when given the right care. Although zucchini can grow in nearly any soil type, it does rely on well-drained soil along with plenty of sunlight to produce adequate fruit....

How Do Solar Garden Lights Work? Solar lights for the garden are small lights that take the energy of the sun and convert it into light in the evening. Each light has one or two small photovoltaic cells on the top, which absorb energy from sunlight and convert it to a usable form. In these small solar lights, the energy of the sun is used to charge a battery. Once the sun goes down, a photoresistor registers the lack of light and turns on an LED light....

What Causes Iron Chlorosis and Yellow Leaves on Holly Trees? Iron deficiency and yellow holly leaves can be caused by many things. The most common reasons for this is either overwatering or poor drainage. Overwatering causes yellow leaves on a holly bush by either leaching away the iron in the soil or by suffocating the roots so that they are not able to take in the iron in the soil. Similarly, poor drainage also causes iron chlorosis in hollies, because the excess standing water also suffocates the roots....

When to Cut Back Daylilies The minimum daylily trimming you should do is an annual tidy up of spent leaves and stems. This is important because it keeps the ground clean and prevents or minimizes the buildup of pests or pathogens. You can do this in late fall or early spring, depending on when you want to put in the effort. If you choose to do the cleanup in the fall, you can wait until the first hard frost before cutting back leaves....

Will Japanese Maples Grow in Zone 3? Naturally cold hardy, Japanese maple trees are a good choice for zone 3 landscapes. You may have a problem with late freezes killing buds that have begun to open, however. Insulating the soil with deep mulch can help hold the cold in, delaying the end of the dormancy period. Fertilizing and pruning encourage growth spurts. When growing a Japanese maple in zone 3, delay these activities until you are certain there won’t be another hard freeze to kill back new growth....

What are June Bugs? June bugs are scarab beetles. There are several different species that are commonly called June bugs and these include: Chafer Beetle Green June Beetle Japanese Beetle Ten-Lined June Beetle All of these pests appear roughly around late May through June, have roughly the same body shape with the oval back and pincers at the front, and feed on the leaves of landscape plants. The grubs of these insects can also cause damage to lawn and turf grass....

About Lettuce ‘Anuenue’ The lettuce ‘Anuenue’ has delicious, crisp green leaves that are never bitter. That’s a great recommendation in and of itself for growing Anuenue lettuce, but the real attraction is its heat tolerance. In general, lettuce is known as a cool weather crop, coming into its own before and after other summer veggies are ready for harvest. Unlike most of its cousins, Anuenue lettuce has seeds that will germinate at warmer temperatures, even 80 degrees F....

What is Hyper Red Rumple Lettuce? Red lettuces really brighten up a sandwich or salad. The Hyper Red Rumple plant has an intense, maroon red color with ruffled leaves. Hyper Red Rumple lettuce info states that gardeners in United States Department of Agriculture zones 3 to 9 can grow this plant successfully. Lettuces prefer cool weather and can bolt in hot temperatures, so start this variety in spring or in a cool location for transplant in late summer....

Manure Fertilizer Tea The nutrients found in manure tea make it an ideal fertilizer for garden plants. The nutrients from manure dissolve easily in water where it can be added to a sprayer or watering can. The leftover manure can be thrown in the garden or reused in the compost pile. Manure tea can be used each time you water plants or periodically. It can also be used to water lawns....

Understanding More About Hawaii Plant Growing Zones This is the map of the USDA planting zones for Hawaii. It can help you learn how the temperatures in your area will affect the plants you grow in your garden and what plants you should be choosing for your garden. This is one of the warmest areas on the USDA plant hardiness zone map. Finding your planting zone for Hawaii is easy. Match where you live on the Hawaii USDA map to the legend on the right....

Ohio Gardening – About the USDA Plant Hardiness Map Ohio gardeners who want to ensure their perennial flowers, shrubs and trees survive all season should use the Ohio planting map, featured above, as a resource. This map divides the United States into hardiness zones based on weather data collected over the last thirty years by the USDA. The latest map, released at the beginning of 2012, is more detailed and sophisticated than the previous version....

Mountain Laurel Irrigation The time mountain laurel water needs are the greatest is immediately after the shrub has been transplanted. Mountain laurel should be planted in the autumn when temperatures have just started to drop. You should water the shrub well after you’ve planted it, and then continue to water it regularly and deeply until first frost. Take care not to go overboard and waterlog the soil. Only water enough to give it a good drenching, then let the water drain away....

Pests and the Painted Daisy Plant Painted daisy perennials, Tanacetum coccineum or Pyrethrum roseum, repel many bad bugs and browsing animals that are prone to munching on your valuable plants. Repellant properties are so beneficial that petals of the white variety are dried and used in the organic insecticide Pyrethrum. Growing painted daisies in select areas of the garden can deter pests from surrounding plants. Pests and the painted daisy plant don’t normally exist in the same area, although young plants may occasionally be bothered by aphids or leaf miners....

The Challenge of Finding Plants for Sunny Wet Sites The difficulty, of course, is not the sun. Most plants thrive in full sun or a little bit of shade. What’s challenging is finding plants that tolerate or even relish wet, soggy soil. Many plants will rot and decay if you put them in a location with soil that stays moist or even pools water. The kinds of plants that will grow in these wet conditions are those that do so naturally....

Making a Plumeria Branch Prime time for plumeria pruning is in spring, before new blooms emerge. This is the best way to encourage plumeria branching, as two or three new branches will emerge from each cut. Prune the plumeria a couple of inches (5 cm.) above the junction of two branches. If the plant has grown out of control, you can prune drastically, about 12 inches (31 cm.) above the soil....

Do Purple Strawberries Exist? Strawberries are incredibly popular berries, but each year new types of berries are developed through genetic manipulation or are “discovered” like acai berries… okay they are actually drupes, but you get the gist. So, it comes as no surprise that the time has come for the Purple Wonder strawberry! Yes, indeed, the color of the berry is purplish; I’d call it more burgundy. In fact, the color goes through the entire berry unlike the common red strawberry, which is actually white inside....

If turf grass is kept on site, a landscape professional with QWEL certification can audit the turf grass irrigation system. He or she can recommend fixes and improvements to the irrigation system– such as brands of extremely efficient irrigation spray heads or adjustments to the system that eliminate water waste from run off or overspray. QWEL Certification and Design QWEL is a training program and certification process for landscape professionals....