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Bear’s Breeches Plant Info The leaves of the Bear’s Breeches plant were used extensively in Greek and Roman art and, therefore, give off a distinct classical air. They were perhaps most famously recreated in stone as decoration on the top of Corinthian columns. On top of the familiar shiny green leaves, Bear’s Breeches produces a striking 3 foot (1 m.) tall spire of white to pink snapdragon-like flowers, topped by purple sheathes....

How to Grow an Aloe Plant The first step in aloe vera plant care is to realize that this plant is a succulent. Like cacti, succulents do best in dry conditions. When growing aloe vera plants, plant them in a cactus potting soil mix or a regular potting soil that has been amended with additional perlite or building sand. Also, make sure that the pot has plenty of drainage holes. Aloe vera plants cannot tolerate standing water....

Transplanting and Propagating Moss Learning how to propagate moss is actually quite easy. Prepare the area for a moss bed by removing everything that’s growing there now. Dig up grass, weeds, and any plants that may be struggling to grow in the meager light. Rake the soil to remove any stray roots, and then water the ground until it is muddy. You can spread moss to parts in your yard using two different methods: transplanting moss and moss spreading....

Growing Bergenia in a Container Can you grow bergenia in pots? The short answer is: absolutely! Bergenia plants are very well suited to container life. As long as the soil is kept relatively moist, bergenia thrives in pots. It will perform well in both sunny and shady spots. While its blooms are more impressive in richer soil, the color of its foliage tends to be better in less fertile conditions. This adaptability is good news for maintenance, it’s true, but it’s also very good news for companion planting....

How to Plant Mexican Bush Sage Mexican bush sage plant (Salvia leucantha) is a perennial flowering plant with unique greenish silver foliage. Hardy to USDA zones 7b-10, bush sage can also be grown as an annual in regions outside of its hardiness range. Though they can reach sizes up to 4 feet (1 m.) in both height and width in native growing zones, these plants will be much smaller when grown as an annual....

Heath Aster Information Heath aster is native to Canada and the Eastern and Central areas of the United States. This aster plant thrives in prairies and meadows. In the home garden, it well suited for wildflower gardens, rock gardens, or borders. It is often used in prairie restoration projects, as it responds vigorously after fire. A variety of bees and other beneficial insects are attracted to heath aster. It is also visited by butterflies....

About Mayhaw Grafting With a rounded canopy, attractive leaves and showy white flowers, the mayhaw is a beautiful addition to any garden. Mayhaws are in the same genus as hawthorns, and they produce small fruit resembling crabapples. The fruit is not very tasty right off the tree. However, it is used to make delicious jellies and can be used in other culinary projects. In modern times, mayhaws are increasingly cultivated for their fruit....

About Fireworm Pests in Gardens So what are fireworms? Fireworms, or Choristoneura parallela, are a pest common to crops such as soybeans and cranberry. Adult fireworm moths find and lay eggs on the surface of nearby plant foliage. Though the size of the yellow-bronze eggs is relatively small, they’re often laid in larger clusters. These egg clusters then hatch, and the fireworm larva begin to feed on growth of the host plant....

Creating Winter Window Boxes The first thing to remember when creating winter window boxes is that some plants will keep producing and even perform better after a frost. Swiss chard, kale, parsley, and mint will all thrive through a frosty autumn. You can plant them in late summer when hotter weather plants start dying. Alternatively, if you plant everything in grow bags, you can start them indoors earlier and switch them out to your urban window box gardens when the temperatures start to drop....

Is Stringy Stonecrop Invasive? There’s a reason why this plant is also known as spreading stringy stonecrop. Some people appreciate stringy sedum groundcover for its chartreuse foliage and yellow blooms, as well as its ability to grow and keep weeds in check, even in difficult spots like rocky slopes or hot, dry, thin soil. Stingy stonecrop also performs well between stepping stones and pavers, and can tolerate a certain amount of foot traffic....

Tips for Landscaping around Driveways Driveway landscaping is different from other landscaping for a few key reasons, and as long as you bear those in mind, you should be fine. The first key thing to consider is visibility. Tall plants are all well and good in other parts of the yard, but bordering a driveway, especially where it meets the road, can create a real headache. When planning, make sure to pay attention to plants’ mature height – what may seem inconspicuous as a seedling could grow into a monster later....

Handmade Wrapping Paper with Seeds This is a fun DIY wrapping paper project that is also sustainable and useful. The wrapping paper itself is a gift that keeps giving. Embedded with seeds, the recipient of the gift can keep the paper and plant it outside in spring. You’ll need: Tissue paperSeeds (wildflowers make a good choice)Water in a spray bottleCornstarch glue (a biodegradable mixture of 3/4 cup water, 1/4 cup cornstarch, 2 tablespoons of corn syrup, and a splash of white vinegar)...

Learn more about the USDA planting zones for Georgia The above map is the USDA map of plant hardiness zones for Georgia. It is intended to answer the question of what is the planting zones for Georgia. If you wish to learn what your Georgia USDA plant hardiness zone is, you can find where you live on the map and compare the color of that location to the legend to the right....

Learning About the North Dakota USDA Plant Hardiness Map The USDA has been publishing plant hardiness maps since 1960. Used as a foundational tool for gardeners and plant distributors, this map divides the country in zones based on average extreme winter low temperatures. This data is useful when choosing which plants will do best in your region, particularly those that will survive and thrive in your winter climate. North Dakota is divided into two major zones and four subzones, according to the new 2012 North Dakota planting map....

What is White Marble Mulch? What is white marble mulch? Put simply, it’s white marble that has been crushed to the consistency of gravel and spread in a layer around plants just like other mulch. Using marble chips as mulch has a few strong advantages over using organic mulch. For one thing, marble chips are heavy and won’t blow away like many other mulches, making them ideal for areas that are prone to high winds....

Growing Merryweather damsons isn’t difficult for gardeners in USDA plant hardiness zones 5 through 7. Read on and we’ll provide tips on how to grow Merryweather damsons. Growing Merryweather Damsons Merryweather damson plums are self-fertile, but a pollination partner nearby that flowers about the same time may improve quality and yield. Good candidates include Czar, Jubilee, Denniston’s Superb, Avalon, Herman, Jefferson, Farleigh, and many others. Grow damson trees in full sunlight and moist, well-drained soil....

Misty Shell Pea Info ‘Misty’ shell peas are an early producing variety of garden pea. Seldom reaching heights greater than 20 inches (51 cm.), plants produce large yields of 3-inch (7.5 cm.) pods. Reaching maturity in just under 60 days, this variety of garden pea is an excellent candidate for early season succession planting in the garden. How to Grow Misty Shell Peas Growing Misty peas is very similar to growing other varieties of pea....

Using Plastic Bags for Plants If you know a move is in your future and you have several indoor plants, save your plastic grocery bags ahead of time; you’ll find them very handy. Plastic garbage bags are also useful for moving plants. Additionally, if you’re sending plants to someone else, like shipping them through the mail, you can purchase bags specifically designed for this, or save your money and opt for those clear plastic storage bags, which are available in a number of sizes....

What are Nightshade Vegetables? So what does nightshade vegetable mean exactly? What are nightshade vegetables, and are they safe for us to eat? Many of the nightshade family vegetables fall under the species of Capscium and Solanum. Although these do contain toxic aspects, they still bear edible parts, like the fruits and tubers, depending on the plant. Several of these plants are cultivated in the home garden and are known as nightshade vegetables....

What is Pink Root? Pink root is a disease that primarily attacks onions, though many other plants, including cereal grains, can be carriers. The fungal pathogen, Phoma terrestris, is able to survive many years in the soil without a host crop but reactivates and moves swiftly into weakened or stressed onions when it detects them. The plant then becomes unthrifty and will grow much more slowly than other non-diseased plants nearby....