Types Of Annuals

The basic idea is to use a preparation of hemp hurd [pulp] and lime to create a kind of cement, "Agstone," which may be used to construct floors and walls which are stronger and more durable than cement or concrete, yet less brittle and much lighter.

The rat can not escape once it enters because the toothpick prevents the barbwire from swinging outward. Homemade mousetraps can cut down on costs, while leaving the gory scenes to a minimum.Rats menace your house, destroying everything in their paths.Glue...

I am not sure why, but according to folklore, the plant was used centuries ago to treat inflammations of the eyes. Some even took up residence in the back of our vegetable garden. This effect is of course a result of the tannin content of the plant.

They are wonderful to add to cut flower arrangements. They are simple to grow and love to be in almost any soil. Thank you to bretz5 for the image.Dramatic plants with a bright airy feel, these queens of the flower garden will self-seed year after year...

'Big Kiss' is appropriate for containers or as a bedding plant. Maybe this one would make a good part of a red-white-and-blue garden!To the left is Petchoa SuperCal 'Pink Ice', which is another mounding flowering plant which looks terrific in counters...

Watch for seedlings next spring where the torenia grew this year, as they often reseed. Weak trailing stems make them ideal for hanging baskets and other containers as the stems will cascade over the sides.

Sow seed for annuals outside at about the same time you could plant nursery grown ones. Average regular rainfall or watering, and an occasional shot of fertilizer, will make most annuals perfectly happy.

Each branch will becoming a blooming tip.Look at the dying blooms on the petunia plant. They love the sun and as a result will produce more flowers.Fertilize petunias once every three weeks.

It is better to be vigilant with preventive measureart with healthy plants does not mean that they will not become infected later on. They thrive in shady areas (which most of us seem to have) and usually only require regular watering and occasional feeding.

Like other herbaceous plants, trimming tired or leggy branches can encourage bushier growth. In fact, however, it is an evergreen perennial where the winters are mild. To we who are interested in growing them, this is important because calibrachoa and...

The native habitat is located off the coast of South Africa and is semi-arid and hot and sunny year around.Due to the plant's adaptive nature, growing Madagascar rosy periwinkle in wetter, temperate zones is possible.

Freshly harvested seeds usually don't do well because germinating vinca seeds require a period of dormancy.freestar.queue.push(function() { googletag.display("div-gpt-ad-300x250-ATF-1"); });Plant vinca seeds indoors three to four months before the last...

Gita is a generous plant lover who frequents the Mid Atlantic Gardening forum. The first blooms opened in June. I discovered that the leaves are not "trilobed" on the very young plants.

Amaranthus spp. Tall if the site is sunny and fertile. If you harvest the leaves when they are full-grown, you should probably cook them, stir-frying or blanching them.eating any seeds which ripen.

Plant Files.Kennedyh. Each eye catching mahogany-red petal is distinctively divided by a yellow stripe. In fact some marigolds produce oils that are used in the manufacture of perfume.French Marigolds are colorful, low-growing plants that are sometimes...

Anyone who has ever grown marigolds is familiar with their pungent aroma--some even believe the plants to be useful for repelling pests in the vegetable garden. They will appreciate plenty of added organic matter.

Linen is an important component of the US paper money, making it last far longer than paper currency from other countries. It is soft and flexible, and often advertised as the material of damasks and lace.

And I'm sure they had no idea of the long-term investment possibilites that golden sunflowers presented. (Actually there were four similar paintings.) Hismay show that at least a few different cultivars existed then in the garden trade, or the casual...

Indeed, many people refer to Brugmansias as 'datura' or 'tree datura' plants. Although this is not the worst mistake in the world, mixing them up can make botanists and dedicated growers cringe

The sweet pea is an annual vine in the pea family. They have tendrils which they use to attach to the supports, but you will need to initially tie the stems to the supports. They will grow up to 6 to 9 feet.

(One small note: Have you heard that Rome is full of fountains that you can drink from? We feel sure we made the most of our time and energy there; we just didn't have enough of either to see it all in one trip.

What makes a flower that is the symbol of death work its way into one of the world's most famous annuals? The flowers are thought to bring out the dead souls to feast on the offerings laid on the table or headstone.The marigold came with Spanish traders...

The existence of annuals, in turn, provides for a richer and deeper soil as dead stems, leaves and flowers decay over many years. Hence, the decay of pioneer species and annual plants are necessary to provide just the right mix of nutrients (all other...

Some of the more unusual plants that bloomed in my garden this year were just new to me. A few, however, are new to the market too. For instance, my favorite tulip this spring was a recently introduced double Japanese type called 'Akebono'.I loved everything...

Our eleventh annual Photo Contest wrapped up this week and as always, the entries were stunning. The membership voted on their favorites and the winners are featured in our 2012 Dave's Garden calendar.

Although throughout her life it was open to the public only about 20 days a year, upon her death in 1924, Fenway Court legally became the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, and became subject to the smuseums, nothing can be added or taken away.

Throw away the blossoms in the bucket in a compost pile or in the trash. Never leave clipped blossoms on the soil beneath plants because this can lead to fungal infections.Watch for a second bloom.