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Trachycarpus- the Windmill Palms
Trachycarpus are relatively cold hardy and very ornamental fan palms commonly used in landscaping and gardens all over the world. As I mentioned already, the more classic form The following article is an introduction and discussion of most of these palms.
California
El Segundo
Bringing Back The Windmill
“The nice thing about this brand is that when the wind blows too hard for the mill, it will stop working,” Whitiker says. As the wheel rotates, wind energy creates a reciprocating up-and-down motion that powers the cylinder pump, bringing up water...
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
What Is Windmill Grass: Learn About Windmill Grass Information And Control
The grass has a characteristic panicle with spikelets arranged in a windmill fashion. Flowering occurs 4 to 6 weeks after germination.Much of the plant's population is found in disturbed areas or crop fields.
Ohio
Willoughby
Tools of the Trade: Alternative Water-well Pumps
As with solar pumps, household water is stored in tanks, and excess generated energy is directed to a battery array. The Shurflo 9300 is designed to be able to run dry or process dirty or silty water without sustaining damage.
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Hermannias:  Honeybells and Doll Roses
Are by Paul Godard, all courtesy of Flickr Creative Commons and this. Each hermannia bloom has five petals, twisted in such a way that some types resemble miniature roses when viewed from beneath--hence, the nickname "doll roses."Due to their origins,...
California
El Segundo
Hardy Palm Trees – Palm Trees That Grow In Zone 6 Climates
Alternatively, bury the tree in a mound of mulch.Protections must be removed after four or five days. You'll find some online tree sellers that list windmill palms as hardy to zone 6 as well as needle palms (Some gardeners do plant these types of palms...
Ohio
Willoughby
Perennial Flowers That Bloom From Spring to Fall
They bloom over a long period in both the hot southern states as well as in northern states in varied climates.Hardy desert marigold brightens the landscape from March to November with mounds of bright yellow, daisy-like flowers in full sun to partial...
California
Santa Monica
Cold Hardy Palms: Cold Hardy Tropical Trees For The Landscape
Mulch provides protection from extreme weather and helps with moisture retention. Commonly found in woodland areas of southern Georgia and Florida, this palm is unharmed in temperatures as low as 10 F.
Ohio
Willoughby
Gardens And Lightning: Learn About Lightning Safety Out In Gardens
Spring and summertime is gardening time, and the hot days of summer herald storm season in most climates across the country. Watch for sudden wind, darkening skies, or buildup of dark clouds.Seek shelter as soon as you hear thunder rumble and remain until...
Ohio
Willoughby
Raccoon Repellent – How To Get Rid Of Raccoons And Keep Them Away
However, these only work for a short while, if at all as the raccoon will get use to them quickly.Nonetheless, there are still preventative measures you can take. Traps can be baited with anything from fresh fruits to canned fish-flavored pet food.
Ohio
Willoughby
Why Do They Wrap a Palm Tree Trunk With Sheet Metal?
Secure the band in place by bending the ends of the wire over the metal band. They are excellent climbers and, once in the tree, can easily make their way to rooftops and into attics by creeping along overhead wires.
California
Santa Monica
Do Deer Eat Tulips: Tips On Protecting Tulips From Deer
Consider it a bonding experience and discuss what works and what doesn't with your local gardeners. Preventing deer from eating tulips requires persistence and guile. Laying chicken wire over the area will get the leaves to a few inches high but once...
Ohio
Willoughby
Green Zoo Builds Urban Solar Canopy
Taking a trip to the Cincinnati Zoo this year is going to be a lot cooler for visitors. That's where Melink Corporation stepped in. Courtesy Dave Jenike The Cincinnati Zoo's solar canopy, dubbed the largest urban solar array, will begin reducing the zoo's...
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Wild and crazy plants: so much fun to grow and show
There are many shapes of gourds, including the following: snakes, swans, ladles, bird houses and bowling balls. Who has the scissors and tape? None of these are made up; these are all real plants and are listed in.
California
El Segundo
The Hanging Gardens of Campione d\'Italia
When I returned, I had the cuttings I took from some of the plants to remind me of those amazing gardens, but I'm sorry to say most of them didn't survive, except for the English laurel, one of the oleanders and four small rhododendron cuttings.
California
El Segundo
4 Tips For Fostering Beauty On A Desert Ranch
In addition to the native fauna, Holnback tends a lovely iris garden, as well as a large community vegetable garden, that provides produce for the market and guests. Whitewashed adobe buildings with red tin roofs dwell in the shade of giant oaks.
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
6 Tips For Backyard Permaculture
Especially in a neighborhood with lawn and garden standards, it's a good idea to start incorporating perennials into existing flower beds to minimize the shock of creating something that looks so different than the status quo.
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
How to Turn Your City Sustainable
They make it easier for seniors to “age in place.” They prepare children for the challenges of a changing world and are more resilient in the face of disasters and emergencies.
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Holland\'s Keukenhof Gardens: Sixty Years of Spectacular Spring Flowers
I had asked about visiting the gardens just prior to opening day, to talk to some of the people putting the finishing tBut when I arrived on my arranged day, I found a flurry of preparation and security arrangements in preparation for the Queen's arrival,...
California
El Segundo
Santa Ana Winds
Get your trimming done by early fall. This is just like what happens with a tire pump. Santa Ana winds occur when there is a zone of high pressure in the high desert of Nevada or Utah and a zone of low pressure off of the coast of California.
California
El Segundo
The Medlar - Strange Fruit, What\'s Inside of You?
It has been popular enough in the past to place it among the food items considered de rigueur for medieval and Renaissance-era banquets and feasts put on by the local Society for Creative Anachronism, an international organization dedicated to the arts...
California
El Segundo
The Perfect Hobby Farm
“You always have fresh produce in the garden from spring until fall … which is wonderful,” Schroeder says. Birds chirp, the windmill clacks in the breeze and time hangs in the Iowa air.
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Gardening Off the Grid: Mastering Water and Solar Systems
These will heat during the warm day and release heat overnight while the sun is down. This will get a close estimate of your psi when the tank is full. Don't purchase a tank that once contained broadleaf herbicide, for instance, if you intend to irrigate...
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Pruning Palms
Though few give much thought to pruning palms, it is a large source of income for some... Probably these should have been pruned offSome pruning of leaves may be necessary when transplanting palms.For example, some Sabals transplant best when ALL their...
California
El Segundo