Vinca is a flowering plant that can be propagated readily by cuttings. It has many medicinal properties and used for cooking, dyeing or weaving garments in the Andes region of South America. Vinca spread out from its native lands quite easily to other regions such as Europe Vinca propagation in water is a process that … Read more
Tomato hornworms are one of the most destructive pests that can attack tomatoes as well as many other plants. They feed on plant tissues and sap, which causes leaves to curl up into a spindly shape around the tomato stem. There is no known way to get rid of these worms using natural means or … Read more
The rose of Sharon is a type of flowering shrub. It has an interesting history as it originated in southern Europe and was brought to the United States via France, England and Spain where they were used for hedges. The “rejuvenation pruning rose of sharon” is a type of plant that is typically used in … Read more
Gladiolus is a plant that blooms in the fall with flowers whose leaves can be boiled for medicinal purposes. This article discusses how long it takes for Gladioius to sprout and bloom, as well as other related information about this annual flowering plant. Gladiolus blooms in the summer and it takes approximately 6 weeks for … Read more
Roses are a beautiful flower that are very hardy and can grow in most conditions. When one of the many rose bush plants is cut down, it leaves behind an unsightly stump with different levels of height depending on how high up the plant was before being removed. Having no desire to create new holes … Read more
Although it is very rare that you will ever need to get rid of worms in your pot plants, when this does happen the most important thing to remember is not to kill them. Worms are able to survive and reproduce asexually so they can continue their life cycle. The best way avoid killing any … Read more
Cat grass is a common household pest that can be difficult to control. Cat owners looking for solutions should consider going organic and start seeding the lawn with catnip or other herbs that attract cats without harming their health. “cat grass lifespan” is a question that has been asked before. The answer to the question … Read more
It can take up to 12 hours for fertilizer to work on plants, and that time is mostly dependent on the type of fertilizer used. The use of a liquid form allows it to be absorbed more quickly in soil. Granular fertilizer dissolves very quickly in water. It takes about 2 hours for a 10 … Read more
Asian lilies are the most popular kind of flowers grown in temperate countries. They may be propagated by seeds, cuttings, layering or division. The “how to propagate lilies from bulbils” is a process that can be done with Asian Lilies. This process will take a few weeks and is not recommended for beginners. How do … Read more
The growth rate of maple trees is dependent on the environment. For example, in Quebec a tree will take around 25 years to grow from seedling to mature tree. However, Canadian trees would be much faster growing and mature in 10-15 years due to their climate being more temperate than that of Quebec’s. The “how … Read more