LICHEN... WHAT IT IS... WHAT IT ISN’T
I receive questions from time to time that they have a tree or trees that are being killed by a grey substance growing on the tree or plant. What they are talking about is a combination plant that is part fungi and part algae. There are about 3600 known…
By: Gary Garner Sr.
Like me you may have a number of beautiful containers of various flowers and other plants on your deck, patio, porch or other areas of the yard. As I write this I can see, I see pots of begonia, Hosta, vinca, marigold, a bay tree, some Christmas Catus, Japanese maple and…
Pruning is a such a broad subject that there have been entire books devoted to the subject. Obviously, it is hard to begin to answer all the questions we are asked on the subject in just a few paragraphs. The following are a few general tips.
Pruning Basics:
A good rule of thumb is that…
Just for fun, here's a list of 15 popular plants with traditional medicinal properties, and their uses.
Aloe: Fights Baldness and Wrinkles
Anise: Cures Indigestion
Basil: Relieves Headaches
Bayleaf: Cures Deafness
Chamomile: Relieves Upset Stomach and insomnia
Fennel: Controls the Appetite
Garlic: Increases Physical Strength
Marigold: Improves Eyesight
Oregano: Aids Digestion and Stimulates the Appetite
Parsley: Sweetens the Breathe…
A little whiff of fresh lavender or spirits of lavender oil is said to calm the soul, relieve tension, or cure a headache. The scent of lavender can reduce the stress level of an entire room of people. Try using lavender in a mist bottle in the office to lower the tension and calm the…
The loss of a newly planted dogwood can usually be traced to one of two problems, improper planting or improper watering. Improper planting means the tree was planted too deep or that dirt or mulch was piled up around the trunk. Let's look at how to plant first. Dogwoods are shallow rooted trees and it…