Also known as Java laurel or weeping Chinese banyan, Weeping fig ficus (Ficus benjamina) is a compact, upright evergreen tree valued for its shiny green leaves. Although weeping fig ficus is acceptable for growing outdoors in U.S. Department of Agriculture hardiness zones 9 to 11, it can be nipped by frost in exposed areas. It Read more about How to Boost a Weeping Fig Ficus in a Container[…]
A flea infestation in the lawn is an unfortunate yet common disadvantage of pet ownership. Flea bites on animals and humans can be more than merely bothersome. Fleas can spread tapeworms to dogs and typhus to humans. Eradicating fleas on our treasured animals and around our houses is a billion dollar industry. Pet owners in Read more about The quickest way to Kill Fleas in Your Yard Permanently[…]
Colorful lantana (Lantana spp.) Brings bees, butterflies and hummingbirds to the garden all summer long. Though grown as an annual in a lot of the country, at U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 9 to 11 the plant is an evergreen perennial that develops woody, shrub-like stems. Pruning at the right time makes it Read more about When to Prune a Lantana Shrub?[…]
A sort of holly, inkberry bush (Ilex glabra) is famous because of its dark black berries that will help lighten the garden through the winter. It is an evergreen shrub grown in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 5 through 9 that typically grows 6 to 8 feet tall with a great rounded shape. Read more about How to Slim Inkberry Bushes[…]
Lemon trees (Citrus limon) provide a mixture of useful and ornamental traits within their showy, creamy fruit and evergreen foliage. They grow best where temperatures remain between 70 F and 90 F, whether outside above U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zone 9 or inside a temperature-controlled greenhouse. Increasing lemon trees in greenhouses is fairly Read more about The way to Grow Lemon Trees in Greenhouses[…]
Water from winter rains can wash through your property like cash through a hole in your wallet. A swale’s job is to slow down the water and store some of it in your own soil. Swales are ditches or trenches built to direct and slow the flow of rainwater so that it’s a chance to Read more about The way to Dig a Swale in the Yard[…]
Finish textures, both in interior and exterior settings, cover a surface in a specific style. These include slap brush methods, knockdown cutter and knife textures. While meant to continue over the years, excessive motion and individual error during setup may result in cracks and other problems requiring repair. Matching ceiling textures allows you to patch Read more about How to Match Textured Ceilings[…]
Combining simplicity and elegance, classic Italian landscaping has its origins in ancient Rome and will never go out of fashion. Based on the house design, the front yard may also be formal and symmetrical, with powerful architectural attributes, or thicker and more masculine, with off-center plantings. Many times, grounds influenced by people in Italy have Read more about What Plants to Use within an Italian Front Yard[…]
Playing the scientific title game with scheffleras can be challenging. The most commonly grown is Schefflera actinophylla, otherwise called the Queensland umbrella tree, which can be winter hardy in U.S. Department of Agriculture zones 10 to 12. The Hawaiian dwarf schefflera (S. arboricola) thrives in zones 9 to 11. Adding their two pennies would be Read more about How to Cut a Schefflera[…]
Hydrangeas make a soft yet powerful statement, as a result of their prosperity of clustered flowers in delicate hues of blue, white, pink or white. Although hydrangeas are commonly grown as shrubs, they develop successfully in containers too. Caring about them in pots needs reasonable maintenance, whether grown inside or out. Always choose hydrangeas that Read more about How to Care for a Potted Hydrangea Plant[…]