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...f nature's most beautiful flowers. While care for cacti is relatively easy, its a… More
The gel of the aloe vera plant has been used to effectively soothe and… More
The yucca plant is a succulent plant that is frequently utilized in desert landscapes… More
Jade plants can add interest to any planter in your home and create a… More
Orchid cactus, or Epiphyllum, is a flowering tropical plant you can grow outdoors in… More
...the season, kalanchoes are still beautiful plants with dark green, waxy leaves. Give… More
... which are also succulents. Cacti are perennials, with several thousand species from which… More
Succulents have a water-holding ability that allows them to thrive in arid regions. These… More
Succulents are hearty desert plants specifically adapted to weather-worn soil, storing water inside their… More
... will produce yellow, daisy like flowers if grown with care. Pink and white… More
...afting. Planting seed will likely give you a tree with pears that do not… More
Succulents are plants that store water in their leaves, stems and roots. This does… More
Canna bulbs can be started from seed inside the house. Deeply score the seed,… More
Start lavender seed indoors six to eight weeks before the last frost date for… More
...ngs to the same family of plants as lilies, along with tulips, onion, garlic… More
...inging them indoors. Greg Stack, a horticulturist with the University of Illinois, states that… More
...h colored blooms perfect for indoor home growing. With over 100 varieties to choose… More
Cactus and Succulents: A Care Manual inspires as it teaches about the care and… More
Master gardener Jerry Baker guides you to success with houseplants. More
...n wide varieties, but they can largely be treated with ground up cornmeal. Discover how… More
...t how to apply granular products for killing ants with fertilizer spreaders with help from… More
...ng the winter. Keep cacti and succulents thriving with tips from a professional... More
...s and taking care of them when they break is easy with tips from a… More
...way and cleaned up. Get rid of ants in your house with tips on both… More
Getting a cactus to grow indoors depends on the type of cactus and the climate.… More
...ng them dry out completely between watering them, with tips from a professional gardener in... More
One way to get rid of grub worms in a lawn is with beneficial nematodes.… More
...ieces of the plant and placing them in the ground with the foliage exposed. Learn… More
...o make a dish garden from succulents, fill a dish with rocks or sand on… More
...up vents and using mothballs in dark, quiet areas with advice from the owner... More
... house and painting it to get rid of a woodpecker with advice from the… More
...om robust plants back into your soil. Learn about getting into seed saving from an… More
... ammonia can also be used as an odorous repellent with help from an instructor… More
Edging a flower bed with bricks is a little more expensive than using wood, but… More
...lps get rid of these ground-nesting bugs. Consult with a professional before attempting to kill… More
...t until the garment can be dry cleaned. Learn how getting to red wine stains… More
...d of dust on wood blinds, wipe between each blind with a duster, or close… More
Getting rid of rats without poison requires taking away their food source and blocking off… More
...Remove residual paste after taking down wallpaper with advice from a professional house cleaner... More
...as orange oil, in areas that have become infested with earwig bugs. Find out how… More
...nty of drainage when growing the San Pedro cactus with helpful advice from a sustainable… More
...l light. Expose houseplants to light and moisture with help from a sustainable gardener in… More
Learn how succulent plants are potted up with tips from an expert in this free… More
Learn tips and techniques on how to begin organizing the bathroom of your home in… More
...rn about watering your cacti and succulent plants with tips from an expert in this… More
Learn tips and techniques on how to begin cleaning your belongings and organizing your home… More
Orchid malls and their benefits are discussed in this free educational video series. More
... to insert your plants in soil for growing cactus succulents; get professional tips and… More
...t plant and the role they can play in your garden with tips from an… More
...rent types of soil you can use for growing cactus succulents; get professional tips and… More
get an introduction on how to grow cactus succulents; get professional tips and advice from… More
The basics of organic gardening are covered in this free educational video series. More
Tips for ordering gravel to make a gravel road, smoothing out humps and lumps, gravel… More
Learn how to plan for change and growth in your garden, plus beginner gardening tips,… More
...garden or home. Learn all about cactus plant care with gardening tips from a horticulturist… More
Learn tips on how to get started using a wood splitter in this free how-to… More
getting proper coverage with a lawn duster is easy with these tips, get expert advice… More
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Can anyone tell me in these pictures where I'm supposed to pollinate? Is it behind the flower, inside the bulbous yellow part inside the flower, on top of the un-opened flower???? I have no clue. I've got lots of blooms and no fruit. :confused: More
...e are 3 of them! I been watching them and I think within a week it will flower, I am hoping anyways:) More
Very ambitious undertaking. More
...e from my planter. How do i get rid of it without getting stung by the mean bugger?! :mad: The last time i got stung I barely touched it. My fingure hurt most of the day. Hubby… More
HELP! My tomatos are getting some kinda gross rot on them, right on the bottom of the tomato, I have found about 5 like this already! Does anyone know what this is and how to prevent it? More
:( Can anyone tell me how to get cucumbers to climb? I'd appreciate the information. I am thinking the trellis needs to be on a slant? Help please!!:rolleyes: More
i don`t think that this female rose brested grosbeak likes woodpecker`s More
... but my problem is not growing something -- it is getting rid of mint. When we bought this home (Highlands, N.C), MINT was growing on the side of an embankment -- we have tried a lot of things -- hand pulling it, cutting it… More
[/size]:confused: Does anyone have an idea on getting rid of sparrows:mad: . I have taken down the houses and feeders.They are so bad they chase out all the other birds. They even attacked a hugh wood pecker drinking out of my pond. He has stayed around all winter. They dive… More
I have planted hybiscus at my house for 5 years now. I have some that come back up every year and for some strange reason I can plant them on this one side of my house and they NEVER come back up. Now I have 3 tree and 8 plants.… More
...ng soil. I was wondering if there's a good way to get rid of this? They're rather large pots, so I'd like to avoid re-potting them. The plants are chives and peppermint. Organic methods are preferred. More
... start growing flowers, houseplants, and probably cacti due to the fact that I live in the desert. I am… More
What are the chances we can get a cacti/succulent forum? I would love it myself and maybe others would also. Just a thought:) The question came to me when I was looking for were to post a question about cactus and didnt know were I should post it..lol So I… More
...(1) me and my brown thumb, and (2) in a room that gets very little sunlight. I thought a cactus might fill the bill. I prefer a type that won't get really big; however, I don't know much about… More
...pe thing i think i wanna use herbs or mostly maby get acouple small itty bitty trees growing in there? (i have apple and orange… More
I often find yellow leaves on my potted hibiscus. Some days I don't, but other days I find a bunch. (I've been pulling them off.) Is this normal for a hibiscus? Is there anything I can do to prevent it? More
It seems I have become involved in gardenguides haphazardly. It was on 7/22/07 I became a member while in search for help in caring for caterpillars. I have met new friends, found invaluable info and even set up a blog. I don't know if this INTRODUCTIONS was to introduce yourself… More
Hello, if I get my friend who lives near the redwoods to fetch me a few cones about this time, about what percent of the hand gathered seeds would germinate? Should my friend get both the green cones and the brown cones? When I get them, what is the best… More
Just wondering if anyone else had problems getting on here since they changed the message forum/ community forum? I have had teoubles for the jast few days getting on here!!! My usual way of getting on here, I could not until now, and had to go a different way!!! Just… More
...of all grass in my front + back yards and replace with clover, flowers, shrubs, etc. I'm thinking I'd Roundup all the grass; wait a month, till the dead grass and then plant. Help! What do you think? Also, there's a gillion types of clover.… More
Dear Gardening Friends, A week from today is the big day for my Beloved and me. It's a busy, stressful time as many of you know from experience, so I am likely not to be around much. If you miss me, please take a moment to think good thoughts, pray… More
... before planting, I cut them and dust the cut end with Captan (spelling?) fungicide... It helps heal up… More
...e first one I think, is a Christmas cactus that I started last year. The second one is my mama aloe. Can you see the plant in this photo? I believe it is a succulent, but don't know for sure, I do know that it starts from a cutting real… More
Just got these yesterday. The first one is Echeveria Nodulosa and the second one is Hawarthia Fasciata. More
I cant wait till we get the cactus and succulent forum! These are a cople new beauties I got today! More
...w gave me a carload of plants :cool: and I didn't get them all named. The flowered one has long floppy stems; you can see one lying down in the pot on the right. More
:rolleyes: hey i was wondering wether any one has cacti seeds/plant that i cam buy of them More
...uld they have there seed leaves?? --i have ones i started sometime in october as a kit from vegas an there still wioth seed leaves everything else ive got is past that by now (well the tamotoes an peppers an outher things are) --if yall want pics jus… More
Hi, Please check out our NEW topic Cacti and Succulents under The Ornamental Garden Category. Feel free to stop by to discuss your thoughts and questions pertaining to Cacti and Succulents. Here is the link: http://my.gardenguides.com/forums/forum/10375 More
...F recently went shopping and came home with these cacti and succulents for me. My only problem is not knowing what type they are. If anyone has any hints, I would greatly appreciate it. thank you. More
...season. If I move them out of the rain they don't get enough sun, does anyone have any suggestions as to how I can get them through the rainy… More
...rry, I was too tired when I registered to come up with something witty. haha) I'm a college student about to graduate from Oklahoma Christian University (Oklahoma City) in December with a bachelor's in Youth… More
...ling cactus, but I've had these for about 2 years with no problems and I… More
...a and this year she wants to make lots more. So I started some tomatoes and peppers indoors. The problem is I started them too soon. I now have about 25 Roma, 25 Super Steak,… More
...d be greatly appreciated. The rose plants I wanna get are about… More
...eed to add handrails, cover a crappy cement stoop with wooden steps and make new steps on the side of the porch (it's a wrap around) - a few pics for effect. So far… More
...over. Last Spring...quite by accident, we started getting hummingbirds on our porch. They were enjoying our Petunias I had put in our 5 long porch railing planters. All the previous years, I had put Moss Rosses in… More
...dent, money is definitely a factor. Any advice on getting started composting, and doing… More
...dnt find seeds either...so was wondering are they started from seeds?? ~C~ More
... mini greenhouses or so under the aerogarden just starting to show the first signs of whet they are More
I have 2 large epi cuttings...one is 9 inches the other is 13 inches. 2 small opuntia pads...bunny ears and one unknown 2 rooted plants of mother of thousands..well rooted and about 4-6 inches tall. Watch chain crassla cuttings. verigated jade cutting What I am looking for is Echeveria cuttings/leaves… More
... site today! I started some seeds inside for my vegetable garden. They are doing so well i am not sure they will last in the flat that I started them in until safe from the first frost! When do I need to move them… More
I just got a group of cacti and succulents and they are so nice bt i would love to know if anyone can name any of them. It would be cool to know what it is I have. More
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