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• Tree & Stump Removal in Southeast Idaho

  High winds and harsh winter storms can wreak havoc on trees in southeast Idaho. Poplar…

  Last Updated: Oct 25, 2011 | Views: 2205

• Selenium Levels in Idaho Soils

  Selenium is a naturally occurring substance found in the earth's crust. The element appears in…

  Last Updated: Aug 19, 2011 | Views: 2789

• Tree Trimming in Indiana

  The state of Indiana serves as an example of one way to enforce national standards…

  Last Updated: Apr 21, 2011 | Views: 4150

• Caliche Lawn Problems in Arizona

  Often called hardpan, caliche is a four-letter word to Arizona gardeners. The pale layer is…

  Last Updated: Mar 1, 2011 | Views: 4969

• Minnesota Tree Leaf Identification

  The state of Minnesota has a temperate climate and is home to more than a…

  Last Updated: Feb 8, 2011 | Views: 5431

• Leaf Identification of Mid-Michigan Trees

  Almost 40 percent of the Michigan landscape is dense forest vegetation. These include evergreen, coniferous…

  Last Updated: Feb 8, 2011 | Views: 4184

• Florida Plant Leaf Identification

  The state of Florida is home to a very large variety of plant species. These…

  Last Updated: Feb 2, 2011 | Views: 5801

• Fertilizers in Oklahoma

  Plants require suitable pH, nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium and micronutrients to maintain vigorous growth. Oklahoma soils…

  Last Updated: Jan 30, 2011 | Views: 2573

• Florida Leaf Identification

  Florida botanists must rely on visual cues from specific plant organs to help identify plants…

  Last Updated: Jan 25, 2011 | Views: 4546

• Plant and Weed Identification for South Central Oklahoma

  South Central Oklahoma is a generally dry region, with cold winters and warm summers. Its…

  Last Updated: Jan 18, 2011 | Views: 4142

• Vegetable Gardening in the Lake Tahoe Basin

  Lake Tahoe gardeners must deal with high altitude gardening, since the basin starts at 4,580…

  Last Updated: Jan 7, 2011 | Views: 4229

• Wheat Growing in Pitts, Georgia

  Soft red winter wheat, used to make flour especially suited to baking pastries, cannot survive…

  Last Updated: Dec 29, 2010 | Views: 3723

• The Development of Seagrass

  Seagrass fills numerous important roles in the ocean habitat. It is a nursery for young…

  Last Updated: Dec 28, 2010 | Views: 2532

• Tree Trimming in Hawaii

  Gardening in Hawaii is unique do to the tropical islands and Hawaii's regional hardiness zones…

  Last Updated: Dec 21, 2010 | Views: 1368

• Eastern Ontario Plant Identification

  Gardening in Ontario, Canada presents challenges because of the broad span of plant hardiness zones…

  Last Updated: Dec 20, 2010 | Views: 3268

• Tree Transplanting in Alberta

  Alberta, a province in western Canada, encompasses climates from tundra to mountains to prairie. Stretching…

  Last Updated: Dec 19, 2010 | Views: 3277

• Indiana Leaf Identification

  Looking across ample fields of corn and soy beans may lead you to believe that…

  Last Updated: Dec 6, 2010 | Views: 4843

• Florida Saltwater Grass Identification

  Florida saltwater grasses perform many functions in an unusually demanding environment. Saltwater grasses provide homes…

  Last Updated: Dec 2, 2010 | Views: 3097

• African Flower Identification

  Africa is a cradle of biodiversity, with 22,000 species of seed plants native to South…

  Last Updated: Nov 11, 2010 | Views: 3502

• Early Spring Fertilizer Mix for Edmonton

  Located in Zone 3a where winter temperatures can drop to minus 40 on both scales,…

  Last Updated: Nov 9, 2010 | Views: 3641

• Mexico Plant Identification

  Mexico has an exceptionally rich and complex ecosystem, resulting in the country containing one of…

  Last Updated: Nov 8, 2010 | Views: 3173

• Japanese Garden Trailing Plants

  Japanese garden plans and plantings are based on centuries of practice; remains of eighth century…

  Last Updated: Oct 28, 2010 | Views: 3237

• Gulf Coast Clay Soil Gypsum Treatment

  The Gulf Coast clay soils in the southeastern United States are highly fertile and support…

  Last Updated: Oct 27, 2010 | Views: 4293

• Hillside Planting in Oregon

  Hillsides are challenging places to landscape, prone to erosion and slumps if not treated with…

  Last Updated: Oct 12, 2010 | Views: 4645

• Erosion Control & Desert Plants

  One of the joys of traveling in the American Southwest is the capacity to see…

  Last Updated: Oct 10, 2010 | Views: 3728

• Pacific Northwest Plant Identification

  The Pacific Northwest consists of a diverse region of landscapes stretching from British Columbia through…

  Last Updated: Oct 10, 2010 | Views: 6217

• Indiana Lawn & Grass Weeds

  Weeds, like more desirable plants, have specific horticultural requirements. Their success depends on adaptation to…

  Last Updated: Oct 9, 2010 | Views: 4417

• Importance of Trees in West Africa

  Trees are critical to life on earth. They process our respiration and pollution into oxygen,…

  Last Updated: Oct 5, 2010 | Views: 3640

• California Desert Native Plant Identification

  The deserts of California are home to thousands of species of vascular plants. Most are…

  Last Updated: Oct 4, 2010 | Views: 3974

• Ohio Valley Lawn Care

  Situated in the transition zone between climates ideal for warm season grasses in the south…

  Last Updated: Oct 3, 2010 | Views: 3108

• Root Rot in Cedars in Western Canada

  The mild, temperate climate of western Canada, principally British Columbia, is an ideal setting for…

  Last Updated: Oct 1, 2010 | Views: 2468

• Gulf Coast Plant Identification

  Plants along the coast of the Gulf of Mexico confront a variety of challenges. Soils…

  Last Updated: Oct 1, 2010 | Views: 5499

• Tropical Plant Growth

  Plants grown indoors are often from tropical and sub-tropical regions where the weather is warm…

  Last Updated: Sep 30, 2010 | Views: 1859

• The Effect of Road Salt on Fresh Water Plants

  Salt used to deice America's roads has a lasting impact on the environment. When ice…

  Last Updated: Sep 29, 2010 | Views: 5060

• Olive Trees in New Jersey

  They don't call New Jersey the Garden State for nothing. New Jersey is hospitable to…

  Last Updated: Sep 29, 2010 | Views: 6131

• October Planting in East Tennessee

  East Tennessee tends to have a shorter growing season than the rest of the state,…

  Last Updated: Sep 28, 2010 | Views: 4639

• Kentucky Tree Leaf Identification

  Much of Kentucky's hilly terrain is populated by dense forests of hardwood trees. The Appalachian…

  Last Updated: Sep 28, 2010 | Views: 7897

• South Carolina Tree Leaf Identification

  South Carolina has over 60 native species of trees, according to Clemson University, reflecting the…

  Last Updated: Sep 28, 2010 | Views: 5704

• Greenhouse Gardening in Louisiana

  Louisiana's hot, humid southern climate can make greenhouse gardening tricky -- especially in the summer.…

  Last Updated: Sep 27, 2010 | Views: 4484

• North Carolina Tree Leaf Identification

  North Carolina's native trees reflect the widely varying terrain of the state. Trees growing along…

  Last Updated: Sep 27, 2010 | Views: 13632

• Minnesota Plant Identification

  Most outsiders, asked what they know about Minnesota, would list snow, evergreen trees and heavy…

  Last Updated: Sep 26, 2010 | Views: 3734

• Southwest Florida Natural Plant Identification

  Southwest Florida climates include USDA hardiness zones 9 and 10, presenting gardeners with opportunities ranging…

  Last Updated: Sep 26, 2010 | Views: 5254

• Utah Tree Leaf Identification

  A wide variety of trees grow in Utah, reflecting the varying terrain. Identify them by…

  Last Updated: Sep 26, 2010 | Views: 6413

• British Plant Identification

  The British Isles evoke many images of plant life, from the heather of northern moors…

  Last Updated: Sep 26, 2010 | Views: 2564

• Idaho Plant Identification

  Plants are an important resource in Idaho. They provide food and shelter to animals, cleanse…

  Last Updated: Sep 23, 2010 | Views: 4722

• Indiana Fruit Tree Information

  Motivated gardeners throughout Indiana may grow fruit successfully, with two caveats. First, a fruit tree…

  Last Updated: Sep 28, 2010 | Views: 4127

• Tucson Native Plant Identification

  At first glance, the Tucson landscape may seem like a barren wasteland. But a closer…

  Last Updated: Sep 28, 2010 | Views: 4494

• Fungus Spots on Georgia Plants

  There are several U.S. Department of Agriculture growing zones in the state of Georgia, ranging…

  Last Updated: Sep 28, 2010 | Views: 2329

• North Carolina Plant Identification

  North Carolina is blessed with a wide range of plants. Coastal North Carolina has typical…

  Last Updated: Sep 28, 2010 | Views: 6599

• Louisiana Plant Identification

  Louisiana plants display considerable diversity. While relatively low-lying, Louisiana land accommodates several kinds of plains,…

  Last Updated: Sep 28, 2010 | Views: 7364

• Florida Landscape Plants Identification

  Florida has over 4,000 species of plants, notes the University of Florida. It also leads…

  Last Updated: Sep 28, 2010 | Views: 7631

• Common Thistle in Nebraska

  No one species of thistle is common to all parts of Nebraska, although the state…

  Last Updated: Sep 28, 2010 | Views: 2985

• Pennsylvania Plant Identification

  Pennsylvania is a state abundant in a large diversity of trees, shrubs, grasses and flowers.…

  Last Updated: Sep 28, 2010 | Views: 6835

• Native Plants in North Florida

  The University of Florida makes no bones about it: Florida possesses more native plants suitable…

  Last Updated: Sep 28, 2010 | Views: 4975

• Illinois Plant Identification

  Illinois is a land of diverse woodlands, prairies and wetlands. There are hundreds of species…

  Last Updated: Sep 28, 2010 | Views: 4970

• Fruit Tree Farming in New England

  New England is an ideal climate region for growing a variety of fruit trees, such…

  Last Updated: Sep 14, 2010 | Views: 4376

• Information About Plant Life & Soil in Honolulu

  With its year-round tropical climate, Honolulu offers gardeners many opportunities to grow tropical fruit trees,…

  Last Updated: Sep 13, 2010 | Views: 4058

• Southern Plant Identification

  The South is home to various plants that are iconic. They are often evergreen, since…

  Last Updated: Sep 12, 2010 | Views: 3895

• Parasitic Growth on Pine Trees in New Mexico

  Arceuthobium divaricatum, a perennial stem parasite, appears on pinyon trees throughout New Mexico. Known as…

  Last Updated: Sep 12, 2010 | Views: 3618

• Advice on Lawn Care in Texas

  Texas is prone to long warm seasons, drought in the summers and relatively short winters.…

  Last Updated: Sep 12, 2010 | Views: 1575

• When to Plant Strawberries in Northeast Ohio

  Plant strawberries in the spring, after the risk of hard freeze has passed. The window…

  Last Updated: Sep 12, 2010 | Views: 3142

• Missouri Plant Identification

  As a historical stepping-off place for westward exploration, Missouri has come relatively late to addressing…

  Last Updated: Sep 9, 2010 | Views: 4747

• New Jersey Plant Identification

  Nicknamed the Garden State because of its hospitality to farms and orchards, New Jersey contains…

  Last Updated: Sep 9, 2010 | Views: 4782

• Fruit Picking in Florida

  The temperate subtropical and tropical climate of Florida allows year-round fruit growth to occur. The…

  Last Updated: Sep 7, 2010 | Views: 7293

• Information on Caring for a Grapevine in West Tennessee

  Western Tennessee mainly encompasses hardiness zone 7, offering a warm climate for grape growing. Gardeners…

  Last Updated: Sep 7, 2010 | Views: 3539

• Iowa Plant Identification

  Iowa describes itself botanically as a heavily "transformed" state, noting the effects of human traffic…

  Last Updated: Sep 6, 2010 | Views: 3803

• Ohio Plant Identification

  Ohio is blessed with a wide range of plants. The Our Ohio website recommends Ohioans…

  Last Updated: Sep 6, 2010 | Views: 4507

• About Florida Sod

  Florida is a sunny coastal region where sprinklers go full time to keep up with…

  Last Updated: Sep 6, 2010 | Views: 1653

• Oklahoma Plant Identification

  Oklahoma offers a wide range of plants. The Sooner State is mostly known for its…

  Last Updated: Sep 4, 2010 | Views: 4940

• When to Start an Indoor Garden in Alaska

  A garden may be started indoors in Alaska at any time of the year if…

  Last Updated: Sep 4, 2010 | Views: 3366

• Arizona Plant Identification

  Arizona has more unusual native plants than any other state, says the Arizona Department of…

  Last Updated: Sep 3, 2010 | Views: 5837

• Vegetable Grafting

  Vegetable grafting is a horticultural technique that combines two living plant parts, resulting in one…

  Last Updated: Sep 2, 2010 | Views: 3540

• Florida Plant Identification

  Florida's native plants are attractive and useful in both rural and urban landscapes. Just as…

  Last Updated: Sep 2, 2010 | Views: 5613

• About Flowers in Cincinnati, Ohio

  Cincinnati's mild climate allows for an extensive variety of flowers to thrive. Situated in USDA…

  Last Updated: Sep 2, 2010 | Views: 3977

• Wild Garden Accents in New Jersey

  Gardeners living within the confines of New Jersey have a wide assortment of wild, native…

  Last Updated: Sep 2, 2010 | Views: 2645