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What Eats Hosta Plants?. Something's eating your hosta plants. You notice ragged edges, long brown streaks or holes on the usually shiny green leaves--all signs of a possible pest infestation. Hostas are relatively resistant to insects and other pests, but nematodes, weevils, grasshoppers and snails, as well as deer and rabbits, can make a meal out of these popular perennials.
Read MoreHistory of St. Augustine Grass. St. Augustine grass, or Stenotaphrum secundatum Kuntze, is Florida's most popular lawn grass, according to the University of Florida's IFAS Extension service. Growers and homeowners throughout the world have propagated this warm-weather turfgrass for two centuries, according to the Texas Cooperative Extension. Today, St. Augustine grass covers lawns throughout the Gulf Coast and California, as well as the Caribbean, Africa and Pacific island regions.
Read MoreAbout Haralson Apple Trees. The Haralson apple tree fares well in cold climates. Developed in the 1920s by University of Minnesota agricultural researchers, this apple tree's hardiness has made it popular with both commercial and home orchard growers. The trees produce tangy apples suited for eating fresh and baking.
Read MoreViburnum Diseases. Viburnum, also known as nannyberry or American cranberry bush, grows as a shrub or small tree. Native to the eastern United States and hardy through U.S. Department of Agriculture Zone 2, viburnum's attractions include glossy, dark-green leaves and clusters of white flowers. In the fall, the flowers give way to bright berries that change hues, going from green to yellow to red and then black. Viburnum is resistant to many serious diseases, although some fungi and bacteria can attack the species.
Read MoreHow Long Do Queen Anne's Lace Flowers Bloom?. Queen Anne's lace (Daucus carota) gets its name from the round clusters of tiny white flowers that form atop its tall stalks. The biennial herb, also known as "wild carrot," has a six-month blooming period.
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