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Poisonous Daylilies. Daylilies (Hemerocallis), are a popular flowering plant found in many American gardens. Known for their orange flowers that resemble a trumpet, daylilies are not poisonous to humans or dogs. However, they do pose a danger to cats.
Read MoreShrubs for Full Afternoon Sun. When landscaping your yard, planting the right shrubs depends on how much sunlight your property receives. Some shrubs cannot tolerate the harsh afternoon sun. However, numerous shrub species love the sun and can tolerate full light, even in the afternoon. Before you plant any shrubs, determine how much light your yard gets in the afternoon and choose shrubs that will thrive in it.
Read MoreRabbits & Rose Bushes. Rabbits are a common garden pest that love to eat plants and flowers. Rabbits will happily munch on your rose bushes, too, despite the thorns. However, there are various ways to keep these cute pests from gobbling up your roses.
Read MoreAre Yams Nightshade Plants?. Nightshades are plants that belong to a group called solanaceae. While potatoes are considered nightshades, yams are not. Some doctors believe that there is connection between eating nightshades and pain and inflammation conditions like arthritis.
Read MoreIs My Azalea Dead?. If your azalea bush is shriveled up, brittle and brown, it is likely dead. Before planting new azalea bushes, learn about what caused your shrub to die and how to prevent repeating the mistake.
Read MoreAbout the Eastern Star Flower & Its Meaning. The star flower is a perennial herb found in the northeastern United States, Canada and parts of the Pacific Northwest. More often found in the wild than gardens, star flowers require little maintenance if you decide to cultivate them.
Read MoreAllelopathy in Pine Trees. Allelopathy is a chemical process that occurs in plants. It is a natural self defense mechanism that prevents other plants or trees from growing too close. Some pine trees are allelopathic, allowing them to grow without fighting for space.
Read MoreCommon South Florida Spiders. South Florida is home to numerous species of spiders. Each of these spiders is unique and easily identifiable. Whether you reside in southern Florida or are just visiting, finding and recognizing these creatures is a good way to learn more about the region's ecosystem.
Read MoreCommon Household Bugs in North Dakota. Just as in any state, people living in North Dakota have to deal with household pests. The Midwestern state, which borders Canada, falls prey to many of the same bugs that invade homes throughout the country. However, with the proper precautions, residents of North Dakota can limit invasions from insects.
Read MoreThe Best Time of Year to Prune Oak Trees. While pruning your oak tree is important to the tree's health, choosing the right time of the year to do the work is almost equally important. With the proper pruning and timing, your oak trees will live longer and look healthier.
Read MoreHow Tall Is a Mustard Tree?. Mustard trees (Salvadora persica) are small trees and bushes that are native to the Middle East and Africa. Mustard trees can be cultivated in parts of the United States that are hot and have low humidity. The mustard tree does not produce the seeds used to produce the popular condiment mustard.
Read MoreIs Tomato a Citrus Fruit?. While there can be confusion about whether tomatoes are a fruit or a vegetable, they're definitely not a citrus fruit. Unlike citrus fruits that grow on perennial trees, tomatoes grow on much shorter vine plants. Though technically perennial plants, tomatoes are most often cultivated as annuals.
Read MorePlants & Flowers That Can Survive Frost. If you live in a region that gets cold in the fall and winter, carefully consider which flowering plants you put into your garden. Some plants can survive frost, making them better choices if you live and have a garden in New England, the Mid-Atlantic states or another region where cooler whether brings frost.
Read MoreOrange Fungus Growing in Mulch. If you notice orange fungus growing in your mulch, it's likely a stinkhorn, also known as Mutinus elegans. Stinkhorns are very easy to identify because they have a bad odor and have a very phallic shape.
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