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When to Harvest Apricot. Apricots are a favorite summer fruit and can be eaten fresh off the tree or preserved in jars or jams, frozen or dried to be used throughout the year. Knowing when to harvest apricots will offer the best selection of ripe, juicy and ready-to-eat apricots. From color to feel to smell, harvesting apricots is a simple and enjoyable endeavor that yields only the best for your needs.
Read MoreHow to Winterize Clematis. Clematis are known as a climbing plant, perfect for pillars, a balcony or trellis, or even the entire side of a house. However, protecting that clematis during the winter months takes a little time and preparation. Learn about the variety of clematis you own to determine the best time for pruning, deadheading or mulching in preparation for winter.
Read MorePlants That Live in the Simpson Desert. The Simpson Desert is in Queensland, Australia, one of the largest conservation areas in the country. The desert is home to a variety of flora and fauna, which attracts visitors from around the world to its sand dunes, plains and ironstone flats. The desert is known for its harsh conditions, though many forms of wildlife and vegetation seem to flourish in the hot, dry environment, among them a variety of plants.
Read MoreHow to Care for Salvia. Salvia plants are also known as Diviner's Mint, Sally-D or Lady Salvia. Salvia comes in many different varieties, colors and sizes, and most can be grown indoors or outdoors under proper growing conditions. The plant, used for its medicinal healing properties, is also known as a strong and natural hallucinogen. A type of sage plant, the salvia genus includes more than 700 different species. Most species are not grown for their medicinal effects but for their beauty and color, but all require a bit of special care, depending on your climate and environment.
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