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Do Deer Eat Holly Bush Berries?. In areas of the United States with large deer populations, it is not uncommon to find the deer grazing in a yard, making a quick meal of many landscape plants. Some plants, like the American holly, are rarely bothered by the deer.
Read MoreSelf-Pollinating Dwarf Fruit Trees. Dwarf fruit trees are ideal for the home gardener who wishes to create a small fruit orchard but does not have the space for large trees. Some varieties of dwarf fruit trees grow well in containers and can even be grown indoors. Before planning a home fruit orchard, it is important to understand the pollinating characteristics of the plant. Without proper pollination, trees will not form fruit.
Read MoreWhat Is This Sticky Goo on the Evergreen Tree?. A sticky substance found on the bark or limbs of an evergreen tree is tree sap. Generally found inside of the tree, sap serves many purposes for keeping a tree healthy. Sap on the outside of a tree indicates a problem.
Read MoreThe Average Height of a Willow Tree. The average height of the willow trees in your area depends largely on which varieties are growing. There are four main types that grow in the U.S.: weeping willow, desert willow, pussy willow and curly willow.
Read MorePlanting Vegetables by the Moon Cycle. The principle of planting vegetables and other crops according to the phases of the lunar calendar is known as biodynamic farming. It is based on the idea that the moon controls gravity, which influences how soil and water act in conjunction with seeds. Each lunar cycle lasts one month, and so repeats 12 times during a year. The moon goes through a cycle of waxing and waning; each stage guides gardeners to do specific tasks. Determine the best days for planting in a particular month by consulting a lunar planting calendar.
Read MoreDoes a Hibiscus Tree Like Sun or Shade?. Hibiscus trees, known for large flowers used often in Hawaiian art and design, thrive in many areas when planted in the proper conditions. There are two main types of hibiscus trees -- subtropical hibiscus and cold-hardy trees known as Rose of Sharon. The proper light conditions are necessary for the hibiscus to produce enough food to thrive.
Read MoreBoxwood Shrubs Turning Brown. Creating a formal hedge or English-style garden often drives home gardeners to plant boxwoods (Buxus cultivators) in the landscape. While these broadleaved, evergreen shrubs provide a stately feel, making excellent border plants, boxwood gardening has some challenges. Without the proper care, leaves may begin to turn brown, especially in the winter.
Read MoreLandscaping Ideas for Oklahoma. When selecting garden and landscape plants specific to Oklahoma, it is best to select plants that are native to the area. The benefit to landscaping with native plant is that it allows homeowners to maintain flowers, trees, shrubs or ground cover plants easily. The chosen plants are adapted to the climate, soil and weather conditions of Oklahoma. Native plants come in a wide number of varieties, allowing Oklahoma gardeners to create interesting landscaping areas, such as a wooded garden, annual flower garden or a hillside planted with ground covers.
Read MorePerennial Flower Roll-Out Mats. For those who wish to grow a flower garden but have no idea where to begin, a flower roll-out mat may be an easy option. These mats are designed to take the guesswork out of flower gardening; all they require is to be rolled out and watered. They come in various mixtures--annuals; annuals and perennials; and perennials.
Read MoreWhy Are Sun Leaves Thicker Than Shade Leaves?. When exploring nature, many observers notice that plant leaves adapt to their environment. As a plant grows, some leaves are exposed to the sun and other remain shaded. Typically, shaded leaves are located underneath sun leaves, and sun leaves are thicker. The different light conditions lead to physical changes in the structure of shade leaves and sun leaves.
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