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What Are the Causes of Plant Leaf Whitening?. The whitening of plants' leaves can be a cause for concern. Causes can include but are not limited to: over fertilization, too much or too little sunlight, over watering and improper soil. Knowing the preferred growing requirements of the affected plants can help in making a diagnosis.
Read MoreHow to Landscape for a Blue Spruce. Blue spruce trees are an elegant addition to the landscape. This evergreen tree is hardy and, once established, is easy to care for. Blue spruce is hardy in USDA zones 2 through 8. A good tip when buying blue spruce trees is to choose the bluest tree you can find. Not all spruce trees are created equal, and picking an inferior tree will leave you disappointed.
Read MoreDifference Between Water Plants and Land Plants. Aquatic and terrestrial plants share some common ground. They both use light to create food, they reproduce and are the food source of various herbivores. These herbivores in turn feed carnivores. Even with these same virtues, they both have their own differences. These special adaptations allow plant species to encroach to nearly every corner of the Earth.
Read MoreEndangered Marine Plants. The ocean offers a wealth of plant and animal species; each one plays its own special role in the life cycle of the sea. Beneath so much water and waves, it is easy to think that loss of habitat and pollution cannot find marine plants. The thought is wrong. More and more species are becoming endangered or extinct as time passes. From overharvesting to loss of habitat, many marine plant species have become endangered.
Read MoreHow to Plant Over a Sand Mound Septic System. Septic tanks are eyesores in the landscape. As tempting as it may be to start planting flowers and shrubs as a cover, you must find septic-safe species first. Fortunately, there are many plant species suitable for planting on and around septic tanks. A few species suitable for septic tank planting include lupines, pot marigolds, blue-eyed grass, mosses, Irish moss, bunny tails grass, creeping Jenny, creeping Charlie, bee balm, morning glories, dandelions, catnip, standing cypress and miniature sedums. Choose only shallow-rooted plants that will not spread out and into septic lines. Keep in mind that the plants may have to be moved or risk being destroyed if septic tank maintenance is ever required.
Read MoreIdeas for Planting Along a Driveway. Driveways can present their own unique set of problems for landscaping. The edges of concrete and asphalt may become too hot to grow heat-tender flowers. The plants themselves may cause problems as well; certain trees, shrubs and flowers may become too large for planting beside the driveway as they can hinder a vehicle's ability to move freely. If carefully planned, driveways can offer a place to create a stunning landscape.
Read MoreTypes of Soil in Georgia. Georgia soil types include but aren't limited to clay, sand, loam and silt. Each type offers gardeners challenges as well as disadvantages in the growing field. Determine the makeup of your soil with this simple method. Fill a clear jar with a couple of handfuls of the soil, top this off with water and shake well. Set the jar on a level surface for several hours. As the soil settles, layers form. Sand falls to the bottom, silt lies on sand and clay is the top layer.
Read MoreFlowering Shrubs for Tennessee. With its long, warm growing season and snowy winters, Tennessee offers gardeners the chance to experience more than one season of gardening beauty. There are numerous shrubs available for green thumbed Tennesseans. Some are grown for their flowers while others are used as formal evergreen hedging.
Read MoreResidential Landscaping Ideas for Zone 8B. Landscaping in a residential area can be a tricky matter. Usually the gardener has to plant in ways that will please neighbors and at times, they have to follow strict regulations. When the legalities of residential landscaping have been dealt with, gardeners start one of the most exciting aspects of gardening; deciding on what to plant and how to plant it. Searching on the Internet for landscaping ideas is usually the first thing on the list.
Read MoreDiseases on Hibiscus Plants. Hibiscuses are popular plants for the landscape and growing indoors. They come in a wide array of colors and different forms. Just like any other plant, they have their own set of issues. Knowing the symptoms of diseases that can affect your hibiscus will help in curing the plant before it is too late. Many illnesses can be cured with good hygiene and airflow others can be treated with special fungicides and good old-fashioned manual labor.
Read MorePurple Flowering Plants in Maine. Maine offers a wide array of wildflowers, both native and introduced. Throughout the state wild lupine, trillium and other plants thrive. Some have become endangered, being pushed out by introduced species. Maine gardeners can help their native plants and wildlife by using native species in their gardens.
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