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List of Evergreen Shrubs for the North Side of a House. Evergreen shrubs on the north side of a house or those sitting under a dense tree canopy receive no direct sunlight, but there is an important difference in the type of shade they experience. The shade on the north side of a house is called open shade because the shrubs are open to the sky, and they receive indirect sunlight.
Read MoreThe Differences Between a Lattice & a Trellis. The word "trellis" comes from the French word “treillage.” Traditionally, a “treillage” was a structure made from crisscrossed wooden batons inside a sturdy frame. The crisscrossed structure forms a latticework used to support climbing vines. The term "lattice" refers to a structure made from crossed strips of material. The lattice becomes a trellis when used to support plants.
Read MoreDill Plant Pests. Strong, aromatic herbs like dill are rarely bothered by insects, but there are a few exceptions. If the leaves on your dill plant are disappearing, the likely culprit is a caterpillar. Both parsleyworms and tomato hornworms are attracted to dill plants. The plants can withstand a small number of parsleyworms, but tomato hornworm damage can be devastating. Spotted and distorted leaves indicate aphids. If caught early, aphid infestations respond well to insecticides.
Read MoreHow Does a Gladiolus Reproduce?. Gladiolus plants grow from stem structures called corms. They reproduce by means of small corms, called cormels, that form at the base of the corms. Another method of propagating gladiolus is by division of mature corms.
Read MorePeace Lily Problems. Peace lilies are well-suited to offices, hospitals rooms and homes because they produce showy flowers and foliage with very little care. The few problems that come up are easily corrected.
Read MoreHow to Divide Clematis. Division is the most practical method of propagating herbaceous clematis such as Clematis integrifolia and shrub types such as C. heracleifolia. Propagate vining types by seeds, cuttings or layering. Divide clematis in spring so that the divided plants have a long growing season to heal their wounds and become established. If you miss the opportunity in spring, you can also divide in fall after the plant becomes dormant. Get the divisions in the ground as soon as possible and use a fungicide on the wounds to prevent rot.
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