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Most Nutritious Tomato Varieties. Packed with exceptional amounts of vitamins and minerals, tomatoes are among the most nutritious foods. There are more than 7,500 varieties of them, and they are chock-full of lycopene, which improves health and helps prevent certain types of cancer. Some of the most nutritious types of tomatoes are heirloom varieties.
Read MoreProblems With Ever-Blooming Azaleas. Azaleas are beautiful flowering shrubs. They fall under the deciduous and the evergreen subcategories of the rhododendron genus. Ever-blooming varieties can bloom for up to nine months a year. Most popular is the Encore variety, produced by avid azalea gardener Robert Lee, which blooms until frost. Problems with ever-blooming azaleas, however, can turn those beautiful blooms into deadheads without the proper treatment and care.
Read MoreProblems With Kalanchoe. Celebrated for their long-lasting flowers and beautiful foliage, kalanchoe plants are perennial evergreens. They typically grow about 2 feet tall and wide with scalloped leaves. Kalanchoe flowers sprout large, upright clusters of small flowers that range in color from shades of orange and red to smooth, creamy sherbet and pink colors. Kalanchoe is the perfect plant for container gardening, but it is prone to certain problems.
Read MoreProblems Raising Rose of Sharon Bushes. Rose of Sharon is a beautiful flowering bush most prized for its height. Rose of Sharon grows flowering stalks that can be as tall as 8 to 12 feet. The blooms range in color from shades of pink and purple to white. This plant is an excellent addition to any landscape, but it is prone to some problems.
Read MoreProblems With Vinca. Vinca plants, also known as periwinkle and myrtle, are known for their multicolored flowers and glossy foliage. They are hardy plants that grow well with little care or attention, even in dry, hot areas. Vinca is usually used for ground cover edging, or as a border plant. While easy to grow, even for first-time gardeners, vinca can be prone to certain problems.
Read MoreThe Best Tomatoes to Grow for Upstate South Carolina. More than 10,000 varieties of tomato plants are available in the United States, according to statistics from produce provider Timco Worldwide. Tomatoes are great for canning, cooking, fresh eating and many other uses. The best tomatoes for growing in the humid climate of upstate South Carolina are those varieties that are crack resistant and humidity tolerant. Plant them in 4 to 5 inches of rich soil in a sunny location and watch them grow.
Read MoreWhich Flowers Close at Night?. Most of us know of a few flowers that close at night. This plant behavior is called nyctinasty, and it is the term used when flowers are open during the day, and then close at night. According to the online publication site of NewScientist, some plants open and close their flowers so punctually that it was once popular to plant them to resemble a clock face. Many species of flowers exhibit this behavior.
Read MoreThe Best Indoor Trees & Plants. Indoor plants are very popular, especially among those with little outside gardening space and those with limited ability to cultivate a traditional garden or flower bed. The best indoor trees and plants are those that require less sunlight than outside plants. Indoor light, temperature and humidity are things to consider when choosing appropriate indoor plants.
Read MoreNames of Ornamental Plants. Ornamental plants are used in landscapes for showy foliage and other interesting characteristics including flowers or fruit. Use them as edging, borders and as garden centerpieces or points of interest. Many varieties of trees, flowers and shrubs make good ornamental plants.
Read MoreMallow Plant Diseases. Members of the hibiscus family, mallows are tall, bush-type plants that produce bright, colorful blooms all summer. According to the University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service, mallow plants grow well in full sun, with a healthy watering during dry spells. These plants are, however, susceptible to their share of diseases.
Read MoreProblems With Night Blooming Jasmine. Night blooming jasmine is a compact evergreen with white flowers that only open at night. When the flowers open, they release a cloud of lovely scent. This plant prefers moist soil and full sun, but it can tolerate some shade. It is a low maintenance shrub that requires little more than watering and pruning, but it is prone to certain problems.
Read MoreTomatoes to Grow in South Carolina. According to Timco Worldwide, a quality produce provider in the United States, there are upwards of 10,000 varieties of tomato plants grown worldwide for canning, cooking, fresh eating and other uses. The best varieties for growing in the southern United States, and specifically in South Carolina, are those varieties that are humidity tolerant and crack resistant.
Read MoreProblems With a Bird of Paradise. Bird of Paradise is a vivid, exotic plant named for the beautiful blue and orange flowers that resemble an exotic bird. This plant is widely associated with tropical areas, but it actually hails from South Africa. It is the official flower of Los Angeles and is appreciated in the United States for its ornamental attractiveness. Problems with the Bird of Paradise, however, can bring a halt to this plant's exclusive beauty.
Read MoreWhat Weed Killer Kills Buckthorn?. Buckthorn, an invasive plant species, can be killed by spraying the plant with a herbicide. Spray with Glyphosate to kill buckthorn and surrounding plants. To kill buckthorn without harming nearby grass, spray with Triclopyr. Follow label directions when using either of these chemical products.
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