Garden Guides uses a knowledgeable team of editors, writers, and experts to create all our content. We dive deep into the ever-evolving conversations surrounding gardening and landscaping, striving to deliver the most current and helpful tips, strengthened by expert insight and tutorials from our talented team.
As we cover many fields of expertise, we make it a priority to ensure every beat remains fresh and comprehensive. Additional information on our editorial process available here.
Type of Oil for Honda Lawn Mowers. Honda lawn mowers are high-end lawn care products that are very reliable. However, without proper maintenance, they will be far less reliable. Regular oil changes are required as standard maintenance for any internal combustion, gasoline engine like those used in Honda mowers. By understanding your lawn mower's engine oil requirements, you can select a suitable engine oil for the required oil changes.
Read MoreLemon Trees in Canada. In Canada, the only way to grow lemons is to plant trees in containers so they can winter indoors. No lemon trees will survive the Canadian winter. Some varieties, like the Meyer lemon, are smaller trees. However, by growing your lemon tree in a pot and keeping the roots pruned back, you can limit the size of larger varieties.
Read MoreGrowing Lucky Bamboo Outdoors. Lucky bamboo is, in fact, not bamboo. It is a type of water lily. It is also a tropical plant and will not do well if temperatures drop below 50 degrees Fahrenheit. If you live in a place where temperatures drop below 50 degrees in winter, you may need to bring your lucky bamboo in for the winter. Although lucky bamboo is not generally an outdoor plant, with proper care and site selection, you can grow bamboo outside during warmer parts of the year in many places. Lucky bamboo will grow in all United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Hardiness Zones as long as you bring it indoors when nighttime temperatures will be below 50 degrees. It will not survive winter outdoors in any USDA Hardiness Zone because winter temperatures in the warmest listed zone, Zone 11, can still drop to 40 degrees.
Read MoreTips on Growing Blackberries in Colorado. Blackberries are a hardy fruit that can tolerate Colorado's weather conditions very well. By planting your berries in a protected area that drains well, you can grow one of several varieties of blackberries in Colorado. If you are already growing raspberries in your yard, blackberries are very similar and can do well with similar methods of care.
Read MoreThe Best Fertilizer for a Cedar Tree. Cedars are a very hardy tree or shrub that often does very well without fertilization. However, fertilizing your cedar can help to encourage more rapid, healthy growth. The type of fertilizer you need will depend on how recently you have planted the cedar and the type of soil in which the cedar grows.
Read MoreGrowing Bamboo in Northwest Washington. Most of Northwest Washington is USDA Hardiness Zone 8. This zone is very good for bamboo cultivation. In fact, Washington state has a native rush grass that looks and acts a lot like bamboo. Places in the Cascade Mountains and Olympic Mountains are the main parts of Northwest Washington that are not Zone 8. These areas are Zone 7, with some parts of Northwest Washington on the western side of the Cascades dropping down to Zone 6. If you live in the larger Zone 8 portions of Northwest Washington, your choices of bamboo are much greater. If you live in one of the colder zones, make sure the bamboo you are planting will winter over in your area.
Read MoreHow to Overwinter Japanese Maples in Pots. Japanese maples are a beautiful tree that are cold hardy down to zone 5b if grown in the ground. However, potted Japanese maples tend to lose heat in the pots and are generally only cold hardy down to zone 6b. By planning to overwinter your potted Japanese maple inside, you can grow potted Japanese maples in much colder areas. By insulating the pot and, in very cold climates, adding a little extra heat, your potted Japanese maple should survive the winter and be ready for placement outside in the spring.
Read MoreFast Growing Tropical Trees. Many tropical trees grow very quickly. Although not a tree, one of the fastest growing plants is China's giant bamboo, which can grow up to 4 feet per day. Trees, however, don't grow as fast, even though trees like the royal poinciana can grow an impressive 5 feet per year. Many other tropical trees grow very quickly when compared to trees in other climates.
Read MoreBriggs & Stratton 20 HP Vanguard Specs. The Briggs and Stratton Vanguard 20 horsepower (HP) engine is available in either a horizontal crankshaft configuration or a vertical crankshaft configuration. Vertical crankshafts extend below the engine and are frequently used to power lawnmower type devices where the mechanism powered by the engine sits below the engine. Horizontal crankshaft engines extend the power to the side of the engine. Vanguard series engines are designed for continuous, heavy duty applications.
Read MorePoisonous Water Plants. Toxic plants can grow in and around water. Although many toxic water plants are better suited for growth on the banks of rivers, ponds and lakes, they can sometimes adapt to growth in shallows. Some of these plants are highly toxic, while others have parts that are only toxic during certain parts of the growing season.
Read MoreFlowers Native to Germany. Germany has a range of climates conducive to native wildflowers. As people moved to the United States, many of those flowers were brought with German immigrants and planted in North America. In many cases, the plants grew well and thrived. In some cases, however, they escaped domestication and became invasive plants that have now, in some places, been branded noxious weeds.
Read MoreFruit and Nut Trees in Washington. The climate in Washington state is conducive to many types of fruits and nuts. Many trees will grow equally well both on the east side of the Cascade mountains and on the west side. Although Washington is known most for apples and cherries, many types of fruits and nuts will grow well in the state.
Read MoreGrowing Bamboo in Idaho. Bamboo are tall, woody grasses that generally grow under the protective cover of taller forests in their natural habitat. The mountains of Idaho create a wide variance in climate; USDA hardiness zones in the state range from 2 to 7. Most of the state, however, is in zones 4 to 6. Bamboo varieties that grow well in Idaho include Glaber Tsuboi, Kumazasa and Dwarf Greenstripe.
Read MoreHonda 160cc Lawnmower Engine Specifications. Honda makes a number of lawnmower engines that are used both on Honda branded mowers and mowers made by other manufacturers. Honda engines are very quiet and reliable. The choke system will depend on the manufacturer, with some adding an automatic choke and others using manual chokes, especially on lower cost lawnmowers.
Read MorePlaces in India Where Walnut Trees Grow Well. India is a very large country with a wide range of growing zones. Although most people think of India as being tropical and sub-tropical, the northern parts of India are well suited for growing walnuts. Indian walnuts are grown for personal consumption, domestic commercial purposes, and for export.
Read MoreFlowers Used in Ikebana. Ikebana is the art of Japanese flower arranging. There are a number of different schools of ikebana, each with its own unique requirements. The requirements can involve angling stems in a certain way or choosing specific kinds of arrangements for different types of vases. The flowers used in all the schools are similar. Certain flowers have symbolic meanings in Japanese culture. Combining different flowers gives each ikebana arrangement a symbolic meaning.
Read MoreHow to Grow Oat Grass. Oat grass is used as a dietary supplement for people, and it can often be used as a "cat grass" to discourage your house cats from eating your other prized plants. Oat grass is the grass that produces oats when its allowed to go to seed. By regularly cutting your oat grass back, you can prevent seeding and have a more regular supply of the grass for you or for your pets. Although a number of manufacturers offer commercial oat grass sprouting trays and systems, you can grow oat grass outside or indoors in common growing pans or pots.
Read MoreWhat Plants Grow in the Australian Outback?. The Australian Outback is the arid, central part of Australia that is sometimes called sunburned country. Before the arrival of Europeans, the Outback was home to many groups of indigenous people. In spite of being a desert, the Outback is home to many types of life, including animals and many plants.
Read MoreThe Best Shade Trees for Eastern Washington. Eastern Washington gets far less precipitation than parts of Washington on the west side of the Cascades, the traditional dividing line for the two parts of the state. As such, many of the shade trees common in Western Washington will not grow well east of the Cascades. Choose shade trees carefully for areas east of the Cascades.
Read MoreDifference Between Orange & Lime Trees. Although very similar in many ways, limes and oranges have very different histories and uses. Both limes and oranges are citrus fruit, the flesh of which is segmented and made up of pulpy sacks that hold high quantities of juice. Citrus fruit also has an outside rind, or skin, that is high in citrus oil.
Read MoreOlive Trees in Denver. No olive trees will survive the Denver’s winters. Because of this, olive trees in Denver must be grown as potted trees. By growing them in pots, you can move them outside as a summer and early fall ornamental but bring them inside for the winter. As potted trees, however, a number of different varieties will grow in the Denver area.
Read MoreBlackberries That Grow in Wisconsin. Wisconsin is home to many species of blackberry. Blackberry has many common names, including marionberries, dewberries and loganberries. Blackberries are members of the Rubus family, which also contains raspberries. Many of the blackberries in Wisconsin are native, but some have also been introduced. Cultivation methods for all blackberry varieties are very similar.
Read MoreFull-Spectrum Versus Grow Light. Recent years have seen an increase in the types of available lighting used for growing flowers and vegetables. What type of light is best for you will depend on what you are growing and the presence or absence of natural light. Whatever type of light you choose, you should install the lights to be adjustable to position the lights four to six inches above the tops of your growing plants.
Read MoreUses for a Landscape Rake. A landscape rake is a hard-tined metal rake that either can be a hand rake or can be attached to a garden tractor. Garden rakes can range from a few tines to wide rakes with closely spaced tines. Unlike a leaf rake, landscape rakes have very little give as you work them through the soil. Landscape rakes are sometimes called garden rakes.
Read MoreAustralian Tropical Savanna Plants. Tropical savannas are known for unusual plants that have adapted to unique environmental requirements. Savannas generally have a short rainy season, followed by long dry period. Australia, because of its remote location, has evolved a number of plants that are found only on the Australian continent. In some cases, however, the plants are grown commercially in other parts of the world.
Read MoreFlowering Trees in Korea. Flowering trees in Korea are identical to those in southern China and Japan. The trees are grown throughout the region but sometimes given local names. Flowering trees, especially cherries, often are planted in such a way that walking through the groves as the flowers drop is like walking through a pink and white floral snowstorm. There are numerous cultural preferences for flowering trees, such as a veneration of flowering cherries. Cherry festivals are common throughout Asia, including Korea, China and Japan.
Read MoreWheat Like Ornamental Grasses. Many ornamental grasses create a tall central stem with flowers and seeds that look very much like wheat. In many cases, you will have choices that include native grasses that may now be less common in the wild. Many of these native grasses require less water than non-native grasses and can be part of a xeriscape, or low water landscape.
Read More
