Trumpet vine (Campsis radicans) plants climb and drape, developing a forged hedge when grown against a trellis or over an arbor. When you grow this flowering vine at a sunny spot, you’ll have abundant blooms all summer. Suited to U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 4 through 10, this striking plant is most effective […]
Month: December 2019
Agapanthus (Agapanthus spp.) Provide big, exotic flowers to improve early through mid-summer garden screens. The common name for Agapanthus is lily of the Nile, and there are a number of varieties of this perennial plant, a few evergreen and a few deciduous. Lily of the Nile grows well in containers, along with the limited root […]
Santa Rita prickly pear cactus (Opuntia santa rita) provides color not only in its own yellow-orange spring blossoms but in the purple color of its pads. Named for Arizona’s Santa Rita Mountains, the cactus is native to the American Southwest into Mexico, leading to U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 9 through 11. This […]
Enjoying the fruit that got Honeycrisp apple (Malus x”MN1711″) its worldwide following requires pollen from another apple variety. Many apple trees (Malus spp.) Can pollinate Honeycrisp, however, the right match for your Honeycrisp tree is dependent upon your location and your tastes. A pollinator that is prosperous suits the hardiness zones and chill hours your […]
Misconceptions concerning the acidity in pine trees and pine needles have contributed to the misleading assumption that pine straw is awful for gardens. Pine straw, a natural mulch choice to wood mulch, is the fallen needles from the foundation of pine trees which is gathered and sold in bales. The acidity in the pine needles […]
Since warm-season grasses turn dormant and brown in the winter, annual ryegrass (Lolium multiflorum) is frequently overseeded in the fall to give winter color. Fall is also the best time to apply lime, so overseeding and grapefruit program happen around the same time. Lime should not be applied each year, however, as this can make […]
Leather furniture requires a bit of attention. Harsh cleaners can damage or discolor leather, so not only any type of cleaning agent will do. Several household substances can be used to provide leather a comprehensive cleaning or into spot-clean particular problems like ink or mildew. From Salad into Sofa For cleaning leather furniture oil and […]
Couches absorb spills such as a sponge, but many messes repel obviously. Leather isn’t completely stain-proof, nevertheless. Dropped food, spilled drinks, pets and children can make stains which are past repair. Protect your sofa to ward off stains and keep the leather looking like new. Prevent Mold and Mildew Mold and mildew can grow on […]
Take a look at that classic iron bed and you’ll find. It adds interest, it is no problem, if the bed frame has a little rust. Or, paint the bed frame to fit in with the riot of flowers in your garden. Headboard Trellises Some iron beds have headboards. Curves and all those swirls make […]
Your home’s appliances perform time-saving and handy activities and assist you enjoy the way you live. Even with limescale buildup, your appliances might suffer in regions served with water that is soft. Limescale may appear as a green or white buildup that forms on the interior of appliances with heating elements, such as a steam […]