There are over a 1000 known bamboo species in the world, where some remarkable giants tower 100-feet in the air, and other shrub-like plants grow only a few feet tall. Then there’s lucky bamboo, or Chinese bamboo — a plant that looks like true bamboo, but is also called Dracaena or Dracaena Sanderiana, and is […]
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Have you finally seen the light?… ….and, like me, decided to hang up your hat on your current heavy, gas guzzling, cumbersome weed eater and switch to one of the highly efficient cordless electric string trimmers that are available now. Excellent decision – good for you!
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The banana (Musa) is an interesting, valuable plant, differing from the other fruits in that it is an herbaceous perennial. The true stem is a tuberous rhizome which grows underground. The ‘trunk’ or portion above ground which carries the large ornamental leaves is a pseudostem. The inflorescence develops at the base of the pseudostem and
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Slightly sloping ground is an advantage, for it can make a garden more interesting than if it were perfectly flat. Steep natural hillsides, however, as well as steep banks cut into the ground by the builder when levelling the site for the house, present a problem which involves thought, labor and, often, expensive construction. Some
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Azaleas are one of the most popular shrubs in the United States, and with good reason. Their flowers are bright and colorful, and their shrubbery is attractive year-round. Growing azaleas is one of the most rewarding tasks in the garden, they are the most beautiful shrubs for early spring color. The range of azalea species
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Those with new gardens to lay out seldom have shady places and do not have the older gardener’s problem of what to plant in the shade. The need for the knowledge of which plants will thrive in the shade, however, grows with your trees, and deciding which tree to plant where will be a major
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Can you imagine a life without flowers? Just consider the pure joy that a beautiful bunch of cut flowers brings. But, in reality, how long can flowers go without water? The most popular question being; how long do roses last without water? Not only does a vase of flowers brighten up your home, but a
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