Holly Fern Facts Also known as Japanese holly fern, this substantial plant reaches mature heights of 2 feet (0.5 m.) with a spread of about 3 feet (1 m.). Holly fern works well as a border plant or a ground cover. You can also plant holly fern in a container and grow it outdoors or as a houseplant. Although it doesn’t tolerate extreme cold, holly fern survives moderately harsh winters with no problem....

Are Horseradish Flowers Edible? As mentioned, horseradish is grown primarily for its peppery root. A cold hardy crop, horseradish thrives in either sun or partial shade and is propagated from root cuttings. Horseradish establishes rapidly and even after harvesting the roots, will more than likely pop up in the garden whether you want it to or not. For this reason, many people plant horseradish in pots to retard the possibility of spreading....

Can You Grow Houseplants Together in the Same Pot? Absolutely, multiple houseplants can be planted in one container. Think about it. In the garden, we regularly combine different plants together. If you’ve ever bought or received a basket of live plants for a gift, you will see that florists often combine several plants. There are, of course, a few rules of thumb about houseplant container mixing. Houseplants in one container should share the same growing conditions....

Tips on Houseplant Winter Care Help indoor plants prepare for their dormant period by decreasing the amount of water and the frequency of irrigation. Water only when the top one to two inches (2.5-5 cm.) of soil feels dry to the touch, using room temperature water. Growth is slower during the winter and too much water can trigger root rot. Some plants need very little water during the winter, while cacti and other succulents may need no water at all until spring....

How to Grow Coffee Plant Coffee plants prefer bright, but indirect, light. This means that they should be placed near a window but not directly in the window itself. They also cannot take temperatures below freezing and will not do well in temperatures that stay consistently below 65 degrees F. (18 C.). Keep them away from drafts in the winter. When growing coffee plants, the soil needs to stay moist, but not soaking wet....

How Long Do Cucumbers Last? Fresh cucumbers can last about two weeks if stored properly. They can be very specific about storage temperature, lasting longest when stored at 55 degrees F. (13 C.). When storage temperatures are below 40 degrees F. (4 C.), pitting will develop on the cucumber skin and water-soaked spots may also form. Keeping cucumbers in perforated bags provide aeration to the fruits, keeping cucumbers fresher longer. Before storing fresh cucumbers, wash them thoroughly and remove any residual dirt or debris....

Raised beds can also be used in regions where growers have to contend with less than ideal soil conditions. The use of high quality potting soils, compost, and mixtures of various nutrient-rich amendments lets gardeners create viable beds that are certain to produce the desired results. Further, raised beds are valued for their ease of use, accessibility, and the overall reduction in time spent tending to routine garden maintenance tasks....

Natural Skunk Repellent and Deterrents Here are some common methods for getting rid of skunks in the garden: Bright lights – Probably the best skunk repellent is a light. Skunks are nocturnal and their eyes are very light sensitive. A motion sensor flood light will frighten them off if they come into your yard. Citrus smells – Most animals, including skunks, dislike the smell of citrus fruits. Place orange or lemon peels around the yard as a natural skunk repellent....

If you like eating enoki mushrooms, you might try growing them yourself. If you want to learn how to grow enoki mushrooms, there are plenty of kits and inoculum available. Most of the items needed are easy to find and household glass containers may be used once sterilized. Enoki Mushroom Info Wild enoki mushrooms bear very little resemblance to cultivated forms. They grow on rotting wood, especially dead elms in woodland settings....

Radishes make a great addition to any salad, giving it both color and some added natural flavor. Some will also add a bit of fire to the salad for those that like something hot in their meal. They also make a great fresh-from-the-garden treat. Just pull them from the ground, wash off the dirt, clip off the top, and bottom feeder roots and you are ready to enjoy them. What does a radish need to grow?...

Sedum Frosty Morn Info Sedum plants fill a variety of needs in the landscape. They are drought-tolerant, low maintenance, come in a variety of habits and tones, and thrive in a host of conditions. The plants, found in the stonecrop group, are also vertically appealing since they are the taller, less sprawling members of the family. Sedum ‘Frosty Morn’ brings that statuesque beauty combined with all the other wonderful traits of the genus....

About Biscuitroot Lomatium root is a perennial that appears in the spring. Low growing, 2 to 12 inches (5-31 cm.), most species grow in arid regions during the early spring, seed, and then die back during the heat of the summer. The root survives underground. Most species of Lomatium root bear flowers borne in compound umbels and are usually white or yellow although rarely they may be purple to maroon. The seed pods of biscuitroot are generally papery or corky and winged to help with wind dispersal....

Tips to Keep Rabbits Out of Garden Here are some things you can try to keep rabbits out of the garden: Smells Rabbits Dislike One easy way to have rabbit control in gardens is to add things to your garden that the rabbits will not like to smell. Try sprinkling dried blood around the garden to keep rabbits out of the yard. Or pour some coyote, fox, or wolf urine around the perimeter of your garden....

It’s easy to get started with cheap seed starting. Let’s look at how to germinate seeds. How to Germinate Seeds Start with seeds that are less than two years old, a soilless seed starting medium of some kind, and a container that can help hold moisture in. Soilless seed starting medium– A soilless seed starting medium will insure that the seeds and seedlings are not killed by too much salt (or salinity) which is frequently found in soil or even regular soilless mixes....

Though hydrangea bushes within flower beds are most common, many flower lovers have chosen to explore the idea of making a hydrangea hedge. Learning more about this process can help growers decide whether making a hydrangea hedge row is right for their garden. Hydrangea Hedge Ideas Hydrangea hedges are popular with homeowners who wish to build privacy between neighbors while making a show-stopping visual impact. In full bloom, large hydrangea hedges are enough to make most passersby stop and look twice....

About Illinois Beauty Tomato Plants An indeterminate type (vining), Illinois Beauty tomato plants produce during the mid-season of tomato growth and continue until frost in many areas. A salad or slicer tomato that is red, round, and has good flavor, it is suitable for the growth in the market or home garden. This plant produces small 4 to 6 ounce (113-170 g.) fruits. Illinois Beauty tomato care info advises starting seeds of this plant indoors, instead of direct seeding into your outdoor bed....

Inchelium Red Information This variety of garlic was discovered, or re-discovered, growing on the Colville Indian Reservation, which is in Inchelium, Washington. The Inchelium Red has since won awards, including a 1990 Rodale Kitchens garlic taste test. Garlic varieties can be divided into hardneck and softneck types. Inchelium Red is one of the latter, which means it does not have a flower stalk and it produces more cloves per bulb as compared to hardneck types....

Why Iris Flower Loses Color Occasionally, we hear that an iris has changed color. There are several possible reasons why an iris flower loses color, but it generally doesn’t change color entirely. Temperature changes, chemical drift, transplant issues, or even random rhizomes dug up by a dog can cause a stand of iris to change color. Irises do not always bloom every year and an older variety may be asserting itself in your cultivar’s fallow period too....

Italian Cypress Information These cypress trees grow in a very upright columnar shape. In fact, Italian cypress can get to 70 feet (21 m.) tall or even taller. On the other hand, they only grow between 10 and 20 feet (3-6 m.) wide. Anyone growing Italian cypress knows that these trees shoot up rapidly in the right location, often growing up to 3 feet (.9 m.) per year. How to Grow an Italian Cypress If you want to grow an Italian cypress, first determine if your climate will allow these trees to thrive....

Does it Harm Trees for Ivy to Grow? In spite of differing opinions, English ivy has the potential to damage trees and shrubs at some point, especially when the vine is allowed to run rampant. Overgrown ivy plants can eventually suppress nearby vegetation and engulf tree trunks. This can lead to a number of issues affecting the overall health of trees. While a tree may survive initially, the growth of ivy vines can weaken it over time, leaving it susceptible to pests, disease and wind damage as well as poor foliage growth....