10 Houseplants that Bloom While there are many houseplants that bloom, we’ve compiled a list of 10 for growing flowers indoors. Of course, the key to growing flowering houseplants is proper indoor flowering plant care. Along with our list we’ve included a brief summary regarding indoor flowering plant care for each houseplant that flowers. When growing houseplants with flowers indoors, be sure to pay attention to the amount of water needed, sun exposure recommended, fertilizer if needed, temperature, and humidity requirements to ensure you maintain your lovely indoor houseplants with blooms that last as long as possible....

Learning more about white annual plants can help landscapers create a truly beautiful outdoor space. As always, further research will be needed regarding each plant’s growth requirements, possible toxicity, and/or invasive status. Below, we have listed some of our favorite white garden annuals. Top 10 White Garden Annuals

Mesquite Tree Diseases Your best bet for keeping your mesquite tree healthy is to provide it with an appropriate planting location and excellent cultural care. A strong, healthy plant won’t develop mesquite tree illnesses as readily as a stressed tree. Mesquite trees require soil with excellent drainage. They thrive in full sun, reflected sun, and also partial shade. They are native to North America, South America, Africa, India, and the Middle East....

Symptoms of Carnations with Fusarium Wilt Fusarium of carnations is caused by the pathogen Fusarium oxysporum. The initial symptoms of carnations with fusarium wilt are a slow wilting of shoots accompanied by leaf discoloration that gradually lighten the color from light green to pale yellow. The wilting and chlorosis is generally more evident on one side of the plant than the other. As the disease progresses, the stems split, displaying a characteristic brown streaking or discoloration in the vascular tissue....

What are Tree Borers? Tree borers are a group of insects that lay their eggs on or inside of trees, where the young larvae eat their way through living tissues. These miscreants can be either beetles or clearwing moths, but the end result is the same. Tree borer insects cause affected parts of trees to slowly weaken as their chewing severs vital transport tissues. Over time, they may girdle trees or weaken branches to the point that they break under pressure....

About Mayhaw Pruning Some homeowners grow mayhaw trees instead of dogwoods for the early flowering display. Sometimes growth gets out of hand and it is necessary to prune mayhaw trees. Trimming mayhaws is common for those who use them as landscape specimens or in orchards. The round top may become so dense that light can’t reach the interior branches. The tree may be taking up more space than you’d like. These are reasons for mayhaw pruning, as is the yearly removal of root sprouts and basal suckers....

Common Dahlia Problems No matter how experienced you are as a gardener, some issues will arise with your plants. Those amazing flowers known as dahlias are no exception. Among the most common dahlia diseases are those caused by fungi, such as powdery mildew and gray mold. Dahlia flower pests tend to reflect the sap drinking forms but can also encompass leaf eaters such as a wide array of caterpillars and larvae....

How Many Orange Varieties are There? The sweet orange (Citrus aurantium var. sinensis) is not to be found in the wild. It is a hybrid, although of which two types there is much conjecture. Most sources seem to settle on the marriage between the pomelo (Citrus maxima) and the mandarin (Citrus reticulata). Confusion surrounds the origin of cultivation as well, but it is assumed to have first been grown in China, northeastern India, and possible southeastern Asia....

This huge, diverse group of plants includes more than 150 species, most of which display glossy or dull green foliage, often with contrasting pale undersides. However, there are a few types of variegated leaf viburnums with splashy, mottled leaves. Read on to learn more about three popular types of variegated viburnum. Variegated Viburnum Plants Here are the three most commonly grown types of variegated viburnum plants: Wayfaringtree viburnum (Viburnum lantana ‘Variegatum’) – This evergreen shrub displays large green leaves splashed with flecks of gold, chartreuse, and creamy yellow....

To select bushes for old-time gardens, go for the tried and true, the shrubs you remember from grandma’s house. Or pick from our short list of favorite old-fashioned shrubs. Why Plant Old-Style Shrubs? Anyone lucky enough to come into possession of a house built long ago will need to work as hard on the landscaping as on the home renovations. Old-style shrubs and vintage garden plants complete the ambiance only an old home can offer....

Watermelons with Downy Mildew Watermelons are a symbol of summer and one of its greatest pleasures. Who can picture a picnic without these juicy, sweet fruits? In crop situations, watermelon downy mildew poses serious economic threats. Its presence can reduce yields and the disease is extremely contagious. The first signs are yellow spots on leaves but, unfortunately, this symptom mimics many other plant diseases. We’ll go through the other signs and some preventative measures you can take to reduce the chances of this disease affecting your crop....

Growing Fruit Trees in Oregon and Washington State USDA zones 6-7a are the coldest areas of the West coast. This means that tender fruits, such as kiwis and figs, shouldn’t be attempted unless you have a greenhouse. Avoid late ripening and early blooming varieties of fruit trees for this region. Zones 7-8 through the Oregon Coast Range are milder than those in zone above. This means that options for fruit trees in this area are broader....

Types of Hanging Cactus and Succulents Some cacti and succulents are best being allowed to grow tall or straight out of a pot. However, there are many types of hanging cactus and unusual succulents that enjoy growing in a hanging pot so they can stream down as each new piece starts. If you’re not sure which plants to choose, that’s okay. Below you will find some popular hanging succulent plants that are must haves for your home to help get you started....

What are Weeping Trees? Weeping trees have branches that droop toward the ground. They often carry the species or cultivar name “Pendula” because of their hanging branches. Very few trees weep naturally. Weeping is generally caused by a mutation that does not grow true from seeds. Weeping trees are often grafted onto species rootstock because the species is usually more vigorous than the mutation. Be careful to remove root suckers as they appear because any species trees that grow from the suckers can overtake the weeping tree....

Winecup Plant Info Winecups (Callirhoe involucrata) consist of thick mats of trailing, vine-like stems that grow from long tubers. As you may have guessed, winecup wildflowers are named for the masses of pink, maroon, or reddish-purple, cup-shaped blooms, each with a white spot at the center of the “cup.” The flowers, which open in the morning and close in the evening, are borne on the end of the stems. Winecup wildflowers are suitable for growing in USDA plant hardiness zones 4 through 8, although they tolerate the chilly winters of zone 3 if they are located in very well-drained soil....

What are Worm Beds? A worm bed is essentially a larger version of a worm bin, an ecosystem for raising and feeding earthworms. Worm bins are easy to find at any gardening store, but they are small and limiting. A worm bed, on the other hand, is a larger space that you can construct in your yard to get more earthworms and more benefits. Worm bed benefits include having more space to raise worms and, therefore, more space to produce additional compost....

What is a Bottle Garden? Gardens in a bottle are essentially the same thing as terrariums. Each one is a small greenhouse supporting a miniature ecosystem of plants. The first step in creating glass bottle gardens is selecting the bottle. Clear bottles allow the most sunlight to enter, so if you choose a colored bottle, you need to select plants that tolerate medium to low levels of light. Bottles with openings big enough to fit your hand through make planting easier....

How to Grow Congo Cockatoo Impatiens Congo cockatoo impatiens tolerate temperatures as low as about 35 degrees F. (2 C.), but the plant won’t survive even a light frost. Temperatures of 45 degrees F. (7 C.) and above are ideal for this tender perennial. Congo cockatoo impatiens prefer a location in full shade, especially if you live in a warm, sunny climate. Although the plant will grow in partial sunlight in a cool climate, it won’t tolerate bright sunlight or hot summers....

What is a Macho Fern? Ferns provide elegant greenery with a classic, airy form. The Macho fern (Nephrolepis biserrata) is one of the best examples of these plants. Best of all, Macho fern care is easy, breezy, and can grow either as a houseplant or an outdoor specimen in warmer regions. Macho ferns can be found growing wild in Florida, Louisiana, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. The plant may be epiphytic but is usually found near swamps and wet sites....

What is a Mint Shrub? Elsholtzia mint shrubs are native to China, particularly the ravines and open grasslands of the Himalayas where they can still be found growing. Mint shrub is also known as Chinese mint shrub. The genus and species name (Elsholtzia stauntonii) were dedicated to two men: George Staunton, who collected mint shrub plants while on a diplomatic expedition in 1793, and Johann Sigismund Elsholtz, a Prussian horticulturist. There are about 40 different species of mint shrub plants growing in the wild....