About Plane Tree Seeds The seeds of the plane tree can be found in the fruiting balls that develop from female flowers. They are also known as the fruit or the seed pods of the tree. The balls typically mature mid-fall and break open to release seeds in early winter. The seeds are small and covered in stiff hairs. There are many seeds in each fruiting ball. When to Collect Plane Tree Seeds The best time for plane tree seed collection is in late fall, around November, just before the seed pods start breaking up to disperse seeds....

Preparing Soil for Rose Bushes in Your Rose Bed Things to do in fall Dig up the soil in the proposed area with a shovel and go at least 18 inches (46 cm.) deep. Leave the big clods of dirt for a few days, letting them naturally break up and fall apart as much as they will. Usually, after about a week, you can move on with preparation for your new garden or rose bed for next year....

Plant Ideas for a Fairy Garden If we are lucky, a little bit of magic from our childhood adheres to us even into adulthood. That tiny spark of imagination needs to be nurtured to allow it to grow and flourish. One way to do that is to indulge in your fantasies. Traditionally, there were plants that attract fairies, and lore said that these impish creatures were both mischievous and prankful while also taking care of the garden....

Though the notion of giving seeds to gardeners is simple, there are a few important aspects to keep in mind before wrapping this considerate gift. Seed Garden Gift Info Seed garden gifts are ideal for many reasons. Most avid growers are likely to be filled with excitement at the mere thought of growing something new, especially when given to them as a present. When it comes to buying seed, gift ideas can vary greatly and can include additional garden related items....

Blue grama grass (Bouteloua gracilis) is a bunch grass native to the Great Plains found in pastures, grazing land, and open unmanaged fields. Some information and knowledge on what is blue grama grass will help you decide if it is a good fit for your location. What is Blue Grama Grass? Blue grama cultivars are part of turf grass and ground cover areas with low moisture. It is a warm to temperate zone grass that requires sun and dry earth but tolerates a range of soil types, from rocky to sandy, with moderate to alkaline pH levels....

The stems are covered with tiny white, nodding bell-shaped flowers that have a sweet perfume and medium-bright green leaves that are lance-shaped, 4 to 8 inches (10 to 20 cm.) high and 3 to 5 inches (7.5 to12.5 cm.) wide. This moisture-loving plant forms a spreading mass with red seed pods remaining after flowering, which makes lily of the valley attractive after blooming and very carefree. Growing lily of the valley plants (Convallaria majalis) is easy, as they will remain perennial in USDA Zones 2-9....

If you’re wondering about suitable companions for camellias, keep in mind that while color and form are important, it’s also critical to consider growing habits. Many plants play nice with camellias, but others just aren’t compatible. Read on for tips on planting with camellias. Healthy Camellia Plant Companions Camellias are glorious in a shade garden, and they are especially effective when planted along with other shade-loving plants. When it comes to choosing camellia plant companions, consider plants such as hostas, rhododendrons, ferns, or azaleas....

Are Any Plants Poisonous to Goats? There are more than 700 species of plants in the United States that have been recognized as causing toxicity in ruminants. Plants dangerous to goats are more likely to be ingested when the animals are near starvation and eat plants they normally would avoid, however, that isn’t the only time a goat will feed on toxic plant life. Goats are often used in the clearing of woodlands and wetlands, thus exposing them to casual ingestion of plants that are toxic to goats....

About Seed Pod Plants Plants that produce true pods are members of the legume family. Peas and beans are well-known legumes, but other less familiar plants are also members of this family, such as lupines and wisteria, whose blooms give way to bean-like seed pods. Other plants produce pod-like seed constructions that differ botanically from legume seed pods. Capsules are one type, produced by blackberry lilies and poppies. Poppy capsules are dark rounded pods with a ruffle on top....

Pomegranate History The pomegranate, an ancient fruit, is getting a bit of resurgence in popularity due to the recent discovery of its high amounts of antioxidants. The pomegranate has been widely cultivated for thousands of years in the Mediterranean, Middle East, and Asia, and has been written about in the Old Testament and the Talmud of Babylonia. A symbol of fertility in ancient Egypt, the pomegranate is well suited to these arid climates, disliking humid conditions and overly cold temperatures....

Types of Potato Mosaic Virus As mentioned, there are different mosaic viruses that afflict potatoes, each with similar symptoms. Positive identification requires the use of indicator plant or laboratory examination. With that in mind, diagnosis can be made by mosaic patterns on foliage, stunting, leaf deformities, and tuber malformations. The three types of recognized mosaic virus in potatoes are Latent (Potato virus X), Mild (Potato virus A), Rugose or Common mosaic (Potato virus Y)....

What are Prairie Onions? Wild prairie onions abound on dry, inhospitable prairies and rocky slopes. What are prairie onions? Known as Allium stellatum wildflowers, prairie onions are 1 to 2 foot (31-61 cm.) tall perennial herbs that form edible bulbs. They produce a starry head of clustered florets culminating in a globe-like inflorescence. Related to the Lily family, these plants are also called prairie onions due to their tenacious habit of growing on rocky hillsides....

The most expensive Monstera ever sold was a variegated species. Also known as Swiss cheese plant, due to the attractively cut leaves, one plant sold for nearly $5,000.00 USD with over 180 bids as collectors vied with each other for the specimen. The plant featured huge white and green, split foliage, and is one of the more rare species. You don’t have to spend that kind of money to get your hands on a white and green Monstera though....

What is Anthracnose on Beans? It can be incredibly rewarding to grow your own food, especially when you start to move beyond the seedlings you can buy at your local nursery. Beans are usually a pretty easy garden plant to grow directly from seed, since they produce abundantly and have few common problems in most areas. Unfortunately, anthracnose in beans can be a serious problem for some gardeners, but there are steps you can take to protect your plants....

Rarely do grapevine pests or disease kill a vine, but it helps to have information on preventing problems in grapes so the harvest will be robust. Learn how to take care of grapevine issues and be prepared to apply treatments quickly. Preventing Problems in Grapes Grapevines have specific cultural requirements. When these are met, most vines perform beautifully with few problems. Grapes perform best if grown in well-drained soil with plenty of organic amendment....

Common Problems with Indoor Edibles Insufficient light: While leafy greens, herbs, and some root vegetables may grow and produce well enough in a sunny southern window, lack of sunlight is one of the indoor vegetable problems many gardeners experience. Solution: Supplement natural sunlight with artificial light for a minimum exposure of 10 to 12 hours per day. Ambient temperature: Most houses are maintained at a fairly consistent temperature, yet fruiting and vining summer vegetables produce the most fruit when exposed to temperatures around 80 degrees F....

Using Cardboard Tubes for Pests Most toilet paper and paper towels come wrapped around a cardboard tube. When you have finished a roll, you still have that tube to dispose of. You will do better tossing that cardboard tube in the recycling bin than the garbage can, but now there is another cool alternative: cardboard tube pest control in the garden. It’s not difficult to start protecting plants with toilet paper rolls and it can be effective in a variety of ways....

About Peach Tree Pruning The performance of peach trees is dependent upon annual pruning combined with proper fertilization, irrigation, and pest management. Left unpruned, peach trees become susceptible to increased diseases, shorter life, and overproduction, resulting in smaller fruit. There are several reasons for pruning a peach tree. Pruning creates a strong framework that is able to support large yields. It also aids in balancing fruit production and vegetative growth. Pruning is used to control the height and spread of a tree, allowing for easier harvesting....

When to Prune a Pussy Willow Tree The first thing to learn when learning how to cut pussy willow trees is when to do it. The best time for when to prune a pussy willow tree is actually when the catkins are on the tree. This will ensure that you trim the plant before it has started active growth, but you will also not inadvertently eliminate the young branches that the catkins grow on....

Weeping Conifer Pruning If you are wondering how to prune weeping conifers, start with the most important cuts. Like with all trees, weeping pines pruning includes removing their dead, diseased, and broken branches. This type of pruning should be done as soon as the problem presents itself. It can be done at any time of the year. Another important aspect of weeping pine tree prune procedure involves cutting back branches that touch the soil....