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Swaddled Babies Orchid Info There are ten species in the genus Anguloa, all of which hail from South America. Care of swaddled babies is similar to other orchids but relies upon mimicking the plant’s native region. Most growers find that a greenhouse and high humidity are the keys to care of swaddled babies. Swaddled babies orchid is one of the largest plants at nearly 2 feet (61 cm.) in height. The name refers to the appearance of a tiny baby swathed in blankets in the interior of the flower....

Understanding Tree Root Systems Trees use their roots to provide stability and gather water and nutrients. The types of tree root systems vary from shallow to deep, wide to narrow. Some have massive taproots and little peripheral root growth. Others, such as many conifers, have extensive root masses that spread far out from the base of the tree in search of resources. These types of trees have deeper spreading roots and surface feeder roots....

Why Do Radish Leaves Turn Yellow? Radish growing problems may stem from anything from overcrowding, lack of adequate sun, competing weeds, insufficient water, nutrient deficiency, pests and/or disease. Radish leaves that are turning yellow may be the result of any number of the above as well. There are a number of diseases that result in yellowing leaves as at least one sign of infection. This may include septoria leaf spot, which is a fungal disease....

Riparian laws, or those that govern natural bodies of water, are determined by state government. Even if you are using a body of water on your property such as a pond, there are other concerns. Bacteria and pathogens have been found to contaminate produce, livestock, and vegetation. Very dangerous diseases may occur if you pump water from a pond to a garden. It is crucial to have a water sample tested to determine if it is safe to use....

What is Halo Blight? Vegetable gardeners everywhere delight in the growing of beans. The sheer selection of color and variety is enough to make a plant lover squeal, adding in these plants’ uncanny ability to produce a massive amount of pods for their size is just icing on the cake. Beans are incredibly easy to grow for many beginner gardeners unless you run into problems like halo blight in beans. There are two major bacterial blights in beans that are worth noting, one of which is halo blight....

What is Honey Fungus? You see a cluster of unassuming mushrooms at most 6 inches (15 cm.) high and ¾ inch (2 cm.) across, but it’s what you don’t see that’s the mind boggling story behind honey fungus. The honey mushroom is actually the largest living organism in the world. What you see is only a very small portion of the actual size of the fungus. Honey fungus identification is made certain by what you don’t see beneath the soil surface and lurking inside infected trees....

What is Ornamental Oregano? Many plants that are considered herbs have long-lasting greenery and bright jaunty flowers that are like a magnet to bees, moths, and other insects. Growing ornamental oregano provides a subtle oregano taste to food but is more often used for its unique appearance. Many of the forms are perfect for hanging baskets or as trailing accents in a rockery. They need little specialized care and are as hardy as their more common cousins....

What is Urban Agriculture? Think food only grows in the country? What about agriculture in the city? Such an activity relies on using available space and resources as well as utilizing local citizens to maintain the garden. It can be a small or large space and be as simple as a vacant field with corn to a more complex, highly involved series of gardens like a pea patch. The key to efficient city farming is planning and getting others involved....

About Pindo Palm Problems Pindo palms (Butia capitata) are slow growing, cold tolerant, upright trees with blue green to silver palm-shaped foliage that unfurls into a natural open-crown shape. These evergreens are native to Argentina, Brazil, and Uruguay. The trees blossom with showy, white blooms in the spring prior to the production of its yellow/orange fleshy fruit. While pindo palms are cold tolerant and thrive in well-draining soils, they do not do well with “wet feet,” which increases the likelihood that the trees will get a disease....

Unfortunately, grandma’s special recipe of a little water, mouthwash, and dish soap won’t rid a home of termites like it can rid a garden of aphids. Exterminators must be brought in to fumigate infestations. As you prepare for the extermination date, you may wonder “will fumigation kill plants in my landscape?” Continue reading to learn about protecting plants during fumigation. Will Fumigation Kill Plants? When homes are fumigated for termites, exterminators usually place a large tent or tarp over the home....

Kiwi for Cold Climates A. deliciosa is native to Southern China where it is considered to be the national fruit. In the early 1900s, this plant was brought to New Zealand. The fruit (actually a berry) was thought to taste like gooseberries, so it came to be called “Chinese Gooseberry.” During the 1950s, the fruit became commercially grown and exported and, thus, a new name was coined for the fruit – kiwi, in reference to New Zealand’s furry, brown national bird....

Lawn Grass for Zone 3 Zone 3 plants must be extremely winter-hardy and able to thrive in spite of cooler year-round temperatures. Growing grass in cold climates can be challenging because of the short growing season and extreme weather. In fact, there are only a handful of appropriate turfgrass options for this zone. There are more zone 3 ornamental grasses, but these are mostly hybrids of each other and lack diversity....

Best Zone 5 Lily Plants Lilies are classed as belonging to Lillium, a large genus of herbaceous flowering plants which arise from bulbs. There are nine main divisions of lily hybrids, dividing them by form but mostly by their parent plants. Not all of these are suitable for zone 5 climate conditions, which may range between -10 and -20 degrees F. (-23 to -29 C.). Lilies need a period of cool dormant conditions to promote flowering, but a word of caution to northern gardeners – bulbs may be prone to freezing in cold climates, which can ruin the plant and cause bulbs to rot....

Choosing Evergreen Tree Varieties Choosing the right plant that is hardy in your zone is important. This is because some plants are not able to withstand the temperatures in your region. While site selection, soil type, debris, and care requirements must all go into deciding your plant choice, zone is one of the most vital considerations. Not all evergreen tree varieties will perform well in every zone. Some of our options for evergreen trees in zone 7 can help you decide what plants are right for your garden....