Vintage fiberglass shades are both decorative and durable, but time leaves them somewhat dirty, whether they have been in constant use or forgotten about for decades. Some fiberglass shades have a texture which appears to…
Normally, roots are plant parts that grow underground and shoots are erect, aboveground structures. Orchid plant parts broaden the definitions of both of these words. Some orchid roots never permeate the ground, and some shoots…
Red passion flower plants (Passiflora vitifolia) develop since evergreen tropical vines in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 10 and 11. This jungle blossom originates in Central and South America in which it’s known…
Blackberries will grow almost anywhere and that’s part of the appeal. This tolerant berry thrives in the poorest of soils in the wild but is happier and more successful in nitrogen-rich soil containing abundant natural…
Tomato plants thrive in full sunlight in humus-rich, well-drained soil with a pH between 6.0 and 6.8. Although tomato plants can tolerate slightly dry soil, they perform best when the soil stays evenly moist, as…
Having various shrubs and bushes in your yard can mean that your care schedule for pruning is going to be booked up at various times of the year. But if you’ve both holly and late-blooming…
Fluorescent tube lighting fixtures use a ballast to control the amount of current that is sent through the lighting tube. The ballast also gives the initial surge of power to begin the arc release within…
Like children, vegetables grow best when well fed. Fertilizers contain essential macro-nutrients, nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium — the N-P-K ratio displayed on the tag — and micronutrients, like manganese and calcium, in varying amounts for…
The holly family (Ilex spp.) Contains hundreds of species varying in size, form and leaf colour. Some are ideal for short hedges, while others make amazing, tall screens for privacy. The fast-growing Ilex x aquipernyi,…
The gerber daisy (Gerbera jamesonii) is loved for its sturdy, star-shaped blooms and its bold, bright colors. Native to South Africa — its alternate name is Transvaal daisy — it grows as an annual where…