Bean Beads for Jewelry Any type of dried bean can be made into bean beads for jewelry. Some of the heirloom varieties have fabulous colors and patterns but even the common black eyed pea or pinto bean look stunning when polished and buffed, encircling the wrist or throat. Mescal bean beads have been a popular jewelry bead for centuries as well as being used for trading among many Native American people....
Wisconsin to Missouri Lawn Care Schedule Lawn care begins long before those first blades of grass start to green up in the spring. As the snow melts off the turf, spring cleanup is the first step. Remove the branches, twigs and pinecones that came down over the winter. Rake any leaves that may have blown onto the grass and pick up debris. This is also a good time to survey the lawn for perennial weeds, snow mold and mole damage....
There are numerous reasons why seeds and seedlings fail, but here we reveal the most common culprits getting in the way of your growing goals. 1. The seed is too old Your growing plans have little chance of coming to fruition if the seeds are too old to germinate. ‘No harm will come to you from using old seeds, but as seed viability decreases over time inevitably you won’t get such a good germination rate,’ says garden designer and horticulturist Matt James....
Some people seek out drought-tolerant shade trees to block the hot summer sun, while others may be looking for fruit trees because of the benefits they can provide. Of course, other people may want specific trees and shrubs to accent their landscape or garden. So which type of tree suits you? So which type of tree suits you? Click the image below to learn more about trees that meet your needs....
When starting a vegetable garden, an Italian theme is a great place to start. Italy is known to have some of the most sumptuous cuisine in the world, and Italian cooks know the key to good food is good produce. The country has a rich, and diverse soil, combined with microclimates that allow certain food crops to flourish and taste incredible. Varieties that are prized in Italian cookery have been food staples for centuries and contribute to the unique flavors and textures found in the country’s cuisine....
The effects of climate change on wildlife may seem subtle, until we take a really close look at them. As we gain more knowledge it becomes apparent that the impact of climate change on wildlife is actually life threatening to some species. Those species not directly imperiled are nonetheless impacted. Keep reading to learn how climate change affects wildlife and how you can make a difference by creating a wildlife garden and more....
Vego has now made a deep dive into a new, colorful world, unveiling more exciting garden bed colors, and I cannot wait to place another order. I’m pretty sure that when I tell you how I came to love Vego’s innovative garden beds, you’ll want to make your own garden as easy and functional as mine. And, I’ll give you a sneak peek into their two new garden bed colors that will add vibrance and beauty to your garden....
How To Keep Okra Fresh And Store It For Later After you harvest okra you can keep it fresh by storing it in the crisper drawer of your refrigerator for two to three days. Be sure the pods are dry, then you can loosely pack the unwashed okra in paper towels, then in perforated plastic bags. It is important they stay dry; any moisture that forms can cause the pods to turn slimy....
Seeds the Day I don’t have a lot of space. Everything is normally crammed into whatever empty niche I can find or make use of. Don’t get me wrong. It’s not trashy looking or anything, and I’m not surrounded by piles of stuff floor to ceiling, but it’s cramped. My house isn’t that big. And when I do find a place to store items, there’s the issue of having to move around a bunch of things to find what I want, when I want....
Plants that make good sound barriers feature thickly-foliaged branches that are tightly woven together. Evergreen plants are especially effective because they work year around. Studies have shown that a “forest” of a variety of plants provides the best sound abatement, while planting perpendicular to the noise source is also encouraged. Mixed plantings provide the best buffer due to different leaf sizes and textures absorb sound at different rates and levels....
Cuttings are also useful for saving plants that won’t survive winter in your USDA hardiness zone. You can grow the cuttings indoors on a sunny windowsill, or in a greenhouse, and plant them out in the spring. August is a good time in most locations to take semi-ripe cuttings and some softwood cuttings. You can perform a simple snap test to see what stage the plant is at. Take a stem and bend it back toward itself – if it does not cleanly snap then it is softwood; if it breaks cleanly, then it is ideal for semi-ripe cuttings....
So what plants should be pruned in spring? Which plants shouldn’t? Read on to learn more about pruning basics and plants you shouldn’t prune in spring. Four Plants You Shouldn’t Prune in Spring A general rule of thumb may help. If a plant blooms before May, do not prune in spring. Here are a few garden favorites that should not be trimmed back in spring. Note that the best time to prune these shrubs is immediately after flowering is done....
Types Of Groundcovers to Prevent Weeds Groundcovers can add a surprising pop of color or texture, differentiate between landscape spaces, provide erosion control, and just plain look good. The best groundcovers to prevent weeds are low-growing, dense, mat-forming evergreens, but there are deciduous choices that work well too. There are groundcovers for sun, part sun, and shady areas that can provide ornamental beauty as well as outcompete weeds. Best Groundcover Plants to Prevent Weeds For best results, first remove all the weeds in the planting site....
About Potatoes Potatoes get rather a bad rap. Much is made about tomatoes, related in the family Solanaceae, but no one makes a big deal about tomatoes despite the fact that they can be fried, sauteed, broiled, boiled, baked, roasted and of course mashed. Potatoes (Solanum tuberosum) are an annual, cool season crop. There are seven types of potatoes: red, russet, white, yellow, purple/blue, fingerling and petite. Each has that earthy aroma and flavor but some seem almost buttery, while others are extra starchy, nutty or even somewhat sweet....
Identifying a Douglas Fir Tussock Moth The caterpillars rather than the moths are what feed on and damage fir trees. These are some of the identifying characteristics of the Douglas fir tussock moth caterpillar: Approximately 1.25 inches (3.2 cm) long.A gray-brown body and a shiny black head.Tussocks (or tufts) of black hair – two at the front and one at the back.Short brown hairs emanating from red spots. Spotting the caterpillars is the easiest way to identify this pest, but you may also spot other stages of the Douglas fir tussock moth life cycle:...
A newer hybrid, called philodendron little hope, is a smaller version with the same striking leaves but in a more manageable size. Learn more about philodendron little hope care and regular hope care to enjoy one or more of these tropical beauties in your home. About the Philodendron Hope Plant Hope is Philodendron bipinnatifidum, also known as tree philodendron. It’s part of the large group of tropical plants called philodendron....
You don’t have to sacrifice flowers or lush foliage if you choose the right plants. Perennials, evergreens, bulbs, native plants, and more offer selections that will tick both boxes. There are even drought-tolerant fruit trees that will add rich pickings to your garden. Make a checklist of your garden attributes such as well-draining soil, sun exposure, ease of access, and other factors. Even the most unfussy plant will perform best in decent soil that isn’t boggy and with some sun exposure....
Learning how to harvest flower seeds is all about timing – doing it too soon will result in underdeveloped seeds. Leave flowers in place on plants and let them mature until the seed heads or pods are brown and dry. Some seeds can be replanted immediately, while others are best saved for sowing next spring. There are many flower seeds to sow in September, particularly hardy perennial flowers – the seeds will wait until spring or early summer next year to emerge and provide additional blooms....
Mature trees typically reach 60 feet (18m) or less, but sometimes grow taller. The one-inch (1.5 cm) curved needles on this conifer grow in clusters and are an eye-popping silver blue. These stay on the tree year-round and are a primary ornamental feature. Quick Atlas Cedar Facts: Botanical name: Cedrus atlantica Height: 40-60 feet (12-18m) but occasionally to 120 feet (36.5m)Spread: 30-40 feet (9-12m)Sun exposure: Full sun or partial shadeSoil requirements: Soil tolerant, accepting loam, clay or sandHardiness zones: USDA 6-9When to plant: Spring or fall...
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