Propagation Of Lavender: Tips For Rooting Cuttings From Lavender

By Jackie Carroll Can you ever have too many lavender plants? This article explains how to propagate lavender from cuttings. The project doesn’t require any special equipment, and it’s easy enough for a beginner. Read on to learn more. Propagating Lavender Plants You can start lavender from hardwood or softwood cuttings. Softwood cuttings are taken from the soft, pliable tips of new growth. Hardwood is thicker than softwood and resists bending. It may snap off if you force it to bend. The best type of cutting to use depends on the type of lavender and the time of year. Softwood cuttings are plentiful in spring, and you can gather more of them without destroying the parent plant. They root quickly but aren’t as reliable as hardwood cuttings. While softwood cuttings are only available in spring, you can take hardwood cuttings in spring or fall. Some types of lavender bloom freely,

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Identifying Flowers: Learn About Flower Types And Inflorescences

By Bonnie L. Grant Flowering plants are angiosperms and produce a set of sexual organs in specially modified leaf sets. These blooms are sometimes arranged in groups which are called an inflorescence. What is an inflorescence? Simply put, it is a cluster of two or more flowers. Their arrangement brings to rise specific names, such as racemes or panicles. The variety of forms and shapes in an inflorescence is varied and complex. It can sometimes be tricky to ascertain if a flower is just a flower or an inflorescence. A little perspective on what do flower types mean and how to categorize them should help clear up much of the confusion. What Do Flower Types Mean? Flowering plants are one of the visual treats in the world. The sheer number of colors and forms make angiosperm one of the most diverse forms of life on our planet. All that diversity

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Cotton Grass Info – Facts About Cotton Grass In The Landscape

By Bonnie L. Grant The whisper of grass swaying against itself in the wind may not be as intoxicating as the pitter patter of little feet, but it surely comes close. The peaceful movement of an expanse of wooly cotton grass is both soothing and mesmerizing. Eriophorum cotton grass is a member of the sedge family that is native to arctic and temperate zones of Europe and North America. It makes and elegant addition to the landscape in moist acidic soils. Cotton Grass Info Common cotton grass is widespread across Europe, Siberia and many other wetland and boggy habitats. It is a wild plant that colonizes cranberry bogs, marshes and other moist areas. Considered a weed in some agricultural sites, it is able to reproduce by its prolific airy cotton grass seeds or by roots. Get informed with the facts about cotton grass so you can see if it is right

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Chinese Garden Design: Tips For Creating Chinese Gardens

By Mary H. Dyer, Master Naturalist and Master Gardener A Chinese garden is a place of beauty, serenity and a spiritual connection with nature that provides busy people with much-needed respite from a noisy, stressful world. It isn’t difficult to understand the ever-increasing interest in this ancient art form. Let’s learn more about how to create a Chinese garden of your own. Chinese Garden Design Three major elements of a Chinese garden traditionally include: Water – representing living, constantly changing nature Stones – indicating stability and strength Plants – which provide beauty, texture and meaning Architecture such as pavilions and teahouses provide a place for reflection, conversation and refreshments. Chinese Garden Plants Chinese gardens contain a variety of plants chosen to provide beauty for each season. Chinese garden plants may include trees, shrubs, perennials, annuals and aquatic plants. Bonsai plants are also common. Bamboo is an important plant that symbolizes

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How to Fly with A Gun – Without Getting Arrested

Written by Pat Henry on The Prepper Journal.

I recently returned from a trip out of town where I traveled with my concealed carry firearm. Sometimes I leave the gun at home when I fly but if my destination state honors my concealed carry permit and a few other factors line up, I will always fly with a gun. Now most of you […]

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Best Vines For Hot Gardens: Tips On Growing Drought Tolerant Vines

By Amy Grant If you are a gardener living in a hot, arid climate, I’m sure you have researched and or tried a number of drought tolerant plant varieties. There are many drought resistant vines suited for dry gardens. The following discusses some excellent vines for hot gardens. Why Grow Drought Tolerant Climbing Plants? Growing drought tolerant vines satisfies several criteria. The most obvious being their need for very little water; they aren’t cactus though, and do require some. Often hand in hand with lack of water is oppressive heat. Growing drought tolerant vines creates a natural arbor of shade that is often 10 degrees cooler than the surrounding sun-drenched landscape. Vines that can handle drought can also be planted right up against the house, again lending a curtain of greenery while cooling the inside temperature. Vines for hot gardens also provide wind protection, thus reducing dust, sun glare and

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STOP! Don’t Throw Away These Treasures!

Storage and preparation can both be pretty expensive. It would be a shame to throw away items that would save us money when you can turn your trash into treasures, but that’s what we do every day. Many items that Read More

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