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They are known as deciduous trees and coniferous trees. Deciduous trees lose their leaves in the winter. Coniferous trees typically do not lose their leaves in winter. ... Because of this, they are often called “evergreens.” Both types of…

Lantana (Lantana camara) flowers have such a potent effect against mosquitoes a scholarly journal published a report about it: The Journal of the American Mosquito Control Association (yes, there is such a journal) shares that "lantana…

Outdoors. They can be used in hanging baskets and containers or planted into the ground. They don't like heavy rain and strong winds so would appreciate a sheltered site in dappled shade with dry soil. They are fairly hardy and can tolerate…

moreover, Is purple passion vine a perennial? Passiflora incarnata, commonly known as maypop, purple passionflower, true passionflower, wild apricot, and wild passion vine, is a fast-growing perennial vine with climbing or trailing…

Dusty Miller may be grown from seed sown early indoors and transplanted outside after frost, or sown directly in the garden after frost. moreover, Can dusty miller be divided? Centaurea cineraria is just one of the plant species commonly…

According to Clemson Cooperative Extension, southern highbush blueberries should be picked every five to seven days once they are fully ripe, while rabbiteye blueberries should be picked every 10 days. Fully ripe blueberries will fall off…

Bleeding heart plants are perennials. Their roots will survive cold winter temperatures, but their foliage and flowers might not. This isn't usually too much of a problem, as the plants bloom in the spring and early summer, fading and dying…

Hens and chicks (Sempervivum tectorum) are fun and easy succulents to grow and they are safe plants around dogs, cats and horses. Hens and chicks have only low toxicity in children and adults. moreover, Why are my hens and chicks closing…

Start with a white base. Add a small amount of blue and then an even smaller amount of red (if you have purple, you can use this in place of the red). Continue adding blue and red (be sure to always keep to amount of red smaller than the…

Give catmint plenty of space as it tends to grow wider than tall. Although it prefers full sun, catmint will thrive with some afternoon shade. Keep new plants or transplants watered until they can fend for themselves. moreover, Is…