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The Hebrew word for cedar comes from a root word meaning firm. It is known for the “firmness of roots” (Gesenius' Hebrew-Chaldee Lexicon). The adjective form of the word for cedar means firm, strong. moreover, What is the meaning of the…

Gardenia (Gardenia jasminoides), a woody perennial shrub, grows in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 8 through 11. If you're growing gardenias in a cooler climate, plant them in containers and bring them indoors for the…

Spread mulch over your Asiatic lilies. Once planted, place 2-3 inches of any type of organic mulch over the planting area. Make sure your Asiatic lilies have “cool feet.” In other words, the roots should be protected from the hot sun that…

Water my arrowhead plant Your syngonium needs to be watered regularly, two to three times a week during the season, with room-temperature water and ideally non-calcareous. Rainwater is good, otherwise, remember to put water in a container a…

A Prairie Planting Idea with Helenium, Rudbeckia and Grasses Planted in masses and drifts of color, rudbeckia, crocosmia, helenium, echinacea, eryngium create drama and impact. Blooming in succession over a long season, they are…

Trimming them back after flowering encourages fresh growth and new flowers. Cut back dead bulb foliage if not done already. It is important to wait until the foliage dies down naturally, as cutting back too early can lead to blindness next…

Plumeria trees are tropical and therefore must have conditions at least approximating tropical/subtropical in order to flourish. Plumeria do best in full sun with at least a half day's sun exposure to bloom properly. They do well when…

Your Peace Lily enjoys weekly waterings, but it will tell you when it needs water by drooping its leaves. During the winter months feel free to only water your plant fortnightly. moreover, Why is it called a peace lily? The name derives…

Japanese yews are more cold-hardy than many evergreen shrubs, thriving in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 4 through 7. moreover, Are Japanese yews cold hardy? This species is cold hardy to -30° F (USDA-NRCS, 2017),…

Prices for these products range from $1 – $3 per linear foot for whole posts, and from $1.50 – $3.50/board foot for milled lumber, which is far above the prices for most conventional hardwood lumber. moreover, Are locust trees messy? Are…