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Impatiens perform best in moist, well-drained soils in partial shade. Sites that receive 2 to 4 hours of filtered sun during the day or morning sun and afternoon shade are usually ideal. Impatiens can also be grown in heavy shade. However,…

While there is no cure for the common cold, and the cough that comes with it during winters, radishes can actually help you fight these ailments. This root veggie has anti-congestive properties, which help clear the mucus from your throat…

So for best outcome and to ensure your hollies aren't unduly stressed, wait until late winter or early spring — just as the plant breaks dormancy — before you do any major downsizing. By waiting till your hollies are about to begin active…

Monkey grass is a groundcover that looks very similar to turf grass. It is the common name for liriope (Liriope muscari), but it is also referred to as border grass. ... Dwarf mondo grass has thinner leaves and a finer texture than liriope.…

Spearmint and peppermint are reputed to work well against insects like mosquitoes, flies, and spiders, making them ideal for the backyard garden. moreover, Do peppermint plants repel mosquitoes? Peppermint, pennyroyal (Mentha pulegium)…

A Healthy Watering Schedule Geraniums prefer moist but well-draining soil. ... If you don't have a moisture meter, try sticking your finger into the soil, 1 inch down. Water the geraniums when the soil is on the dry side. During warm…

As hens and chicks grow, their bottom leaves will shrivel up and die. Sometimes this is caused by overwatering, underwatering, not enough light or other stresses to the plant. ... If you are going to clean up your plants it is best to do it…

Choosing and Preparing a Planting Site Irises will bloom best in full sun. ... Bearded irises must not be shaded out by other plants; many do best in a special bed on their own. They prefer fertile, neutral to slightly…

It apparently is an orderly, non-invasive vine, whose stems become covered with climbing rootlets, that can be used both as a climbing vine or a ground cover. However, in this North Carolina State University Horticulture site on Climbing…

Honeysuckle* - Commonly used in traditional Chinese medicine. More than 30 useful substances can be absorbed by the body by smoking the dried flower petals. Plays a key role in resisting bacteria, regulating immunity reducing blood fat,…