Gardening Daily Tips
For You
Thursday February 4, 2010 |
Redbud, Eastern (Cercis canadensis) | Today's Featured Plant
Redbud, Eastern (Cercis canadensis)
Read the full profile of this plant at ArcaMax.com.
Interested in reading about other plants? Search through hundreds of plant profiles and helpful articles by keyword. |
| Comment on this Story | Printer Friendly | Send Story to a Friend | Top |
Q&A: Orchids in Greenhouse Question: I have several orchids in the greenhouse attached to my home. The greenhouse gets afternoon sun from 1pm until 5 pm. Is this too much sun for the orchids now that it is springtime? How should I protect the orchids in summer? They are doing well and have flowered over the winter.
Answer: Since the sun is strongest in the afternoon hours, I recommend providing some partial shade to your orchids. If you have taller potted plants, like palms, bamboo, or ficus, the orchids will appreciate the dappled shade they would provide from the hot sun. You can also use a light shade cloth over the section of the greenhouse where the orchids live. |
| Comment on this Story | Printer Friendly | Send Story to a Friend | Top |
Q&A: Is The Victory Pyracantha Poisonous To My Dogs? Question: I have two small dogs who love to chew. Do I need to be concerned about them ingesting berries, fruit, flowers, greens....anything from the Victory Pyracantha? Is this type of plant toxic to dogs?
Thank you!!
Answer: Although I have not found pyracantha listed in the common toxic plants lists, (It is related to the apple so this is not so surprising.) it is never a good idea to allow pets to develop the habit of chewing on plants because so many of the common plants are in fact toxic. (It also does the plant no good.) You might want to check with your vet as to plant toxicity and training tips on keeping them from nibbling. It could save their lives. Good luck!!! |
| Comment on this Story | Printer Friendly | Send Story to a Friend | Top |
Tip: Control Spider Mites Spider mites plague houseplants such as croton and cyclamen in winter. Mites are barely visible but create webbing when numerous. Spray plants with insecticidal soap 2 to 3 times a week and mist a few times to keep them away. |
| Comment on this Story | Printer Friendly | Send Story to a Friend | Top |
Valentine Box Ideas for Kids Help your kid prepare for Valentine's Day at school -- make a Valentine box to hold cards from their fellow students. You can find this fun craft, as well as more decorating ideas, in the ArcaMax Valentine's Day feature.
This special section also includes gift ideas, history and trivia, and books to read and buy online.
Visit the Valentine's Day feature.
-- From the ArcaMax editors |
| Comment on this Story | Printer Friendly | Send Story to a Friend | Top |
| Today's Reader Submitted Photos |
 
Click an image above to see full size and read caption.
To see more of our subscriber photos visit our full Photo Gallery.
Enter your Gardening Daily Tips pictures so you can show them off to other readers right here in this ezine and on the ArcaMax.com Web site. Click here to submit your photo.
Sincerely,
ArcaMax Editors |
 |
| Recent Stories |
 Q&A: Sprinkers or Drip in the Vegetable Garden
Q&A: Mixing Annuals with Perennials
Tip: Use Heat Mats for Seeds
Arborvitae, Northern White Cedar (Thuja occidentalis)
Q&A: Norfolk Island Pine Turning Brown
|
| More From ArcaMax Publishing |
| Newsletters: Comics - Knowledge - Lifestyles - News - More Classic Books: Fiction - Non Fiction - Short Stories - Sci Fi - More More: Quizzes - Sudoku - Crossword - Weather - Sports - Columns En Español: Ultimas Noticias - Tiras Comicas - Deportes - Sudoku |
Ad Free Newsletter
ArcaMax publications are now available in an "advertising-free" format.
Please click here for details. |
| |
| |
