Pampas grass is perennial grows up to 10 feet tall.pampas image by Hubert from Fotolia.comAny garden design will benefit from a selection of tall perennial plants. Tall plants create a strong visual backdrop at the rear of a flower border, when combined with shorter plants to the front....

Excessive pear production can weigh down branches and sap energy from the tree, weakening the plant, decreasing the quality of each fruit and lowering fruit yield in the subsequent year. Fallen fruits can become a nuisance in the yard and may attract wild animals. All pear trees benefit from annual

A relative of the morning glory, moonflowers also grow along long, twining vines. Unlike the morning glory, that blooms early in the day, moonflowers are prized for their pure white blossoms that open in the evening and nighttime hours. These annual vines reach between 8 and 12 feet tall, provide ri

Rose of Sharon, a large shrub that can reach 12 feet in height, is a member of the Hibiscus family. Failure to bloom is a common problem, according to horticulturist B. Rosie Lerner of the Purdue Extension.

Hummingbirds are attracted to nectar-rich flowers, even in pots.hummingbird hovering image by Clarence Alford from Fotolia.comOne of the most rewarding aspects of planting a garden is viewing the wildlife that it attracts. Hummingbirds, in particular, are a welcome sight as they flit from...

With its long growing season and finicky needs, celery is a challenging plant to grow. Although most gardeners begin with transplants because celery seed takes so long to germinate, you can grow celery from seed if you're willing to start the process early. You can save seed for future crops, althou

Toilets are devices used in the modern world to contain or remove human excrement. In most countries throughout the developed world toilets work on a flush mechanism whereby the waste is taken away via a sewage system.

Aquatic plant growth is beneficial to the overall health of a pond or lake and any animals living in or around it. However, overly dense plant growth (more than 25 percent of total surface area) can endanger aquatic life and hamper recreational activities.

The Malaysian coconut palm is a dwarf plant that may still reach 60 or more feet tall. The palm is hardy only in U.S. Department of Agriculture Plant Hardiness Zones 10 to 11 and has a high tolerance to salt spray and is often found in tropical coastlines. Malayan dwarf produces nearly full-sized co

The original tomato is a warm-season plant requiring a long growing period -- not quite the ideal plant for Ohio's climate. But with popularity came experimentation and diversity. Now, the tomato is the most widely-grown backyard vegetable. As a result, many new cultivars have been developed so that

Berm mounds of dirt break up an otherwise monotonous landscape. These berms can also block out parts of the landscape that gardeners do not want everyone else to see and keep people from traveling through certain areas on the landscape. They are also excellent places to showcase some of your favorit

Redwoods are in the genus Sequoia and are among the tallest trees in the world. In fact, the Coast redwood is the tallest tree species in the world and can grow more than 370 feet tall. The dogwood is a common tree in native deciduous forests and also is used as a landscape tree. The dogwood carries

There's nothing quite as disappointing as going to the garden one day to find those juicy strawberries you've been letting ripen until bright red have been chewed up by slugs. Slugs thrive in moist, dark areas, so they love the atmosphere in strawberry patches, especially as a meal is close at hand.

Saltpeter, also called potassium nitrate, KNO3, and nitrate of potash, is a versatile substance used for gardening, stump removal, medicine, cooking, preserving meats, and making explosives. The purchase of saltpeter in large quantities is regulated by the U.S. federal government, due its explosive

Large-sized palms, freshly dug from a nursery field or growing in large pots, weigh hundreds of pounds. Once planted, the upright palm may wobble or lean as a result of soil settling or strong winds. Until the roots grow outward and stabilize the upper weight of the canopy, landscapers often stake p

The three main species of cultivated blueberries are Rabbiteye, Lowbush and Highbush, with Highbush divided into Northern and Southern Highbush subspecies. All of these blueberry species need mulching. Mulch preserves soil moisture and pH, adds nitrogen and discourages weeds and cutworms. While blue

Chemical weed killers can be a great way to kill weeds, but they can be harmful to the health of humans and pets. There are non-chemical solutions available to kill weeds, including water. Boiling water can kill weeds, and a steamer can be used as a weed killer.

Hummingbirds are attracted to brightly colored flowers that are rich in nectar. If you are planning a garden to attract hummingbirds, flowering perennials are a good choice. They provide splashes of color year after year and can be used as fillers around larger shrubs. Even if you have a small plant

Coffee trees are the source of your morning cup of coffee, but they also feature fragrant blooms and clusters of shiny green foliage. Even if you can't wait the three or four years it might take for a tree to produce a few beans, you can enjoy the coffee plant's aesthetics. The coffee plant, typical

Gardening tips are not hard to come by. Gardening has been a hobby, avocation or job for millions of people for over thousands of years, so the well of advice is far from empty. No such entity as the ten most important or most useful gardening tips actually exists, but you can always gain some type