Propagate calla lilies from seed to increase genetic diversity in your plant population. Division of the rhizomes is a common, fast and reliable way to propagate these plants, but new plants are a clone of the parent plant. Seeds contain genetic information from two plants, and the resulting offspri

The fuchsia swing plant, also called fuchsia "Swingtime," has large red and white blooms that appear from June until October. This fuchsia variety has a trailing growth habit and may be grown in a container or in the the ground. It does best in partial shade and soil that holds moisture well. The fu

Water and air make up 50 percent of an ideal garden soil, notes the National Garden Association's William Moths. The other 50 percent consists of solid material with plant-sustaining nutrients. Even ideal garden soil, however, can form a nearly impenetrable mass when wet for an extended time. Compac

Phlox is one of many types of small ground cover.Kazuko Kimizuka/Photodisc/Getty ImagesGround cover often gets overlooked, but it actually plays a large part in many landscape designs. Ground cover takes up space between plants and puts down roots in difficult locations, where other...

Weeping Cherry is a cultivar of the ornamental Higan cherry species known botanically as Prunus subhirtella "Pendula." Weeping cherry carries the same cold-hardy characteristics as their upright counterparts, producing an abundance of white to palest pink blooms in spring. Weeping cherry is planted

Wild flowers are elegant and beautiful flowers. They are low-maintenance and will typically grow wherever they are planted, as long as they get the sun and water they require. Wild flowers in Tennessee can be planted in spring, summer or fall and will have plenty of time to grow and bloom. A typical

A typical umbelliferous flower head.Jupiterimages/Photos.com/Getty ImagesWith hundreds of genera and thousands of species from which to choose, identifying plants in the carrot or celery family, the Umbelliferae, also known as Apiaceae, is a challenge. White to greenish-white flowers,...

Deer browsing is a common problem among many homeowners living in urban areas. While no plant is completely immune from deer browsing, there are plants deer prefer to feed on and some that are more resistant to deer feeding. Several species of cacti are deer-resistant and are seldom damaged by feedi

Beans produce rather large, hard-coated seeds that are often used to conduct basic plant-growth experiments. A seed contains not only a plant embryo, but initial food stuffs until the bean plant reaches sunlight and begins photosynthesis.

The satsuma mandarin tree (Citrus reticulata) is a tangerine-bearing citrus tree native to Japan. The satsuma tree bears fruit from the end of spring, ripening in October, November or December. Satsuma trees can grow up to 20 feet tall and bear the most fruit when planted in a sunny area. Though som

Fusarium and verticillium are the most common tomato diseases.Yellow cherry tomatoes & red plum tomatoes. Diversity image by L. Shat from Fotolia.comTomatoes are among the most popular vegetables in home gardens and are good for eating fresh, canning, freezing and drying. Tomato plants...

Since milk is chock-full of vitamins and minerals, it is only natural to wonder if plants would get an extra boost if hydrated with it instead of water. Milk is full of protein and fats, which offer a great breeding ground for bacteria. When you water your plants with milk, you usually end up with w

Browsing through any local garden center, home landscapers are likely to find a number of plants and shrubs that would enhance their overall design scheme. For convenience and ease of transport, these plants arrive in small plastic pots. They must then be transplanted from the tubs into the desired

Arborvitaes are plants common to the Eastern United States. They can be grown as trees, container plants or as shrubs. They make excellent evergreen hedges. If you have a raspberry garden and you want to add an arborvitae to the landscape, you just need to follow a few guidelines. As long as the arb

Rabbits are the bane of many gardeners' lives, ransacking vegetable patches and killing vulnerable plants and trees in their quest for food. At one time it may have been acceptable to solve the problem with a shotgun, but many people now prefer not to kill or harm rabbits. Fortunately, there are eff

The Yoshino cherry tree has showy white or pink flowers that emerge before the leaves in the spring. It is a quick-growing tree with upright and horizontal branching, which makes it an appealing option for planting near walkways. Growing a Yoshino cherry tree with a solid structure requires appropri

One way to propagate dogwoods is by taking stem cuttings from a mature tree, rooting and planting them. Dogwoods can be started by several methods, germinating seeds, air layering or grafting. But starting a new dogwood from a cutting is not difficult for most gardeners. Wait until the end of flowe

Modern hydroponic grow light systems are available with high-output, low-heat fluorescent lights that will not burn plants if hung at least 4 inches from the plant tops. Because water is used near these systems, ensure the lighting fixture you purchase is approved by Underwriters Laboratories, which

Heather flowers symbolize a change from the mundane to the extraordinary.Martin Carlsson/Photodisc/Getty ImagesAccording to Kathleen Karlsen of Living Arts Originals, the use of flowers as symbols for human characteristics began in ancient times. Flowers and plants were often associated...

Babiana (Baboon flower) is a member of the Iridaceae genus that has about 80 different species. The deciduous plant species produces flowering stems with at least six 2-inch flowers. Flowers can be violet, purple, blue, white and red. The baboon flower has hairy green leaves that spread out to resem