When you hear the word "stingray," you may automatically think of the beautiful saltwater species. However, several freshwater species also exist, and some can even be kept in large home aquariums. Seek out information in books and magazines, on websites and through hobbyists to learn about these f

Aeonium arboreum is a succulent plant with rosette-shaped leaves available in a wide range of colors, including various shades of green, purple and nearly black. The plants grow from 1 foot to 3 feet tall and form clumps up to 3 feet across. Aeonium arboreum performs best in well-drained soil with e

Japanese beetles hitched a ride on iris bulbs in the early 1900s from Japan. In their native country they have natural predators that keep the population under control, but in the United States and Canada their population is controlled only by gardeners. This can make for a lot of gardens with eaten

Although poppy seeds make a common and harmless addition to foods, poppy plants can cause serious illness, coma and even death if ingested. These plants contain toxins known as alkaloids.

Gardenia shrubs bloom with white flowers.Medioimages/Photodisc/Photodisc/Getty ImagesAustralia is the home of a wide variety of shrubs, whether native or imported, that produce flowers. Many of these shrubs also make for good hedges, although pruning and shaping will be required to...

Upside down tomato planters have been popular for several seasons, but there are a variety of vegetables that grow well in this type of suspended environment. Vertical gardeners have been able to increase their gardens' sizes by using the air space above the traditional garden to grow peppers, straw

If you are a culinary enthusiast, you may have seen nopales in the vegetable section of your local produce market. If you are a plant or cactus lover, you have probably seen the nopales cactus in a nursery or garden section. Often a mystery to those unfamiliar, the nopales cactus is a powerhouse of

The bucket pins on a 700 Series Bobcat are the main components that secure the bucket to the lift arms and the tilting cylinder on the machine. Over time, excessive use can damage the bucket pins or cause the pins to wear down. Once a bucket pin is worn out or damaged, it must be replaced before the

Building a docking station for your laptop can help create a more ergonomic work environment, allowing you to place the laptop at a more natural angle and reducing the typical hunching-over posture that many people take when working with their laptops. You can build your own docking station by using

The positive effect of magnetism on plant, animal and human life has been studied since the discovery of magnetism in the 16th century. It wasn't until the 19th century, however, that Louis Pasteur observed the positive effect of the earth's magnetic field on plant growth. Today, seed distributors m

Thrips are small winged insects in the family Thripidae that pierce plant tissues with their mouthparts and cause distortion or discoloration in the affected plant parts. Many pesticides are available to treat thrips, but their effectiveness is limited because of the life cycle of the thrip. Most

The yellow, sometimes called golden, shrimp plant is a small shrub native to the West Indies and Mexico, but capable of growing in all of the United States (even in colder climates if kept indoors). The shrub has shiny green leaves and a tall, spindly flower stalk in the middle that resembles a shri

A garden design adumbrated with pink perennials can offer the finishing touch to a garden. It also can work as the main theme to provide show-stopping color. From delicate pale pink blooms to large bursts of fuchsia or deep rose, perennials with pink flowers can give a gardener infinite satisfaction

There are many lavender roses, in all categories from hybrid teas to shrubs. Any roses that are described as "blue" are really lavender, since a true blue rose does not exist. When choosing lavender roses from catalogs or the Internet, remember that they don't photograph well---they often look reddi

Wheelbarrows help keep your garden clean when you're weeding.Ben Bloom/Photodisc/Getty ImagesWhile weeds in your garden can be an eyesore, they also can be a threat to the general health of your plants. Weeds steal valuable nutrients and water from the plants around them and make life...

Sourwood, also known by its botanical name Oxydendrum arboreum, is a deciduous tree native to the southeastern United States. Although it can be found growing in other parts of the world, its native range extends north to south from southern Pennsylvania to northern Florida, and east to west from th

Stay safe when a tornado threatens by following tornado safety tips.Twister image by Isa from Fotolia.comA tornado can strike anywhere and at any time during severe weather. In North Carolina, tornadoes peak during the spring months--or March through May, according to the North Carolina...

Many of Nevada's trees consist of two tree species, including the singleleaf pinyon pine (Pinus monophylla) and the Utah juniper (Juniperusosteosperma). Aspen trees (Populus tremuloides) also grow in the mountain ranges of the state. Two trees share Nevada's state tree designation, including the sin

Plants make up some of the smallest and largest living organisms in the world, ranging in size from single-celled plants to trees that are hundreds of feet tall. All plants use photosynthesis to obtain energy from the sun, using a green substance called chlorophyll to complete the process. The small