Use borax powder as a pest control methodBug image by barry1 from Fotolia.comThere are few things that are worse than a pest problem in your living quarters. Thus, it's necessary to understand ways to fight these pests and control the problem before it gets any larger. Although you can...

Jatropha curcas, also called Barbados nut, originated in Mexico and Central America. A valuable hedge shrub, this plant also produces oil useful for soap production and as a biofuel. This shrub can grow to 20 feet tall and produces deciduous, green leaves. The bell-shaped flowers give way to seeds,

Oak trees work well for shade in the home landscape. Oak trees provide strong wood that does not break easily in storms. Acorns sometimes present a litter problem for homeowners, but also attract wildlife and offer aesthetic appeal. Fast-growing varieties can quickly add a mature appearance to the l

Maples (Acer spp.) are loved by gardeners for their stunning fall foliage. As a species, maples cover a wind range of colors, sizes and uses. They are planted as shade trees, specimen trees and the sugar maple is even tapped for syrup. The cascading Japanese maples, with their delicate leaves, are g

Some gardeners call this beautiful summer flower campanula and others know it as bellflowers. Regardless of the name, adding this lovely bloomer to a sunny or partially sunny flower garden is sure to bring years of enjoyment. Choose a campanula variety with the bloom color of your choice. When the p

Legumes are among the oldest plants on earth. Their origins are traceable back to before 6000 B.C., when they were first cultivated in Mediterranean regions. The most familiar legumes include beans, lentils and peanuts.

Bougainvillea is native to South America. Bougainvillea's colorful flowers are actually modified leaves, according to Clemson University. These plants are evergreen, but they're only hardy in U.S. Department of Agriculture zones 9 to 11. Bougainvillea vines spread from 15 to 40 feet along fences and

Thinkstock/Comstock/Getty ImagesAir-cleaning plants that are easy to care for are the best plants to have indoors. Air-cleaning plants help remove pollutants from the rooms in which they're placed. Although there were many indoor houseplants tested by NASA that showed the ability to...

Caladiums (Caladium hortulanum) are native foliage plants of the tropics and come in a range of colors, shapes and forms. The plants grow between 1 to 1 ½ feet tall and achieve their mature height in a single season. Caladium foliage often turns brown from a pest infestation.

Early summer typically finds the lupine (Lupinus spp.) showing off its upright flower spikes in shades of purple, blue, white or pink. Lupines are popular in English-styled cottage garden designs and make vibrant cut flowers for an indoor bouquet. Many of the garden varieties of lupines are complex

Photos.com/Photos.com/Getty ImagesThe golden rain tree is a member of the soapberry family. The tree features hundreds of tiny flowers that are comprised of four golden petals with a cinnamon-colored center. The panicles become seed pods that are 2 inches long and set in three sections....

Silk trees, also known as Albizia julibrissin or mimosa trees, are fast-growing flowering deciduous trees that boast delicate, lace-like foliage and pink summer flowers. Growing 25 feet tall with an almost equal spread, silk trees can be used in gardens with limited space. Native to Iran and Eastern

Marigolds are a late-blooming annual.marigold image by Igor Pashin from Fotolia.comWhile most flowers bloom in the spring and early summer, there are certain annuals that carry their blooms into autumn. With a little research, you can fill your garden with bright flowers, even late in the...

Willow trees are part of the botanical genus Salix, and comprise a variety of narrow-leaved trees and shrubs that are found in cold and temperate climates of North America, in USDA zones 4 to 9, according to the Fast Growing Trees Nursery website. The graceful, sweeping branches give the most fami

Container gardening is a versatile way to supply yourself with salads that are fresh, safe, organic and inexpensive. Lettuce is easy to grow in containers and there are enough varieties to choose from to change the menu by the week. Whether you are growing greens in a self-irrigated planter on the b

The jade plants is a type of succulent that is able to store water in its leaves and stem of the plant. The jade plant can easily grow up to five feet tall indoors under proper lighting and watering conditions. This plant is a popular choice for ornamental applications indoors. In milder climates th

You should prune roses in spring and fall. Fall pruning is lighter than spring pruning. Fall pruning is designed to get rid of diseased, weak or unproductive canes on the plant, and to help generate new growth.

Mint plants are so difficult to kill that even the novice would be hard-pressed to not succeed with rooting them. All mints, with the exception of peppermint, can be grown from seed, but it's much faster and easier to root stem cuttings from one that you like. Cuttings can be taken from any of the

Hot peppers are a type of pepper native to the tropical regions of the Americas. Hot peppers have been spread throughout the world. There is a wide variety of intensity in hot peppers, and they are measured using a scale known as the Scoville Heat Scale. You can grow hot peppers at home, but they re