All magnolias grown in Florida, regardless of species, are susceptible to infestation by the native insect pest appropriately named the magnolia scale (Neolecanium cornuparvum). These soft-shelled scales are white and covered in a thick waxy coating that makes chemical treatment difficult as adult s

Bedding plants are biennials, perennials or annuals popularly used in flower beds. With their wide range of sizes and color choices, bedding plants adapt to any landscape design. Bedding plants are also used for container gardening and come in many evergreen varieties.

Summer squash is delicious. If you can supply lots of love, apply simple know-how's and follow easy instructions, the squash garden of your dreams is well on its way. Summer squash needs a lot of sun, warm temperatures, fertile soil and moisture to grow and produce huge yields. Different plant vari

Lawn care is one of the primary responsibilities of a homeowner, and a healthy lawn can make an immediate impression on guests and passersby. However, even what seems like the best lawn care regimen can result in brown, patchy and dead grass--identify the cause of this disaster to treat it properly

Wisteria is a perennial vine that grows rapidly across areas in the southeastern United States. Branches will reach as long as 50 feet with drooping blossoms like inverted lilac flowers. Of the four varieties found in the United States, only one is considered a native, the Wisteria frutescens, or Am

Lilacs produce annual effusions of lush, scented blossoms, clustered on the ends of branches. They make striking garden additions and supply attractive cut blooms for the house. They also spread like wildfire and it is important to set a protocol for annual pruning to maintain the health of the plan

While farmers tend to grow timothy grass as forage for livestock and hay grass, most homeowners don't want this tall, clumping grass invading their yards. If timothy grass is among your lawn grass, you've got two removal strategies: the manual labor of digging and the long wait of smothering. Choose

When certain diseases affect strawberry plants, removing and destroying the infected parts of the plants can sometimes help to prevent the spread of the disease to other plants. Be aware of the potential for multiple diseases to affect the same plant at the same time. The University of Illinois Exte

The thorny tomato is an invasive species with many monikers, including fire and ice, litchi tomato, red buffalo-burr, wild tomato and morelle de balbis. A member of the nightshade family, the herb is closely related to the tomato and officially named Solanum Sisymbriifolium. The plant originates i

At the height of tomato growing season, tiny white insects may be seen among the tomato plants. These are whiteflies, and they will feast on the leaves of the growing plant. Otherwise healthy tomato plants can tolerate a few whiteflies, but severe infestations can cause deformed stems and disfigured

Corn plant's botanical name is Dracaena. Its common name comes from its resemblance to the actual corn-producing plant as it matures. These are low-maintenance, widely available houseplants. The plants can be a few feet tall with long leaves. Some leaves have touches of red, pink, yellow or white. B

Ever since their invention in the 1820s, lawnmowers have been used for both personal and commercial landscaping. As times have changed and technology has evolved, the types of lawnmowers have expanded to adopt such technological advances. Yet while new lawnmowers have internal sensors and high-power

Blackberries, like many fruits, are highly perishable and expensive to buy.CJIdone/Creatas/Getty ImagesFruit-bearing plants are the glory of the garden. Not only do they add beauty to the landscape, but they also produce edible fruits. Fruits, by definition, are edible crops containing...

Chinese trees, such as the Chinese elm and Chinese dogwood, are frequently damaged by anthracnose. This disease is caused by fungal infections and is commonly referred to as leaf blight, shoot blight, or twig blight. Fungus damages both new growth and existing branches of Chinese trees and when left

Webworms can be bothersome pests when they nest in pecan trees. Harsh chemicals may work to kill worms in pecan trees, but most home owners prefer environmentally safe forms of reducing these annoyances. This safe and effective method can successfully eliminate worms from pecan trees with little mor

The foxtail palm, also called the Wodyetia bifurcata, is a spectacular palm. The foxtail is named for its foliage. Each graceful leaf looks like a green plume fox tail. Native to Australia, this palm is grown around the world in a variety of landscapes. The foxtail is resistant to many pests and dis

Rutherford hybrid azaleas, scientifically known as Rhododendron Rutherford hybrid and also called pink ruffles, are evergreen azaleas that were developed in the 1920s in Rutherford, NJ. Originally intended for greenhouse forcing, Rutherford hybrids can thrive in landscapes with moderate winters wher

It's difficult to detect salt damage on trees, since they receive salt from a number of sources and over a wide time frame. Salt can kill or harm trees, but it takes repeated salt exposure and saline sensitivity for death to occur. If you're concerned about salinity, plant salt-tolerant trees or pro

Flowering bushes grow throughout Pennsylvania's landscape. Several species of flowering bushes are native to the Keystone State, growing wild but more than suitable for landscaping needs. Some have showy flowers that are their main asset, while others have appeal throughout the...

Begonias can be grown as potted indoor plants or outdoor garden flowers.Michael Hitoshi/Photodisc/Getty ImagesFine Gardening magazine describes begonia as an "incredibly diverse genus of tropical and subtropical plants." Flowering species of the begonia genus can be grown from both bulbs...