Avocado trees can decline in health from a number of cultural and environmental problems. You can prevent many problems by planting your avocado tree in a location that meets its growing requirements. Trees will not produce healthy growth if they are planted poor draining soil or in soil that has a

Aquaponics systems are closed circuit systems based on the growth of plants and fish. Through the closed circuit system, the plants receive the nutrients they need and the fish receive the water filtering they need to grow and thrive outside their natural environment. With proper forethought, an aqu

Meyer lemon trees, hybrids between pure lemon and mandarin orange trees, produce succulent, slightly-orange fruits with a medium lemon flavor. The branches naturally grow short thorns, which generally disappear as the tree matures. If you see that your Meyer lemon tree is discolored, checking the ov

Conard-Pyle Company is the breeder of Drift rose bushes. The bushes grow about 2 feet tall with a spread of about 3 feet, which makes it ideal for perennial gardens, borders and small gardens. Drift roses have dark to light green leaves with colorful flowers including reds and pinks. Plants grow in

The flowering cherry tree can produce white flowers that transform into various shades of pink in the spring. These trees grow all over the world, especially in Asian countries. Cherry trees carry a special chemical that can aid in pain relief and can be used as an anti-inflammatory. With their beau

Azaleas are frequently called the "Royalty of Flowers" and are one of the most popular spring shrubs. They are hardy, grow well with little trouble, like moist and slightly acidic soil, filtered shade and eastern exposure. Available in evergreen and deciduous varieties, azaleas bloom profusely betwe

Homegrown tomatoes are delicious, healthy and colorful. Eating fresh, seasonal vegetables is not only good for your diet; it's good for the environment, too. On top of all those good reasons to have a vegetable garden, there is the sense of pride and accomplishment that comes with having grown your

Hydroponics is growing plants in a water mediums instead of soil. This can be done indoors or outdoors, but because of the ease, many people choose to keep their systems indoors. You can make your own system or purchase a complete system to grow your favorite plants. Some schools use hydroponics to

Most varieties of orchids come in purple.purple orchid image by Phantome from Fotolia.comOrchids are some of the most beautiful and eye-catching flowers in the world. With more than 25,000 varieties known today, orchids come in a rainbow of colors---including purple. Different types of...

A native plant of Asia, the dragon fruit features a pink outer shell made up of thick, fleshy scales. The scales curl outward at the ends, giving the fruit the shape of a flame as well as its name. The inside of the fruit is pink, juicy and fleshy with black seeds. The fruit is quite sweet and full

Base vases serve to display sprigs of flowers, not full bouquets.Little blue vase with pink roses image by Ivonne Wierink from Fotolia.comBud vases come in a wide array of heights, sizes, styles and sources. Typically, the bud vase has a narrow opening to support only one or a small...

The rhododendron shrub make an excellent specimen planting, border plant or accent. It produces a wealth of springtime blossoms in colors of pink, lavender, red, salmon, white and yellow. More than 3000 hybrids, species and cultivars of rhododendron exist, according to Floridata.

Grow your own pumpkins and you'll have plenty to use for decorating your home and garden when Halloween rolls around. Choose traditional jack-o-lantern pumpkins, miniature gourds, white pumpkins or even one of the huge 300 pound varieties for your garden. You can grow all one type of pum

The purple phlox, also known as the purple flame or garden phlox, is a perennial, native flower to states like Tennessee and North Carolina. Used as a ground cover, these delicate purple blooms are an attractive element in a garden design where a striking border or an addition to a bird garden is ne

Flowers add beauty to your home. Whether they are fresh, faux or part of your décor scheme, there are floral designs for every occasion and color palette. Deep red makes a bold statement, and the floral decorations you choose to complement it should too.

Unlike willow trees and full-size willow bushes, which may grow to more than 20 feet in height, dwarf willows typically grow less than 1 foot tall. The plants do spread horizontally though, creeping out several feet over the ground's surface. This makes dwarf willow bushes ideal in areas where groun

Drought can damage and destroy a shrub's roots, weaken its defenses and, in extreme cases, kill it. Shrubs may not show symptoms until one to two years after a drought event, so preventative care is a must.

The Endless Summer hydrangea shrub is a Big Leaf hydrangea cultivar. While several cultivars of hydrangeas exist, Endless Summer hydrangea has one advantage for home gardeners: bloom time.

A blueberry bush is a welcome addition to a garden, providing delicious berries enriched with vitamins and antioxidants. Although you can purchase a blueberry plant from a nursery, propagating it via a cutting taken from a healthy and vigorous bush saves excess costs and produces a plant identical t