Growing Sea Urchin Cactus: How To Care For Echinopsis

Growing Echinopsis

Echinopsis, or cactus, is a unique and interesting plant with many different species. It’s a popular choice for gardens and indoor plants because of its easy care requirements and unique appearance. If you’re thinking about adding an Echinopsis to your home or garden, here’s what you need to know about this fascinating plant. Echinopsis is … Read more

Growing Pachyphytum: How To Care For Pachyphytum Compactum

Growing Pachyphytum Compactum

If you’re looking for an easy-to-care-for succulent, the pachyphytum compactum is definitely the plant for you! This succulent is known for being low maintenance and drought tolerant, making it the perfect addition to any home or garden. Pachyphytum compactum is a small, slow-growing succulent that originates from Mexico. It’s a member of the Pachyphytum genus, … Read more

Growing Echinocereus: How To Care For Echinocereus

Growing Echinocereus

If you’re considering adding an Echinocereus to your garden, you’re in for a treat. These fun and funky plants are easy to care for and perfect for anyone who wants a low-maintenance garden option.  Echinocereus is a genus of about 70 species of cacti native to North and Central America. The plants are characterized by … Read more

Growing Pachyveria: How To Care For Pachyveria

Growing Pachyveria

Quick Facts On Pachyveria Succulents Family: Crassulaceae Light: Bright filtered light Temperature: 70° and 80° degrees Fahrenheit Water: Allow the soil to dry out in between watering Fertilizer: Diluted organic liquid fertilizer every four weeks Propagation: Leaf or stem cuttings Common Problems: Too much water, mealybugs If you are looking for a plant that doesn’t … Read more

Growing Starfish Flower: How To Care For Stapelia Variegata

Growing Stapelia Variegata

Orbea variegata, previously known as Stapelia variegata, is a cactus species native to southern Africa. It is a low-growing, succulent plant that forms clumps of sprawling stems up to 3′ feet in diameter. The stems are covered with sharp spines and distinctive, star-shaped flowers that range in color from yellow to red. The most common … Read more

Growing Barrel Cactus: How To Care For Barrel Cactus

Growing Barrel Cactus

If you’re considering getting a barrel cactus for your home, you’re in for a treat! These succulents are easy to care for and make great additions to any room. The barrel cactus is a round, spiny cactus native to the deserts of Mexico and the southwestern United States.  These cacti can grow over 6′ feet … Read more

What Is The Deal With Young Trees And Shrubs In Drought

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When the George Landis Arboretum was started in 1951, they had three summers of extreme drought.  The plantings, all young and susceptible, have served as a compact laboratory in which to observe the ability of many kinds of trees and shrubs to withstand dryness under field conditions. Practical Methods of Spotting Specimens At the same … Read more

Weeds Are Here To Stay – Deal With It

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Weed killers used extensively today in an attempt to offset the great agricultural losses caused yearly by weeds. Some writers would almost lead us to believe that weeds are on their way out as a result new weed killers. New Herbicides It is true that the new herbicides are a little short of being miraculous but … Read more

Growing Turk’s Cap Cactus: How To Care For Melocactus

Growing Melocactus

If you’re looking for a cool cactus or succulent plant, consider the Melocactus. They’re not too hard to care for. Then need water regularly and keep them in a sunny spot. Melocactus is native to the deserts of Mexico and South America, and used to hot, dry conditions. In its natural habitat, the plant grows … Read more