Peat moss baskets are designed for hanging.hanging plants image by Allyson Ricketts from Fotolia.comDecorate your interior or patio with hanging plants. While most container plants can serve as a hanging plant, the ideal plant for hanging is one that cascades, waterfall-like, over the...

Fig trees are tropical to temperate plants that grow best in a Mediterranean or warm temperate climate that is not rain prone. The plants are frost tender and are hardy to 12 to 15 degrees Fahrenheit, although die-back can be expected. Although the trees can thrive in hot temperatures, the young tre

Crape myrtle (Lagerstroemia) is a deciduous shrub or small tree native to Asia and widely cultivated throughout the southern United States. Crape myrtles work equally well as street trees or as specimens in a home landscape, and enthusiasts value them for their showy and long-lasting blossoms. Altho

Sunflowers are a bright, cheerful addition to almost any garden. Each sunflower produces a rather large head, filled with seeds. If these seeds are collected right and properly stored they can easily be planted the following spring. Keep in mind, however, that seeds collected from hybrid sunflowers

Trees add a lot to the quality of life in residential developments. They're often planted near underground pipes for water, sewer and natural gas lines. Electrical, telephone and cable television lines may also be buried in conduits. Trees and pipes are often in conflict during planting and afterwar

Tropical plants have adapted to grow in regions that are both very hot and humid. Most tropical plants are known for their large foliage. Many species of tropical plants also can grow to be quite big.

Pine needles -- sometimes referred to as pine straw -- are among the many mulching materials you can use in Alabama lawns and gardens. Of course, what mulch you use depends on your specific needs and soil conditions.

Cats and dogs are members of households all across the United States.Cat dog friendship image by ftelkov from Fotolia.comAccording to the Humane Society of the United States, 33 percent of homes in the United States own at least one cat and 39 percent of homes own at least one dog....

Seeds can be placed directly into the soil and sprouted, but with the fluctuating environmental factors, many of the seeds will perish before germination. To ensure the best success rate when planting seeds, they should be pre-sprouted by soaking the seeds before planting.

Aquatic, fresh-water plants thrive in running and standing water habitats.water plants image by dinostock from Fotolia.comThousands of aquatic, or freshwater plants, grow in running water and are found in a variety of habitats, including on the edges of streams, in rivers and ponds,...

African violetsafrican violet #8 image by Igor Zhorov from Fotolia.comPlants offer a room a touch of color and natural beauty that just can't be matched by any man-made decorations. Visiting a local nursery will only confirm the variety and assortment of plants that can live in an indoor...

Although many plants have the word "lily" in their names, such as canna lilies, to be considered a true lily, it must be a member of the Lilium genus. There are more than 100 members of the genus that bloom in various shapes, sizes and colors. Lily bulbs can be planted in the fall or in spring. It's

Some plants that grow in the water have flat leaves that look like ribbons. They flutter in the water with the currents, sometimes even forming tangles. These plants usually grow in freshwater bodies, anchoring their roots at the wet soil. Some types grow tall enough to stick out of the...

Cedar trees are home to many types of spiders, especially hunting and jumping spiders, which lurk in the foliage scouting for insects to eat. Most should be left alone, since they do not harm the tree. They are not dangerous to humans, although all spiders can bite. Spiders help control insect popul

The many cultivars of Japanese maples (Acer palmatum) win the appreciation of plant enthusiasts for ornamental features including form, size and color. These attractive trees suffer from no serious pests and diseases, therefore a little detective work is required to diagnose the reason for your tree

Swimming pools provide exercise, relaxation and entertainment during the warm summer months. Unfortunately, they also require a lot of maintenance, including weed control and prevention. Perfectly clear pool water does not seem as refreshing when weeds grow along the sides of the pool and in between

Soil for growing plants typically consists of inorganic and organic material, air and water. Soil type is determined by its relative concentration of the three types of soil particles: sand, clay and silt. For the purposes of determining the proper soil for growing specific types of plants, the soil

Gathering of their flowers for use in church services, or "sarvices," may account for Amelanchier species shrubs' better-known name of serviceberries. Whether they're called serviceberries, sarvisberries, Juneberries or shadberries for the fish that spawn as they bloom, these shrubs offer stellar ga

The bird of paradise plant can grow up to 5 feet high. The plant gets its name due to its uncanny resemblance to the plumage of a bird. The plant is not hardy to temperatures below 25 degrees F and does not grow well in North America except USDA Plant Hardiness Zones 10 and 11. You can keep the bird