Queensland bottle trees are a unique tree, native to Australia. As the tree matures, the trunk grows naturally into a shape that strongly resembles the classic shape of a wine bottle. The reason for the shape is for the tree to store water. This makes it an excellent plant for regions where ordinary trees have …
Dragon trees are gorgeous tropical trees that can be grown outdoors in suitable climates or grown as houseplants in areas where the weather is unsuitable. Like many such plants, they tend to grow to the size of the pot. Unlike many plants, they do not seem to be especially bothered by being root bound. Starting …
Dragon trees do not require a great deal of pruning unless you are growing them indoors or you wish to trim off shoots for starting new plants. If you are growing an indoor dragon tree, pruning will become a necessity to keep your plant from reaching an unmanageable height. Pruning can also include trimming the …
Designing a garden layout can be one of the most interesting and most challenging parts of gardening. Every garden design will be different because it must take into consideration a variety of factors. These include, but are not limited to, personal taste, purpose of the garden, climate, soil type, surrounding environment, rainfall and seasonal changes. …
Soil is the foundation of any garden because the nutrients for your plants reside in the soil. Even if you go in for aquaponics, nutrients are essential for plant growth. In most cases, however, good old “garden variety” dirt is essential for healthy plant growth. But not all plants prefer the same type of soil. …