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What is Dogfennel? Dogfennel weeds (Eupatorium capillifolium) are common sights in the southeastern United States, frequently overrunning pastures, popping up through thin turf and sprouting in otherwise manicured landscapes. These tall weeds are easy to identify by their thick, furry stems and lace-like foliage. As they grow to heights of six feet (1.8 m.) or more, the stems may toughen into a woody base. Dogfennal weeds are easy to confuse with similar-looking weeds like mayweed chamomile (Anthemis cotula), pineapple weed (Matricaria matricarioides) and horseweed (Conyza canadensis)....

What are Dolmalik Peppers? Dolmalik Biber peppers are heirloom ancho type peppers hailing from the country of Turkey where they are often served stuffed with seasoned minced beef as delicious Turkish dolma. The peppers can be anywhere from light green to a reddish brown and have a rich, smoky/sweet flavor with a bit of heat that varies depending upon growing conditions. These peppers are around 2 inches (5 cm.) across and 4 inches (10 cm....

What to Do With Extra Vegetables There are a number of things you can do with your over abundant vegetables. Using and Storing the Surplus Garden Harvest I am sort of a lazy gardener, and the question of what to do with extra vegetables brings up a good point. One of the simplest answers to deal with the surplus garden harvest is to pick them and eat them. Go beyond the salads and the stir fries....

Control and elimination of this downy spot disease will probably be the next thing on your mind. You’ll want to know what to do for white spots on the leaves. Will it harm your tree? First, let’s take a closer look. What is Downy Spot? Early on, downy leaf spot presents itself as small (about 1/8 to 1/4 inch (3 to 6 mm.)), white, furry areas on the underside of the leaves, and pale green spots on the upper side....

No matter how harmless it looks, however, you should never eat a wildflower unless you are absolutely certain the plant is non-toxic. In some cases, the leaves, blooms, berries, stems, or roots may be poison or even deadly. Edible Wild Plant Guide Common edible plants and wildflowers you can eat include: Cattails– Cattails grow in wet areas along creeks, lakes, and ponds. The starchy roots can be eaten raw, but boiling will tenderize tougher shoots....

English Holly Facts English holly plants are found primarily in Europe. The lovely trees are common throughout Britain, where you can find entire forests of them. You can also find them in western and southern Europe and western Asia. These hollies can be identified as either large shrubs or else small trees. The typical height of English holly plants is only 10 to 40 feet (3 to 12 m.). The deeply lobed leaves are the primary joy for those growing English hollies....

Australian Tree Trees It’s easy to fall for the highly ornamental, silver tea tree, a member of the large Myrtaceae family. If you read Esperance tea tree information, you’ll find that the trees produce generous amounts of silky pink flowers annually. The blossoms generally open in spring, but they can flower at any point between May and October, depending on when your area gets rainfall. The silvery foliage is beautiful with and without the flowers....

False Lily of the Valley Facts False or wild lily of the valley is a low-growing perennial native to the Pacific Northwest. It has big glossy leaves. They are heart-shaped and grow on long stalks. The flowers are white and tiny. Each flower has four tepals, four stamens, and a two-parted ovary. The plant blooms in late spring and summer. How to Grow False Lily of the Valley If you are interested in learning how to grow false lily of the valley, it is a bit complicated but entirely doable....

When it comes to the longevity of flowering bulbs, proper care and storage can keep them healthy for years to come. So how long can you keep flower bulbs and how do you know if they’re still good? Keep reading to learn more about flower bulb shelf life. Flower Bulb Storage Bulbs that are not winter-hardy in your area usually need to be dug up before the weather gets too cool and stored until the following spring....

What is a Floating Flower Display? As the name would imply, floating flower arrangements refer to a display that has been created in any vessel which can be filled with water and used so that flowers or plant parts can float or be suspended within the water. These types of flower table décor are ideal because they are easy to create and require only a few simple materials to create highly stylized tablescapes....

What is Foliar Spray? Foliar spray, although not a substitute for healthy soil, can be beneficial when a plant is suffering from certain nutrient deficiencies. Foliar plant spray involves applying fertilizer directly to a plant’s leaves as opposed to putting it in the soil. Foliar feeding is similar to humans putting an aspirin under their tongue; the aspirin is more readily absorbed into the body than it would be if it were swallowed....

The perennial forget-me-not flower spreads easily, freely self-seeding for more of the wildflower to grow and bloom in shady spots where the tiny seeds may fall. Forget-me-not flower care is minimal, as with most wildflowers. Forget-me-not plants grow best in a damp, shady area, but can adapt to full sun. Forget-Me-Not Flower Care Forget-me-not flower care will likely include removing these plants from unwanted spaces. While the forget-me-not flower is attractive in many designs, the free seeding specimen may take over areas where other plants are planned....

What is Fumewort? If you were to research fumewort plant info, you would discover that it underwent some taxonomy changes. Originally named Fumaria bulbosa var. solida in 1753 by Swedish botanist Carl Linnaeus, it was changed in 1771 to the species Fumaria solida by Philip Miller. These early classifications in the genus Fumaria help explain why it is called fumewort. It was later reclassified in 1811 into the genus Corydalis by French botanist Joseph Philippe de Clairville....

Heat Wave Garden Safety Many of us have read the awful stories of student athletes that die of heat stroke. It is a serious risk even for healthy, active individuals. Those of us who love gardening can’t wait to get out on a sunny day and play in our landscapes, but take some precautions before going out in the heat. Gardening in a heat wave can do more than exhaust you; it can cause a trip to the hospital....

Garden Party Theme Ideas When you start planning a garden themed party, the possibilities are endless. You might hold the party in the garden, serve food that was grown in the garden, or just use garden décor indoors. One great garden theme idea is to host neighbors and create a community garden. Everyone can show up in garden clothes with seeds and tools. Once digging and seeding is done, you could even bake up a few homemade veggie pizzas....

Challenge of Gardening in Zones 2-3 Gardening in zones 2-3 means dealing with punishing cold temperatures. In fact, the lowest average temperature in USDA hardiness zone 2 is a frigid -50 to -40 degrees F. (-46 to -40 C), while zone 3 is a whopping 10 degrees warmer. Cold Weather Plants for Zones 2-3 Gardeners in frigid climates have a particular challenge on their hands, but there are a number of tough but lovely plants that grow in cold climates....

The Self-Sustaining Food Garden Simply put, a self-reliant garden provides all or a significant portion of your family’s produce needs. Not only does growing a self-sufficient garden reduce dependency upon the commercial food chain, but knowing we can provide for ourselves and our families in a time of crisis is downright satisfying. Whether you’re new to gardening or you’ve been at it for years, following these tips will help when planning a self-sufficient garden....

Your curb appeal may depend in large part on those choices and their implementation. So what’s on your gardening to do list? Be sure to include the following: March Gardening Tasks It’s time to plant berry shrubs, apple, peach and other fruit trees. If you’re planting fig bushes, this is a good month to get them into the ground. In those areas that continue to have cold nights and a chance of snow (yes, in the Southeast) start seeds inside....

How to Garden with a Baby Only take a baby into the garden when old enough to sit, crawl, and/or pull up. Find a sturdy, lightweight playpen for a shady spot near the garden. Be realistic as to how long the baby will be entertained with a few toys and the outdoor experience. It may seem obvious to most people but you shouldn’t take the baby out in the heat of the day....

What is Tree Girdle? Tree girdling poses a serious health threat to trees. What is tree girdle? Girdling results when a piece of bark around the circumference of a tree is removed. Since bark is necessary to move nutrients through the tree, it is critical that the girdling problem be fixed immediately. Girdle trunk damage left untended results in slow death. Most girdling can happen when a weed eater or mower accidentally strikes the trunk or when a stake tie becomes too tight....