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Cultivation, mulch and the use of natural weed killers help to keep weeds and grass out of vegetable gardens. Weeding by hand can help avoid pulling the tender roots of vegetables. Mulch provides a cover to block growth. A natural vinegar spray can also destroy weeds.
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More than one kind of tree has propeller seeds, aka whirlybirds or helicopters. These fascinating, hovering winged seeds, scientifically known as samaras, are a nostalgic part of many an American childhood.
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Hosta, the popular ornamental perennials, prefer a cool-weather planting in early spring or early fall. Plant them when there’s no danger of frost in a partially shaded area. Some varieties of hosta prefer more sun or shade than others, though no variety thrives in full sun or full shade.
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Different types of blight can affect tomato plants, causing damage to the fruit and the plant. To cure tomato blight, you need to kill the fungus that causes the issue using commercial or homemade fungicide. Taking certain measures, such as watering plants from beneath, can help prevent blight.
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Lantana (_Lantana spp._) bloom profusely under optimal conditions **from late spring until the first frost**, and it is generally easy to correct problems that hinder blooming. A member of the verbena (_Verbenaceae_) family, over 150 species of lantana exist.
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