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Commonly grown as festive holiday houseplants, Christmas cacti can also be grown outdoors in pots year-round in USDA zones 10-12. Learn how to care for Christmas cactus plants indoors and out so you can make the most of these beguiling Brazilian natives for years to come.
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The dracaena corn plant (Dracaena fragrans 'Massangeana') is a tall, narrow houseplant. Its stalk looks like a corn stalk and the leaves also look like corn leaves. The leaves are long and with a creamy white stripe up the middle. Corn plants are one of the easiest houseplants to grow successfully.
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It's no secret that insect and disease infections can be fatal to shrubs and other plants on your property. To fight these invaders effectively, you'll first need to diagnose the problem.
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Areca palm trees (Dypsis lutescens) and kentia palm trees (Howea forsteriana) are hardy in USDA zones 10b-11a and 9b-11a, respectively. Compare the leaflets, stems, colors and growth habits to determine which potted palm tree is growing in your house.
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The west side of a house is exposed to four to six hours of direct sunlight during the hottest time of day. Shrubs planted there are more likely to thrive if they prefer full-sun to partial-shade exposure.
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Single-pane windows must be sealed into window frames to make them weatherproof. Either acrylic latex/silicone caulk or window putty, also known as glazing putty, are commonly used for this purpose. Both types will work, but one has proven its superiority with the test of time.
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Most clover species prefer full-sun exposure, which means at least six to eight hours of direct sunlight each day. They usually tolerate a partial shade situation with only four hours of direct sunlight.
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Flowering dogwoods are commonly used as ornamental trees. The biggest consideration when deciding how close to plant it to the house is the tree canopy width. The type of dogwood and its mature size are the significant determining factors.
Read MoreLate spring frost can damage new, tender plant foliage and flower buds on creeping phlox. Winter weather can also damage these shallow-rooted plants.
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Pansies _(Viola x wittrockiana)_ are rarely bothered by most garden bugs, but aphids and spider mites can do serious damage if they are not kept under control. Pansies are perennials in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 7 to 10. In colder and hotter climates, however, they are grown as annuals.
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