Measure Center Lines Start off the project by measuring center lines of each post to determine where to dig holes for a total of four measurements for four holes. Each hole should be approximately 1 foot in diameter and 1 foot deep. Embed Metal Post Anchors Embed the anchors into the concrete, eliminating the need to sink the posts in the concrete. We purchased fairly shallow anchors because the arbor will only support the weight of vines....
Semiformal attire is typically worn to weddings, holiday parties, and to fine restaurants. Some teen and preteen dances are designated semiformal. If you receive an invitation that states semiformal as the required or preferred style of dress, you have a wide range of choices. It fits somewhere between casual and formal, so you might need to clarify specifically what is meant if you aren’t sure. There’s nothing wrong with contacting the host to ask for more specific information....
Fleas are often considered to be pests that mostly affect pets such as dogs and cats, but even a home without pets can occasionally be subject to a flea infestation. And when fleas infest furniture, beds, and carpets, it is a serious problem that poses human health risks. Getting rid of fleas is made especially difficult by the speed with which the insects reproduce and their ability to resist pesticides during the pupal stage....
Identify the Type of Fly In common terms, a fly is any insect in the Diptera order that has only a single pair of operating wings. This can include quite a large number of insect species, but the flies that plague our homes in the summertime are usually ordinary houseflies (Musca domestic). This insect can be up to 3/8 inch long with bulging reddish eyes. This creature will spend most of its time flying, and it’s quick enough to pose a challenge when you wield a fly-swatter....
You’re not growing this plant for the flowers. It rarely blooms, and the white inflorescence is fairly inconspicuous when it does. Instead, the most distinguishing feature of this eye-catching evergreen perennial is the contrasting silver veins on the thick, textured, dark green (almost black) foliage. It isn’t necessarily a plant for those with brown thumbs, as it can go dormant or lose its leaves without the right attention. Alocasia Black Velvet is a lover of high humidity, making it the ideal plant for a steamy, sunny bathroom....
The crinkle leaf plant’s hardy nature makes it perfect for both plant enthusiasts and beginners. It is essential to water regularly from spring to fall, reducing moisture in the winter. Feed the plant in the spring and summer, providing ample warmth. You can prune your plant using your fingers when you notice dry leaves and adjust watering practices if you see falling or yellowing leaves. Light While they can tolerate partial shade, crinkle leaf plants prefer full sun, meaning at least six hours of direct sunlight....
This plant is a native perennial only in tropical climates and is considered an annual in zones lower than 8. For this reason, Dahlias can be temperamental and fussy about their growing conditions, yet many of the newer cultivars are more reliable and easy to grow.. Dahlias grow from tubers and can be planted outdoors after the last frost when the soil has warmed. Yet, they are too tender to leave in the ground all winter long in most zones....
Keep the shrubs consistently moist. Where pruning is necessary to shape the shrubs or control their size, it should be done immediately after flowering. This protects next’s year’s flowers, as well as the berries, which are much favored by birds. Light Grow doublefile viburnum in full sun to part shade locations. Full sun will produce the best flowering. Soil This shrub prefers well-drained, loamy, slightly acidic soil but has a wide range of tolerance for most soil types....
The Clivia genus is a member of the Amaryllidaceae family of plants, a group that includes the amaryllis—the popular winter houseplant. They can be introduced into the home as potted nursery plants at any time; if planted in the garden in warm climates, they are best planted at any time other than the hottest part of summer. These slow-growing plants can take several years to flower when they are planted from seeds....
Ginger plants (Zingiberaceae family) spread and emerge from rhizomes, the thick fleshy root-like structures you are accustomed to seeing in the produce section of the market. The leaves are usually lance-shaped or oblong, deep green, and glossy. Flowers vary greatly from one genus to another and may be borne throughout the growing season in tropical climates. Feed at least every other month, and clip back flower stalks to the ground after they finish blooming....
Plant Irish moss in spring after your average last frost date. Space plants about 12 inches apart in well-draining soil and water them regularly. Light Irish moss grows best in full sun or partial shade. Too much shade results in the plant becoming leggy, losing some of its compact quality, and developing less attractive mounds. Soil This species prefers good quality soil, but it can adapt to grow in sandy, loamy, and chalky soils....
While lion’s tail makes a great pollinator and has become esteemed for its ornamental value, it is most famed for its use in traditional herbal medicine. Whether growing lion’s tail for ornamental horticulture, supporting pollinators, or as an addition to a medicinal herb garden, there are lots of reasons to try to plant this exotic looking shrub in your warm-weather garden. Light Leonotis nepetifolia thrives in full sun and will produce more blooms than if in a partial shade setting....
There are more than 100 species of Podocarpus trees and shrubs, which are known for minimal care. These conifers produce a fleshy seed cone with two to five scales. The scales swell and become berry-like, serving as an attractive food source to many types of birds. Some, but not all, members of the species are dioecious, which means that plants are male or female and both are required for pollination to occur....
New houseplants are best started from divisions or root cuttings in the spring as they emerge from a semi-dormant winter period, though divisions can be successful at any time. These ferns have a medium growth rate that can take several years to develop the interesting ball of hairy exposed roots, but once established in good growing conditions, a rabbit’s foot fern can thrive as a houseplant for many years. Although the rhizomes do extend below the surface of the soil, they should never be buried....
While the tree is stunningly ornamental, it is also frustratingly weedy. It was introduced to the United States in 1745 by the famous botanist André Michaux. It is extraordinarily adaptable and does very well growing in disturbed soil and roadsides. Despite its invasive tendencies, the silk tree is beautiful and is very attractive to pollinators, including hummingbirds. Light The tree tolerates partial shade but is generally considered intolerant of shade....
Strawflowers were previously classified as a member of the genus Bracteantha but now are in the Xerochrysum genus. This fast-growing Australian native is a part of the Asteraceae family, a group that includes many daisy-type flowers. Plant strawflower after the last frost date in your region. Regular deadheading the plant will keep the flowers blossoming during the growing season. Light Strawflowers thrive in full sun, although they can tolerate part shade....
This shrub usually grows to 3 to 6 feet in height, but can be up to 8-feet tall. Summersweet typically spreads to 4 to 6 feet and forms an oval shape. Some varieties are shorter than average for the species. Plant summersweet in the spring. Slow-growing summersweet’s leaves are obovate and serrated, 1 1/2- to 4-inches long, and change from a glossy dark green in summer to yellow or brown in the fall....
