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The  Triangle Palm Tree , scientific name  Dypsis decaryi , is a very striking palm known for its tristichously arranged leaves that form a triangle. The palm is a great ornamental plant that can be grown indoors or outdoors in the open to show its unique shape. It can grow indoors or outdoors. The Triangle Palm is also known as  Three Sided Palm and Neodypsis decaryiraveler’s Tree.  It is native to Madagascar Island.  Growth Rate:  Moderate to Fast Height:  Up to 10 – 20ft Light Req:  Full Sun to Partial shade Water Req:  Moderate Cold Tolerance:  down to 30F Triangle Palm Tree Description Dypsis decaryi can grow up to 50ft tall but usually is about 30ft. It has single smooth, upright, trunk, 9-13 inches in diameter, brownish-gray, ringed by the scars from the fallen fronds. Overlapping leaf-bases grow from three distinct points of the trunk, forming a triangle, hence the name Triangle Palm. Leaves are pinnate, or feather-like, arc...

Quick Tips: Planting Period :   October until the end of April. Flowering Period :   Late December until the end of June. Flowering time is 7-10 weeks. Larger bulbs produce more flowers. Always store un-planted bulbs in a cool place between 40-50 deg. F.  Amaryllis-One of a Kind Of all flowering bulbs, amaryllis are the easiest to bring to bloom.  This can be accomplished indoors or out, and over an extended period of time.  The amaryllis originated in South America's tropical regions and has the botanical name Hippeastrum.  The large flowers and ease with which they can be brought to bloom make amaryllis popular and in demand worldwide.  The amaryllis comes in many beautiful varieties including various shades of red, white, pink, salmon and orange.  There are also many striped and multicolored varieties, usually combining shades of pink or red with white. Preparation for Planting The base and roots of the bulb should be placed in ...

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how to build paths 'How do I build garden paths properly?' We show you step by step how to lay a path properly, if you want to build your garden path yourself. We give you valuable landscaping advice, so get your spirit level, spade, trowel and cement mixer out and start laying some garden paths! The secret to laying successful gravel, slate, shingle or granite chippings paths is to plan carefully and have all the required materials and tools to hand before you start work. For all loose surfaces, an edging of some description is required, to prevent it escaping to the rest of the garden. step 1 - clear the site and mark out Using a scaled plan of your garden design, mark out the position of your paths, with pegs and line. Clear any vegetation from the area and dig out soil to a depth of approx. 150mm (6") with a spade. step 2 - edging in stone or concrete needs mortar For stone or concrete edging mix a mortar at a ratio of 3-4 parts building sand to 1 part c...

  Any herb gardener will benefit from adding nutrients and organic matter to the soil in order to grow plants well. One of the most popular and beneficial things to add is compost. Compost can be purchased at any garden supply center, but it is very easy (and less expensive) to make your own. Whether your garden is indoors or out, compost will help all your herbs grow better. What is Composting? The act of composting is putting organic materials in a pile or container, along with water. This pile is turned periodically and the beneficial bacteria will thrive. This creates high heat and breaks down the raw organic materials into a dark, rich, soil-like product. There will be no discernible original parts, and finished compost has a fresh, earthy odor. How Much Compost Will I Need? If you have a small indoor garden, you can simply create less compost. If you are growing your herbs outdoors, you can never have enough of this black gold. A nice idea for indoor composting is to...

 houseplants has been carefully selected to ensure that there’s something for everyone. So, whatever style you’re looking for, whatever the conditions in your home, we’ve got the plant for you. Below, we’ve got advice on making the right plant choice, and ensuring that it thrives for years to come. Choosing First things first: apart from looking good, what do you want from your houseplant? Consider: Time:  if you don’t have much to spare, avoid plants that require daily care. Try:  spider plant, weeping fig, mother-in-law’s tongue or false aralia for starters. Health:  some plants will clean the air of pollutants, worth considering if you’re a city dweller. Try:  spider plant, weeping fig, rubber plant, parasol plant. Permanence:  do you want a burst of seasonal flowers or a long-lasting foliage display? Flowers, try:  azaleas, chrysanthemums. Dramatic foliage, try:  king begonia, peacock plant, mother-in-law’s tongue, Madagascar dragon...

Peruviana, also known as Be-still tree, is an upright, open shrub or small tree with lance-shaped, mid- to green leaves. Produces scented apricot-yellow flowers, followed by triangular-ovoid, red, later black seed pods. In general, Thevetia is fast growing. Foliage is glossy and deep green, flowers are clusters of yellow funnel-shaped flowers. Can be used as hedges, or trained into tree form. They require full sun, heat and regular moisture, and are not very frost tolerant. This is a poisonous plant. Fertilizing How-tos : Fertilization for Young Plants Young plants need extra phosphorus to encourage good root development. Look for a fertilizer that has phosphorus, P, in it(the second number on the bag.) Apply recommended amount for plant per label directions in the soil at time of planting or at least during the first growing season. How-tos : Fertilization for Established Plants Established plants can benefit from fertilization. Take a visual inventory of your landscape. Trees n...

Common Name: Chinese hibiscus Plant Type: Broadleaf evergreen Family: Malvaceae Height: 4 to 10 feet Spread: 5 to 8 feet Bloom Time: Seasonal bloomer Bloom Color: Red to dark red Sun: Full sun to part shade Water: Medium Maintenance: Medium General Culture: Hibiscus are drought tender and frost tender and prefer a position in a sunny location in a rich, moist soil protected from strong winds. In warmer areas, hibiscus appreciate abundant watering and fertilization when newly planted, but requires little care once established. They can be trained into an informal hedge with hand pruners, pinching the tips of developing branches in spring and mid-summer. Since plants flower on new growth, this type of pruning will increase flower production. Untimely pruning often removes flower buds. From April through September, small monthly applications of a complete fertilizer are beneficial. Container-grown plants will require more frequent applications. To bloom and grow profusely, h...