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Ornamental sweet potato vines (Ipomoea batatas) are fast plants which produce lobed leaves, fleshy roots and tubular flowers that resemble morning glories. Unlike edible crop varieties, “Tricolor” and other ornamental cultivars produce roots that lack taste. Hardy at U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 9 through 11, sweet potato vines thrive in well-drained, moist…
Nectarines (Prunus persica variety nectarina) are closely related to the peach but tend to produce smaller, more aromatic fruit compared to peaches. They climb in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 6 through 8 and therefore are prone to attacks from assorted insects. A few bug sprays are safe to use on nectarines and…
Wireworms, various species in Limonius, Melanotus along with other genera, are the larvae of click beetles. These larvae range in size in 1/3 around 1 1/2 inches long, are yellowish to brown, possess a wire-like appearance and have three pairs of legs located just behind their mind. Wireworms feed on seeds, preventing germination, in addition to…
Planting strawberries (Fragaria x ananassa) at hanging baskets has many advantages over in-ground cultivation. Baskets take up less space, provide better air circulation and protect against soil-borne disorders. If deer or other animals nibble in your mailbox harvest, these containers can remove it from their hit. With mobile planters, you can move your strawberries from…
Greenhouses vary from large, freestanding structures which could accommodate hundreds of plants into small, window-mounted units which have only enough room for a couple of plants. Different materials are used for the windows or panels of a greenhouse, depending on the design of this greenhouse, the amount of ultraviolet light you want to pass through…
Gas-fired and oil-fired water heaters have a pilot light that burns continuously and automatically lights the burner when hot water is in demand. In some instances, an air bubble at the gas line may create the pilot lighting to lose fuel and move out. With heaters in outdoor enclosures, strong winds may blow out the…
When you apply a semi-transparent stain for a wood deck, the outcome might look somewhat different than the color on the tag. After the pigments in the stain blend with the existing colour in the wood, you may get a color substantially darker, browner or redder than you ever predicted. You can correct the colour…
Every aspiring chef wants trusted oven mitts to assist remove gourmet dishes in the oven securely and conveniently. However, your oven mitts aren’t doing you any good if you can never find them. If you are a serial mitt-misplacer, consider hanging your mitts directly on the oven door rather than keeping them off. While most…
As an earthy color, brown complements almost every other color, but it makes a particularly pleasing mixture when used with blue. You can use navy and brown to create a complex color scheme, as darker hues add richness and texture to your room. Masculine Style Brown and navy are robust colors which often appeal to…
If you’re searching for a relaxing and restful effect for the wall color in your bedroom, then navy blue, gray and white may make it happen. These light, light and dark hues naturally create variety and interest, while evoking a mood of cool peace of mind. Together with the bed the room’s focal point, its…