Palm trees are popular landscaping plants, with a long
straight trunk and large pointed leaves at the top. It is located in tropical
regions, especially in coastal areas. They are resistant to storm winds, while
offering a tropical ambiance to the landscape. Planting a palm is of a great
help to protect us from storm, wind and typhoon. Below are example of palm
trees located in our garden.
Monday, July 2, 2012
Thursday, June 28, 2012
What is Climber Plants?
Climber plants have weak stem so in order to reach Sun light
they climb up to support special organ. Climbing plants have many
different uses in the garden. They are great for hiding fences and sheds, they
can be used to add color to a fence line or smaller climbers can be used in the
garden or containers with a simple frame to climb. Climbers are a great way to
add a lot of color without using a lot of space.
The evolution of a climbing habit has been implicated as a
key innovation associated with the evolutionary success and diversification of
a number of taxonomic groups of plants.
Types of Climbing Plants
Root Climbers
• Root Climbers have roots developing
from their long stems to support them. These roots find their way into small
cracks and joints of masonry and rough timber or into the bark of a host tree.
You should not grow this type of climber on to healthy trees as it will damage
the tree and provide suitable conditions for pests and diseases. Ivy and
climbing fig are examples of this type of climber.
Twiners
• These climbers support themselves
by the stem which coils itself around the support. These twiners can cause
considerable damage if left growing around a tree. The tree will eventually be
strangled by the twining stem. Wisteria and Honeysuckle are the most commonly
used twiners.
Scramblers
• The climbing rose and
bougainvilleas are perhaps the most common examples of this type of climber.
Scramblers bear hooks or prickles which curve downwards enabling the plant to
attach to another plant or object. They scramble over them to reach the
sunlight.
Tendril Climbers
• Tendrils are usually modified stems, leaves or leaflets, the entire tendril usually coils itself around the support by developing a spring like coil. Tendril climbers spreads by means of thread-like tendrils. The Virginia creeper and the Japanese Ivy and various other climbers support themselves on flat masonry surfaces such as brick -work.
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
What is the difference between Cactus and a Succulent?
Succulent plants are growing specimens of cacti
or fat plants, in your home garden or container collection can be an enjoyable
hobby. However, what is the difference between a cactus and a succulent? Are
they the same? Are they different? How can you tell them apart? Here is some tips
to help you tell the difference.
The difference is actually quite easy to describe, once you are
aware of it. The word succulent is a descriptive term for all the types of
plants that store water in their leaves or stems. A cactus is in a large family
of plants that are all succulents. There are other types of succulents besides
cacti. So, a good rule to remember is that all cacti are succulents, but not
all succulents are cacti.
It is
thought by many that the spines that grow on many of the plants are what differentiate
a cactus from other succulents. This is, simply, not true. There are some cacti
that are smooth and do not have spines. There are also some succulents that
have prickly spines. The way to tell the difference between the spiny cacti and
other types of prickly succulents is that cacti have areoles, or spine
cushions. The spines of a cactus will grow only out of these spine cushions.
The prickly parts of other succulents do not grow together in this manner.
These are easy to spot, especially when two plants of different families are
observed together. A succulent with spines will have a more random looking
growth of the prickly parts.
Classifications of plants are made on the basis of the
reproductive system of the plants.
No external characteristics will have any influence on these divisions within
the plant world. Therefore, no characteristics such as spines, leave shape or
color, or habitat will have any influence on the determination as to whether a
plant is a cactus, succulent or other grouping.
Whether the plant you are attracted to is a cactus or another type
of succulent, both will bring a unique specimen to your collection. Succulents
are easy to grow and virtually pest-free. Just be sure you research what they
will need. As with other types of plants, their needs can vary even if they
seem to be the same in form and habitat. Hopefully, this information will help
you understand the difference between succulents and cacti and will lead to a
wonderful display of these plants in your home garden.
The cactus
family is approximately 2,000 species originated in Americas. Cacti are ideal
plants to grow for beginners. Spectacular flowers are often produced with
little encouragement. Planting a cactus is a great achievement for everyone if
your cacti become flowering.
Below are some example of Succulent Plants:
What is Shrubs?
A shrub is a botanical category of woody plant in horticulture,
distinguished from a tree by its multiple stems and lower height, shrubs can be
determined by its height from 3 to 6 meters tall.
A large number of plants can be either shrubs or trees, depending
on the growing conditions they experience. Small, low shrubs such as lavender,
periwinkle and thyme are often termed subshrubs.
A natural plant community dominated by shrubs is called a
shrubland. The word bush can also refer to a type of plant community,
as in the Australian bush.
This is often characterised by scrubby, open woodland and is
a generic term for Eucalyptus dominated woodland in particular.
An area of cultivated shrubs in a park or garden is known as
a shrubbery. When clipped as topiary, shrubs generally have dense foliage and
many small leafy branches growing close together.
Many shrubs respond well to renewal pruning, in which hard
cutting back to a 'stool' results in long new stems known as "canes".
Other shrubs respond better to selective pruning to reveal
their structure and character.
Shrubs in common garden practice are generally broad-leaved
plants, though some smaller conifers such as Mountain Pine and Common Juniper
are also shrubby in structure.
Some specimens of a plant species may take a tree form like willows, sumacs, and spruces.
Aquatic Plants
What is Aquatic Plants?
The plants that develop in freshwater or saltwater are called
aquatic plants and derive their name from the word 'aqua' which means water.
Plants that float in water:
Some plants, like water hyacinth, float in water. They have
special types of leaves that help them to stay afloat. They use sunlight and
air to make their food.
Plants that grow under water:
Some plants grow under water. These plants take carbon dioxide
from the water around them and give out oxygen. Tape grass, pond weed and
hydrilla are such plants. Their leaves have no pores or stomata and they
breathe through their surface. These plants are flexible and can bend easily
with the flow of water.
Plants that are fixed in water:
Monday, June 25, 2012
What is Ornamental Trees?
Ornamental trees are
abundant features such as flowers, unique foliage, notable bark, or a form of
branching that is eye catching. Ornamental trees generally grown from 15-25
feet tall in height. Many ornamental trees are flowering and the time of
flowering, mainly early spring, will draw attention to the landscape. Some
trees have unique features that are notable in several seasons. The Lavender
Twist Redbud is one of those trees. It combines very early spring flowers with
a unique twisted form that is attractive with or without leaves. Weeping
ornamental trees are favorites of many homeowners. The long graceful weeping
branches attract attention and seem to give a sense of peace and calm to a
yard.
Ornamental trees can be deciduous or evergreen. Evergreens tend to derive their
ornamental flavor from unique shapes or sizes. Deciduous trees usually point to
leaf color or tree form to accentuate their eye catching qualities. Flowering
ornamental trees are a large section in the ornamental tree category. Flowering
trees such as flowering pear trees are used as lawn trees, street trees, and as
small shade trees. Flowering ornamental trees add pizzazz in the spring and
gorgeous foliage in the summer to any landscape or yard. Ornamental trees are an
indispensable part of the landscape. They give the home, street, or commercial
setting, beauty and permanence. Ornamental trees beautify our surroundings with
interesting shapes, patterns, colors, scents, and seasonal changes.
Below is an example of Ornamental Trees:
Tubers and Rhizomes, Bulbs, Corms, contain one thing in common,
they all underground storage organs, providing food for the plant to grow in its
season.
Bulbs are made up of fleshy scales, these are
actually modified leaves. These tend to look a bit like an onion and often have
a brown papery outer layer.
Examples of bulbs:
·
Daffodil
·
Tulip
·
Allium
Here is an example of Bulbs, Corms, Tubers and Rhizomes:
The Roses Colors and Its Meaning
A rose is the favorite flower of many people, especially
when people give a flower gift to somebody, when we choose a color for
personalizing your gift with deeper meaning. So, here is the guide to help
everyone to express your feelings by giving roses as your gift.
Color
|
Meaning
|
Single
- any color
|
Simplicity,
Gratitude
|
Red
|
It symbolize Beauty, Love, Courage
and Respect, Romantic Love, A Congratulations, I Love You, Sincere Love, Job
well done, Respect, Courage & Passion.
|
Dark Red
|
Unconscious beauty
|
Single Red
|
I Love You
|
Red
Rosebud
|
Symbolic of purity and
loveliness
|
Red
and Yellow
|
Jovial and Happy
Feelings
|
Red
and White
|
Given together, these
signify unity
|
Deep Burgundy -
|
Unconscious Beauty
|
White
Rosebud
|
Symbolic of girlhood
|
White
|
Purity, Secrecy, Silence, Innocence, Reverence,
Humility, Heavenly, “I am Worthy of you”
|
White (Bridal)
|
Happy Love
|
Pink
|
Perfect Happiness, Grace, Admiration, Gentleness,
Appreciation, Please Believe Me” “Thank You”
|
Light Pink
|
Gentleness, Grace, Gladness, Admiration, Joy, Sympathy,
Sweetness
|
Dark Pink
|
Gratitude, Appreciation, “Thank You”
|
Yellow
|
Joy, Gladness,
Friendship, Delight, Promise of a new beginning, Welcome Back, Remember
Me, Jealousy, "I care"
|
Yellow
with Red Tip
|
Friendship, Falling in
Love
|
Orange
|
Desire, Enthusiasm
|
Coral
|
Desire
|
Peach
|
Appreciation, Closing
the deal, Let's get together, Sincerity, Gratitude
|
Pale Peach
|
Modesty
|
Lavender
|
Love at first sight, Enchantment
|
Thorn-less
Rose
|
"Love at first
sight"
|
Blue
|
The unattainable, the
impossible
|
Black
|
Death, Farewell
|
Roses by the Numbers
A single rose of any color depicts utmost
devotion
Two roses entwined together communicate
"Marry me"
Six Roses signify a need to be loved or cherished
Eleven roses assure the recipient they are truly
and deeply loved
Thirteen roses indicate a secret admirer
|
Ornamental Plants
Ornamental plants are those plants that are grown in backyards or gardens around the
world. It is also a decorative for landscape design, as houseplants, for cut flowers and specimen display. Most commonly ornamental plants in
the garden are grown for the display of aesthetic features including: flowers, leaves, scent, overall foliage texture, fruit, stem and
bark, and aesthetic form. Ornamental Plants includes Roses, Bulbs/Rhizomes, Conifers, Trees, Aquatic plants, shrubs, Cactus & Succulents, climbers, Palms, Aromatic plants, as well as Ferns and Grasses.
Here are some example of Ornamental Plants:
Palms
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