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2017年08月29日
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Bunchberry (Cornus canadensis) ground cover is a petite ground-hugging perennial plant that reaches only 8 inches at maturity and spreads by underground rhizomes. It has a woody stem and four to seven leaves that are set up in a whorled pattern at the tip of the stem. Also known as creeping dogwood vine, pretty yellow flowers appear first followed by clusters of red berries that ripen midsummer. The foliage turns a beautiful burgundy red in the fall, making it a great addition to the garden for year round interest.
This showy evergreen ground cover is native to the Pacific Northwest and is particularly at home in moist soil and in shaded locations. If you live in USDA plant hardiness zones 2 through 7, you can enjoy the attractive bunchberry ground cover as it draws birds, deer and other wildlife to the area. Some people even eat the berries, which are said to taste a bit like apples.
How to Grow Bunchberry Although bunchberry prefers shade, it will tolerate some light morning sun. If you have acidic soil, this plant will also be right at home. Be sure to add plenty of compost or peat moss to the planting area. Bunchberry dogwood plants can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Take cuttings below the ground level in mid July through August. If you choose to use seeds, they must be sown fresh in the fall or after they have had three months of cold treatment. Plant seeds 3/4 of an inch deep into the soil. Be sure the growing area is moist but also well-draining.
Caring for Bunchberry It is important that creeping dogwood be kept moist and the soil temperature cool. This is one of the reasons why they do so well in the shade. If the soil temperature is above 65 degrees F., they can wither and die. Cover with a thick layer of pine needles or mulch for added protection and moisture retention. Caring for bunchberry is easy once they get started as long as you keep the soil moist and the plants receive plenty of shade. This ground cover has no known disease or pest problems, making it a truly easy keeper.
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Perennials are the gift that keeps on giving year after year and native varieties have the added bonus of blending into the natural landscape. Bishop’s cap plants (Mitella diphylla) are native perennials and can be found wild around North America, primarily distributed in temperate regions. What is bishop’s cap? Read on to learn more.
What is Bishop’s Cap? This delicately lobed woodland plant pops up in spring and blooms soon after with little white cup-like flowers. The species is an easy-to-grow addition to a native landscape and bishop’s cap ground cover will produce an eruption of dainty leaves and charming scented bells. Not only do native species like bishop’s cap fit into the landscape more easily than exotics, but they are easier to maintain. This is because the conditions they are used to thriving in are already provided.
The perennial has 6- to 18-inch stalks with alternate and infrequent heart-shaped, slightly serrated leaves. The stalk rises from a base rosette and produces late spring blooms. The foliage is slightly hairy and the little flowers have a fringed appearance. The origin of the name is the most interesting bishop’s cap information. Fruits emerge in summer and resemble a miter headdress, or bishop’s hat.
Bishop’s Cap Plants Use in the Landscape These wonderful little native plants produce a mass of tender foliage and snowflake-like blooms. They produce best in dappled light with protection from full midday sun but can tolerate shade conditions. When allowed to fill in an area, they make an interesting spring ground cover. Bishop’s cap ground cover should be cut back in fall for the best display in spring. This allows fresh new stems to grow and forces more compact growth. Tuck some of the elegant stalks in among other semi-shade perennials, such as astilbe or even hosta. They are ideal on hillsides protected by trees or in rocky areas where sunlight is strongest in the morning.
How to Plant Bishop’s Cap Chose a location with partial sun where the soil is rich in organic matter. Leaf litter provides rich mulch for the plants. If you can get starts, set them into the ground in early spring and keep them moderately moist until the plants establish. Bishop’s cap plants also produce abundant seeds, which if collected, should be started indoors. An interesting bit of bishop’s cap information is its ability to self start from rhizomes. However, these starts are generally just vegetative and form only stalks and leaves, producing no blooms.
Care of Bishop’s Cap Plants These plants will do the majority of their growth in early spring, when rains are at their peak. As a native plant, they require very little care once established and will bloom year after year with no extra effort on the gardener’s part. The usual garden pests and diseases may affect the plant, but the established patch of bishop’s cap is normally able to withstand minor problems with no ill effect on the overall vigor of the perennial.
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2017年08月29日
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If you have a chunk of garden that you would like a ground cover for, barren strawberry plants might just be the answer. What are these plants? Read on for tips on growing and caring for barren strawberries.
Barren Strawberry Facts Barren strawberry plants (Waldsteinia ternata) are thus named due to their imitable resemblance to edible strawberry plants. An evergreen, barren strawberry is a ground cover with a spread of 48 inches or more but a low height of 6 inches. The foliage of barren strawberry plants is akin to that of edible strawberries with a wedge shape that turns to bronze in autumn. The plants have small yellow flowers, which again resemble those of edible strawberries, and appear in the spring. Native to Europe and northern Asia, barren strawberry is sometimes referred to as “dry strawberry” or “yellow strawberry.”
Growing Barren Strawberry Ground Cover Barren strawberry is an herbaceous perennial that dies down over the winter and greens back up in the spring. It is suitable for USDA zones 4-9. In the mildest zones, the plants will remain as evergreen ground cover year round. This easy-to-grow perennial is suited to a wide range of soils and will thrive in full sun or part shade. The plant may be considered to be invasive by some, as it will rapidly spread via runners, much like edible strawberries. While barren strawberry is drought tolerant, it does not thrive in the hot temps of the South, better bets would be W. parviflora and W. lobata, which are native to that region. Use barren strawberry amongst stepping stones or along wooded paths in light shade to sun.
Caring for Barren Strawberry As mentioned, barren strawberry is tolerant of minimal irrigation, but to avoid stressing the plant, a consistent amount is recommended. Otherwise, caring for barren strawberry is fairly maintenance and pest free. Propagation of barren strawberry is achieved through seeding; however, once the plant has established, it rapidly sends out runners, quickly filling any available space. Allow the seed heads to dry on the plant and then remove and collect the seeds.
Dry and store them. Sow barren strawberry directly outdoors in the fall or spring, or sow indoors before the last frost for spring transplants. After barren strawberry blooms in the spring, the plant, again like edible strawberry, bears fruit. The question is, is fruit of barren strawberry edible? Herein lies the greatest noticeable difference: barren strawberries are inedible.
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2017年08月29日
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Listed amongst the 50 fundamental herbs in Chinese medicine, Japanese ardisia (Ardisia japonica) is now grown in many countries besides its native homelands of China and Japan. Hardy in zones 7-10, this ancient herb is now more commonly grown as an evergreen ground cover for shady locations. For Japanese ardisia plant info and care tips, continue reading.
What is Japanese Ardisia? Japanese ardisia is a creeping, woody shrub that only grows 8-12 (20-30 cm.) tall. Spreading by rhizomes, it can get three foot or wider. If you are familiar with plants that spread by rhizomes, you may wonder is ardisia invasive? Coral ardisia (Ardisia crenata), a close relative of Japanese ardisia, is considered an invasive species in some locations. However, Japanese ardisia does not share coral ardisia’s invasive species status. Still, because new plants are added to local invasive species lists all the time, you should check with your local extension office before planting anything questionable.
Care for Japanese Ardisia Plants Japanese ardisia is mostly grown for its dark green glossy foliage. However, depending on variety, new growth comes in deep shades of copper or bronze. From spring through summer, small pale pink flowers hang beneath its whorled foliage tips. In autumn, the flowers are replaced by bright red berries. Commonly known as Marlberry or Maleberry, Japanese ardisia prefers part shade to shade. It can quickly suffer from sunscald if exposed to intense afternoon sun. When growing Japanese ardisia, it performs best in moist, but well-draining, acidic soil.
Japanese ardisia is deer resistant. It is also not commonly bothered by pests or diseases. In zones 8-10, it grows as an evergreen. If temperatures are expected to dip below 20 degrees F. (-7 C.), though, Japanese ardisia should be mulched, as it can easily suffer from winter burn. A few varieties are hardy in zones 6 and 7, but they grow best in zones 8-10. Fertilize plants in spring with a fertilizer for acid-loving plants, such as Hollytone or Miracid.
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Wood fern (Dryopteris erythrosora) is found within the largest genus of fernswith more than 200 species at home in damp, wooded areas of the Northern Hemisphere. Read on to learn more about adding these fantastic fern plants to the garden.
Wood Fern Information With their upright foliage and interesting color, wood fern plants are highly ornamental additions to the garden. Some varieties emerge reddish or coppery pink in spring, maturing to a bright, shiny green as the season progresses. Others are an attractive, bluish-green. Although many wood ferns are evergreen, some are deciduous, dying down in winter and springing back to life in spring. Wood ferns grow in USDA plant hardiness zones 5 through 8, although some may tolerate chilly winters as far north as zone 3.
Wood Fern Growing Conditions Wood fern plants thrive in moist, rich, well-drained soil. Like most woodland garden plants, they prefer slightly acidic conditions. Planting wood ferns in soil enriched with leaf mold, compost or peat moss will help create good wood fern growing conditions. Wood fern plants require shade or semi-shade. Like most ferns, wood fern won’t perform well in intense sunlight, dry soil or extreme temperatures.
Wood Fern Care Wood fern care is uninvolved and, once established, these relatively slow-growing plants need very little attention. Basically, just provide enough water to keep the soil from becoming totally dry. Many wood fern varieties tolerate wet conditions and will even grow along a stream or pond. Although fertilizer isn’t an absolute requirement, wood ferns appreciate a light dose of slow-release fertilizer shortly after new growth appears in spring.
Wood fern plants appreciate a layer of mulch or compost to keep the soil moist and cool during spring and summer. A fresh layer in winter protects the roots from potential damage caused by freezing and thawing in chilly climates. Insects and disease aren’t common problems for wood fern, and the plant tends to be relatively resistant to damage by rabbitsor deer.
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2017年08月29日
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Nature has surprises around every corner, and the vegetable fern is a perfect example of this. What is a vegetable fern? Keep reading to learn more. What is a Vegetable Fern? The vegetable fern plant (Diplazium esculentum) is a species found and used in East to South Asia and Oceania. It is a cold sensitive plant suitable for the warmer regions and tender to freezing temperatures. Are vegetable ferns edible? You better believe it! It is an edible plant harvested and eaten in its native regions. The young fronds are the stars on this plant, as the tender young growth is a delicious addition to stir fries and other veggie rich dishes. Harvest them in early spring and use them as you would asparagus for nutrient dense and delicious wild eats.
Ferns of some type are very common in most regions. Their preference for moist, partially shady sites indicates that ferns are forest dwellers and, indeed, this is true for most species. The vegetable fern plant is a familiar food at markets in its native countries. The plant should not be confused with other varieties of ferns, however. It’s classified as Diplazium esculentum, which is a completely different species from look-a-likes such as Ostrich ferns. The vegetable fern plant is an evergreen that thrives on poor soils where there is plentiful moisture. Vegetable Fern Info Deplazium esculentum is grown from rhizomes as a harvest crop. The spores also freely implant in humus rich, moist soils. Distribution is widespread and even invasive in regions where there is plentiful heat, water and light shade. The plants prefer acidic soil and thrive in hot conditions. Most of the fern’s habitat is lower story forestry but it is also found in irrigation ditches and roadside gulleys. An interesting side note of vegetable fern info is its introduction to non-indigenous regions, where it has naturalized. It is something of a pest plant in areas of Florida and humid southern states of the United States.
Diplazium Esculentum Uses You can find bundles of the crisp, yet tender, new fronds in Asian markets. In indigenous regions, Diplazium esculentum uses include light blanching as a leafy green vegetable, addition to stir fry or part of a soup or stew. The fiddleheads are also pickled. It is widely found in the Philippines and other parts of tropical Asia, such as India and the Bengals, as part of the daily diet. The fern is high in beta carotene and also contains a percentage of Vitamin E and riboflavin. The vegetable fern plant is a harvested crop that is either blanched, boiled or stir fried and, in some cases, pickled. Often compared to the flavor of over-cooked asparagus, the young fronds are generally cooked before consumption to avoid bitterness. Sometimes the fronds are dried and then reconstituted for cooking.
In India it is an essential ingredient in jhol curry and in the Philippines it is called Paku and a dietary staple. In Japan it is used in stir fry and bears the common name kuware-shida in the marketplace. Pickled, the curled new leaves are the basis for spicy condiments.
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2017年08月29日
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While they are most commonly found growing in moist, wooded areas, sword ferns are quickly becoming popular in the home garden as well. These interesting plants are easy to grow with sword fern care being just as simple.
All About Sword Ferns The sword fern (Polystichum munitum) plant is a lush evergreen ground cover known for its bright green, sword-shaped fronds. You’ll find the young fronds, or fiddleheads, appearing in early spring from their underground rhizomes with most plants eventually reaching 4 to 6 feet long. In addition to spreading through rhizomes, sword ferns will also reproduce via spores that are found along the backside of the fronds. These spores appear as brown spots, which are clustered together in groups.
How to Grow Sword Ferns Learning how to grow sword ferns will be easier if you know how you want to use them in the landscape. Although most people prefer to grow them for ornamental purposes, they have other uses too. For instance, sword ferns make excellent ground cover plants. When planted on hillsides, they can be useful in preventing erosion. They work well with other perennial plantings as well, especially when used as understory plants. Sword ferns perform best in moist shady conditions. However, as long as there is good drainage, the sword fern can easily adapt to a number of soil conditions. They can even thrive in sun when given plenty of moisture.
Sword ferns transplant easily in the garden. And while some people may be lucky enough to have these plants growing naturally on their property already, there are various cultivars available through nurseries. Planting takes place in spring, as soon as the ground can be worked. The hole should be about twice as large as the root ball and it often helps to mix in some compost and other organic matter as well.
Sword Fern Care Once established in the garden, caring for sword ferns is easy. They are drought resistant and usually don’t require much in the way of water, except during the first year after planting when they should be kept evenly moist. Sword fern plants will keep their foliage throughout winter and can be trimmed back in spring, if desired, though it’s usually better to only cut off dead foliage. Plants can also be divided in spring and transplanted to other areas of the garden.
In addition to their graceful appearance, ease of planting and caring for sword ferns makes them great choices for the landscape. So for those looking to add interest and texture to the garden or fill in open areas, the sword fern plant may be just what the plant doctor ordered.
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2017年08月29日
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The aromatic scent of sweet vernal grass (Anthoxanthum odoratum) makes it an excellent choice for dried flower arrangements or potpourri. It has been known to retain its scent for years. But because of its aggressive nature, you have to be careful how you grow it.
What is Sweet Vernal Grass? Sweet vernal is a small, 2-foot (60 cm.) tall, cool season perennial grass. It grows best in sun to light shade. It is sometimes referred to as vanilla grass because of the aroma emitted when it is cut – the smell of fresh hay with a hint of vanilla. This sweet, fresh hay smell comes from the substance coumarin, also found in sweet woodruff. Sweet vernal plants flower earlier than most other grasses, from early to mid-spring, with dense yellow clusters which are a favorite food plant for the larvae of brown and skipper butterflies. Despite some safety concerns, one of the sweet vernal uses is as an ingredient in medicines for headache, nausea and sleeplessness.
Sweet Vernal in Landscapes Sweet vernal is common in meadows, pastures and other grasslands. In the wild, it seeds readily and the seeds can be widely dispersed by wind, water and vehicles. In many regions, it is considered to be invasive because it can take over a grassland area in a relatively short period of time. In facts, because it does well in poor land conditions and the seed is cheap and abundant, another of the sweet vernal uses is in the roughs on golf courses.
Controlling Sweet Vernal Grass Because of its aggressive spreading nature, however, it is best to grow sweet vernal plants in containers rather than directly in garden beds. Even if grown in containers, there is a risk of the plant spreading to unwanted areas. If you want to prevent the spread of seeds in your yard or garden, do not allow the sweet vernal plant to flower and seed. If you decide to let some seed heads remain and you end up with a few unwanted plants, the roots are shallow enough where the sweet vernal plants can be pulled up by hand or dug up with a hoe.
With the proper care and maintenance, you can effectively control the growth of these plants, which will allow you to enjoy them in your dried arrangements.
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Spanish moss, while it is commonplace in many a southern landscape, it has a reputation for having a love/hate relationship among homeowners. Simply put, some love Spanish moss and others hate it. If you are one of the haters and looking for ways to get rid of Spanish moss, then this article should help.
About Spanish Moss Control It is important to note that while Spanish moss will not technically harm a tree, it can present a threat, in addition to being an eyesore. Trees with Spanish moss can become overly heavy when moist, which can strain branches. As a result, the branches become weakened and are more prone to breaking. There is no surefire chemical treatment to aid in Spanish moss removal. In fact, the best way to kill the moss is to remove it as it grows by hand. And even after thorough removal, inevitably the Spanish moss may still grow back. Or it may return after being carried by birds. That being said, you can normally reduce the growth rate of Spanish moss simply by providing adequate fertilizer and water to your trees.
How to Get Rid of Spanish Moss Since it can be such a pain and time-consuming job when it comes to killing Spanish moss, it is probably better (and worth the money) to call in an arborist or other tree professional to do the work for you, especially for larger trees in the landscape. In addition to hand removal, the most cost-effective method of Spanish moss control is by spraying the trees with Spanish moss herbicide. Again, professionals are the best choices for this, as they are more equipped for handling and spraying large trees that would not be feasible to the typical homeowner.
There are generally three types of sprays used for killing Spanish moss: copper, potassium and baking soda. While all are reasonably safe to use and may even provide additional benefits, some may present challenges too. Copper Copper sulphate is one of the most recommended methods of Spanish moss removal. Copper is a common ingredient in most dry fertilizers and is an antifungal treatment. That being said, precautions must be taken when using this method to get rid of Spanish moss. Copper is the slowest solution, but it is the most thorough. As a systemic spray, it is deemed effective in targeting and killing Spanish moss. However, copper-based sprays can cause damage to tender growth on trees and any overspray may become potentially harmful to the surrounding landscape. It is recommended that trees be sprayed before budding out or later in the season. This is an ideal solution for use in more open areas too, rather than near houses because it has a tendency to stain. You should also check the label to make sure it can safely be applied to the trees with Spanish moss you want to treat. You can purchase premixed copper sulfate sprays or mix your own using one part copper sulfate and one part lime to 10 parts water.
Potassium Using potassium for spraying trees with Spanish moss is another method that quickly kills this bromeliad. Potassium is considered a contact killer. So, for example, if your tree is sprayed in the morning, the Spanish moss should be dead by that afternoon – or within a couple days for certain. While potassium kills the moss, it won’t harm your tree. In fact, it’s a root fertilizer that is beneficial for the tree.
Baking Soda Baking soda is considered the safest solution (besides hand removal) for killing Spanish moss. But, again, there are things to keep in mind when choosing this method to get rid of Spanish moss. Baking soda has a high salt content, so it shouldn’t be used on trees with new, tender growth, as this can cause damage. Like potassium spray, baking soda is also a contact killer and very effective. Prior to use, it is recommended that you physically remove as much of the moss as possible and then spray the affected tree(s). There is also a commercial product called Bio Wash (add ¼ cup of baking soda or potassium bicarbonate per gallon of spray) that is said to work well.
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2017年08月29日
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Often seen growing in trees in southern regions, Spanish moss is normally viewed as a bad thing. Oh contraire. Trees with Spanish moss can actually be welcome additions by adding something different to the landscape. That being said, there are still those who would prefer to get rid of it. So what is Spanish moss and is Spanish moss removal for you? Continue reading to learn more about Spanish moss and then decide for yourself.
What is Spanish Moss? What is Spanish moss anyway? Spanish moss is an epiphytic plant that makes its own food from nutrients and moisture that it captures from the air and absorbs from surface cracks and crevices on the host plant. It clings to the supporting tree by wrapping itself around the branches. So will Spanish moss kill a tree? Spanish moss is sometimes blamed for problems it didn’t cause. Spanish moss takes no nourishment or moisture from trees, and only uses them for protection and support. Therefore, since it doesn’t obtain nourishment from the host plant, it does little or no harm. In fact, a heavy growth of Spanish moss is often seen on trees that are declining in health, but it is not responsible for the decline, though is can, however, strain branches and make them weaker.
Spanish Moss Information Spanish moss (Tillandsia usneoides) is not a true moss, but is a member of the bromeliad family along with tropical plants, such as pineapples. Trees with Spanish moss are a graceful and elegant sight. The tiny blue-green flowers are hard to see, but they give off a fragrance that is most noticeable at night. The plant drapes from the limbs of trees in masses that may be as much as 20 feet long. Several species of songbirds use Spanish moss as nesting materials, and some build their nests in the clumps. Bats may also live in clumps of Spanish moss, and reptiles and amphibians use the plant as a hiding place. Unfortunately, if you experience severe itching after handling Spanish moss, you’ve discovered chiggers, or redbugs, which also live in the plant.
Spanish Moss Removal There is no chemical treatment to aid in Spanish moss removal, though herbicide sprays may be applied. The best way to remove Spanish moss is by hand. When the moss is growing on a tall tree, however, this can be a dangerous task and best left to a professional arborist. Even after thorough removal, Spanish moss grows back after a few years. You can reduce the growth rate of Spanish moss by providing the host tree with proper fertilization and watering.
But instead of attempting a frustrating and ultimately futile attempt to remove the moss, why not try to enjoy the way this mysterious and graceful plant enhances the garden.
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