Decorating Schemes With Cacti And Succulents
For simplicity, I’ve lumped the different styles into various categories. First, there is the classical or traditional style. In this, you would expect to see a mix of different elements, such as antiques, heirlooms, and reproductions. For this ... [... more]
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Decorating With Cacti And Succulents
So far as plant and flower color are concerned, one can always use dyes or glitter to get the desired effect. Many major craft stores will have special paints and glitter you can safely use on plants. Let’s face it. There is no shortage of ... [... more]
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Decorating With Images Of Cacti And Succulents
Award-winning fabric artist Margaret Cusack has taken appliqué to new heights. She is noted for her Americana textile artworks. Her work appears in numerous American museums. She has written “Picture Your World in Applique-Creating Unique Images .. ... [... more]
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Diseases Of Cacti And Succulents
These sun-loving plants can get various kinds of rots, and you will typically see spots on the plants as a result. Black rot looks exactly what the name describes. The surface of the plant will develop blackish areas at the surface of the soil. ... [... more]
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Displaying Holiday Cacti
In contrast to the ones with cascading stems, the other types of Christmas cacti can be upright. These are ideal for growing in pots, combination planters, and dish gardens. For the holidays, I like to display these in indoor flower boxes. ... [... more]
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Forms Of Different Cacti And Succulents
So far as cacti are concerned, it’s easy to find ones with cylindrical or globular bodies. These words aptly describe many cactus species. In some cases, the mother plants form clumps around the original. Even the finely ribbed cacti can still be ... [... more]
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Gifts For Cacti And Succulent Lovers
Cacti and succulent gardeners also appreciate practical garden-related gifts. In many parts of the country, mosquitoes and other biting insects are a problem. For that reason, the herbal-based Bug Buttons make great garden gifts. Gardeners can ... [... more]
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Gifts For Gardeners
Gardeners will be thrilled with useful garden gifts like garden gloves, shears, and watering devices. In addition, garden journals are always welcome. The best journal by far is “Stepping Stones-a Gardener’s Journal” from Hobby House Press. ... [... more]
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Gifts For Gardeners And Cacti/Succulent Lovers
For gifts, you can’t beat the “Debbie Mumm 2006 Engagement Calendar.” This is a sturdy hardback with a spiral binding. It has all the features you would expect in a premium quality calendar. Inside the front cover is a handy ruler, and a pouch to ... [... more]
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Gifts For Mother's Day
Whatever your mom’s interest may be, the author has projects and wonderful ideas with complete instructions for every imaginable kind of baskets. This features over 60 themed and special occasion baskets illustrated in full color. For each ... [... more]
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Growing Cacti And Succulents Along Property Lines
Before setting out plants along your boundary line look at a copy of your survey and locate the markers that were used in drawing up this survey. Using these as guidelines, place the plants far enough back so that the stems and branches will not ... [... more]
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Space Saving Containers For Cacti And Succulents
Stairs and railings are almost always decorated for the holidays. It adds such a welcoming touch when the stairway is near the front entrance where guests enter the house. For the stairs you can buy evergreen roping or pre-decorated garlands. In ... [... more]
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