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Want to grow fragrant honeysuckle plants? - just follow these proven steps

For many of us the sight and scent of honeysuckle plants bring back wonderful memories of childhood summers. Honeysuckle plants spread a sweet smell and beautiful shades of yellow, red and white flowers wherever they are placed.

They can improve a garden in many pleasing ways. The honeysuckle is often used as a colorful climbing vine or fragrant shrub. There are also honeysuckle varieties that do well as winter-flowering shrubs. The shrub types of honeysuckles grow to a height of fifteen feet and almost as wide occasionally.

Some climbing types of honeysuckle plants can grow up to thirty feet tall. Generally speaking they are easy to start on fences, walls and trellises. They are a hardy plant and can handle a wide range of environments. Honeysuckle plants flower in full sun but also grow well in shade. Moist, well-drained soil will serve the honeysuckle just fine.

The stems of the plant will twine around anything in its path. The honeysuckle plant is known as a rambling wild flower with around 200 different species. The Japanese Honeysuckle flowers are included in homeopathic medicines that treat asthma, coughing food poisoning and other common aliments. Chinese honeysuckle plants are used in herbal cures for rheumatism and diarrhea.

Insects enjoy the sweet summertime flavor the plant has to offer. Children also suck on its honey sweetness like it was a piece of candy. Cat owners should be careful, because there are some honeysuckle plants that can be toxic to cats. The berries of the plant can also be toxic for birds.

The honeysuckle is perfect for attracting wildlife to your garden. Butterflies, bees and hummingbirds rely on the plant as a food source. Once the honeysuckle plant is establish and flowering, you can relax in your favorite chair and watch the wildlife come into view.

If you would like to reproduce this plant, stem cutting is a popular method. A common enemy of the honeysuckle is the ant, and they tend to launch their attack during the spring and fall. The plant got its name from the pungent nectar in the center of the bloom.

About the Author

Steve Habib is an active gardener and researcher on the subject of growing and caring for a variety of plants. To receive our FREE BOOK “How Do Plants Grow” visit the HOME PAGE To learn more about HONEYSUCKLE PLANTS visit here.

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Planting Bamboo The Right Way

Bamboo is regarded as such a hardy plant and it's uses are endless. From bamboo floors to bamboo blinds and home decoration, it's natures most versatile plant. But it can be vulnerable.

For those of us who love to plant bamboo, there is a critical step which could be the difference in your plant flourishing or "checking out." This article will guide you through the correct process for either ground or pot planting.

Did You Know?

Your bamboo plant is most vulnerable at planting time. This is when the extra maintenance you perform will lay the foundation for a healthy, thriving plant.

Preparing The Site

So you have located the position in which to plant. Preparing your plant is vitally important and you need to make sure you soak it in water for 10-12 hours in it's pot. Adding some fertiliser in moderate amounts is always good. Now you can prepare the site.

Testing the spot selected for good drainage is simple. Once you have dug your hole you can test the drainage levels simply by filling it with water. The water should disappear within 15 minutes. If it takes any longer then I'd suggest you look for another location as the area may be drainage ineffective.

Planting The Bamboo

Yes, the bamboo plant does have a reputation as being tough and durable but you need to take special care when removing it from the pot and placing it in it's new resting place. Careful nudging will loosen the bulk of the dirt covered root system from the pot and when removed, place it straight into the hole. It's always a good idea to dig your hole a little deeper than required because it's recommended that the bamboo bulb sit a little below the soil level.

While fixing your plant into place, adding new mix around the root bulb will ensure that it connects with the wall around it. Watering while easing the bamboo into place is highly recommended but do not over do the watering, just enough to keep it moist. With additional fertiliser on the top soil combined with keeping your bamboo moist until it takes root and starts developing fresh foliage, your plant is off and running.

Bamboo, once established is extremely durable but keep making regular maintenance spot checks on it. It will serve you for years to come. One more thing… before you plant your bamboo, check it's root system. If it's a runner, then you will need to prepare the plant's surrounding area to prevent it from taking over. But that's another article!

About the Author

Dean Caporella is a professional broadcaster. Planting bamboo
and planting it correctly
is critical. For bamboo news and reviews visit: http://www.bamboogalore.com

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