The silver-spotted tiger moth (Lophocampa argentata) is a defoliating caterpillar belonging to the group of moths, including the hummock moth and the black and orange caterpillars commonly referred to as “woolly bears.” Silver-spotted tiger moth caterpillars are active during the fall and winter seasons. They begin their feeding in autumn and will resume their feeding after winters in… Read More »
Katydids are a species of insects associated with grasshoppers and crickets. In some areas, they have also been termed bush crickets or long-horned grasshoppers. They are giant insects, at least two inches in size from head to wingtips. They are light green with a triangular shape in the side view, which leads to another common name for the… Read More »
A perennial grass of the warm season, giving rhizomes and rapidly growing into stolons. It is very salt-tolerant, resistant to wet soils, and long-term cloudiness. It blooms in tropical and subtropical coastal areas around the world. It is most commonly used as golf grass in salt-prone areas or where saltwater irrigation is required. It is used as sports… Read More »
Around one-fourth of the world’s acreage is occupied with grasslands. Grasses endure both cold and hot conditions. They are seen everywhere, such as lawns, parks, pastures, meadows, athletic fields, forests, golfs, etc. These stunning plants provide many benefits to humanity and nature. They are indestructible and give a vivid sense. There are many types of grasses, among which… Read More »
Olea wilsonii trees are popular and easy to grow shady evergreen trees. The beauty of this fruitless tree perfectly complements many landscapes. This variety of bare trees comes from the Manzanillo variety. Once rooted, it is drought tolerant and also resistant to fire and disease. They are multi-stemmed trees and are very impressive. Strength and adaptability allow Olea… Read More »
Palmetto is a native cultivator of the St. Augustine grass, which exhibits a lush emerald green color. It has wide and flat blades, due to which its surface looks like a thick carpet. This versatile turf grass possesses various qualities such as good shade, drought, cold, heat, and frost resistance. This type of sod is not resistant to… Read More »
Easy to grow in medium, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Tolerates a wide variety of soils. Grows well on sandy soils in full sun. Evergreen in warm winter climates but should probably be pruned in early spring. They are found dead in the winter season. Most of the plants are grown in winter under shades… Read More »
Oakleaf mountain ash Tree is an exciting hybrid accent tree with a unique semi-complex foliage with a silvery underside that turns yellow in autumn; spectacular clusters of white flowers in spring and dark red berries in autumn; need a well-drained soil that is resistant to fire. The Oakleaf Mountain Ash Tree is adorned with clusters of white flowers… Read More »
In spring, in the coastal thickets of sage and chaparral, bright bushes of the monkeyflower (Mimulus aurantiacus) bloom. Colors range from salmon, orange, and bronze to deep red. The monkey shrub has an unusual adaptation to promote pollination. Before fertilization, the stigma is open and looks like a white lobed plate. When combed by insects, the petals are… Read More »
A lysimeter is a measuring device that can measure plants’ actual evapotranspiration by recording the amount of rainfall that an area receives and the amount lost through the soil. Vessels for lysimeters are usually located at a special lysimetric station with access for functional inspection and for placing measurement, control, and weighing devices. In most cases, an expensive… Read More »
