Although most grasses grow best in full sun, there are several that tolerate part shade or even thrive in it. Northern sea oats (Chasmanthium latifolium), bottlebrush grass (Hystrix patula), variegated hakone grass (Hakonechloa macra ‘Aureola’, and ribbon grass (Phalaris arundinacea) are well-adapted to shade. Do tall grasses grow in shade?Read More →

No, the ranunculus blooms in the early spring and will continue to do so until the beginning of summer. At this point, the plant will go dormant. If you are growing the plant indoors, then it is possible to have it bloom in the summer, depending on the growing conditionsRead More →

You’ll also need a location where the cantaloupes are exposed to at least eight hours of bright sunlight per day. What are the best growing conditions for cantaloupe? Plant cantaloupe in an area with warm soil (70°F+) and plenty of sun. Cantaloupes are sprawlers, so plant them 36 to 42Read More →

General. The tomato russet mite (Aculops lycopersici, also referred to as Vasates lycopersici, Vasates destructor and Phyllocoptes destructor in older publications) belongs to the family Eriophyidae. What color is light russet? It has quite an interesting history; it comes from the Middle English word for “red.” The word russet isRead More →

The Bangles perform in the music video “A Hazy Shade of Winter” from the original motion picture soundtrack Less Than Zero (1987). The band plays in a darkened room illuminated by moving blue lights and surrounded by television sets while clips from the film play throughout. What episode of UmbrellaRead More →

But now, researchers may have found the perfect solution: a natural tan, without the sun. Studying mice, the researchers identified the molecular pathways that lead to tanning and learned how to stimulate these pathways, turning pale red-haired mice into dark brown ones. Can you get tan through a window? It’sRead More →

Sunflowers require a location with full sun and shelter from the wind. Although sunflowers will grow in partial shade, plants deprived of the sunlight and warmth tend to be tall, leggy, and produce small and fewer flowers. How many hours of sunlight do sunflowers need? Sunflowers need full sun; seeRead More →

Spreads aggressively by stolons, but is easy to pull out and keep in check. Obedient plant is a good nectar source for butterflies. This perennial is easy to establish and maintain. It can become aggressive but the shallow roots are easy to pull out. When should you transplant obedient plants?Read More →

Update: This word was added in February 2017. You don’t have to watch RuPaul’s Drag Race to have heard the expression throw shade, or sometimes just shade. Shade is a subtle, sneering expression of contempt for or disgust with someone—sometimes verbal, and sometimes not. What is the dictionary of aRead More →