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A shrub or bush is a horticultural rather than a strict botanical category of woody plant, distinguished from a tree by its multiple stems and lower height, usually less than 5–6 m (15–20 ft) tall. A large number of plants can be either shrubs or trees, depending on the growing conditions they experience. Small, low shrubs such as lavender, periwinkle and thyme are often termed subshrubs. An area of cultivated shrubs in a park or garden is known as a shrubbery. When clipped as topiary, shrubs generally have dense foliage and many small leafy branches growing close together. Many shrubs respond well to renewal pruning, in which hard cutting back to a 'stool' results in long new stems known as "canes". Other shrubs respond better to selective pruning to reveal their structure and character. Shrubs in common garden practice are generally broad-leaved plants, though some smaller conifers such as Mountain Pine and Common Juniper are also shrubby in structure. Shrubs can be either deciduous or evergreen. In botany and ecology a shrub is more specifically used to describe the particular physical structural or plant life-form of woody plants which are less than 8 m high and usually have many stems arising at or near the base.
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1. Chaste Tree Berry Decreases and Promotes Lactation?
November 19, 2009
Chaste tree berry (also known as Vitex and by he trade name Femaprin) was at one time called Monk’s pepper because of its supposed ability to decrease sexual drives. However, others have taken it to enhance sexual drives. How could it do both at the same time?
Though a shrub, chaste tree will grow up to twenty-two feet tall. It is native to southern Europe and the Mediterranean region. It flourishes on moist riverbanks, but it can also be grown as an ornamental plant in American gardens. The beautiful blue-violet flowers blossom in midsummer. It is only used today for female problems. ... (read more)
Author: Thelma Oliver
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2. Chaste Tree Berry Inhibits and Promotes Lactation?
November 19, 2009
Chaste tree berry (also known as Vitex and by he trade name Femaprin) was at one time called Monk’s pepper because of its supposed ability to decrease sexual drives. However, others have taken it to enhance sexual drives. How could it do both at the same time?
Though a shrub, chaste tree will grow up to twenty-two feet tall. It is native to southern Europe and the Mediterranean region. It flourishes on moist riverbanks, but it can also be grown as an ornamental plant in American gardens. The beautiful blue-violet flowers blossom in midsummer. It is only used today for female problems. ... (read more)
Author: Thelma Oliver
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3. Fighting Acne with Tea Tree Oil
November 18, 2009
Want to know how to treat acne effectively and naturally? Tea tree oil is an effective topical treatment for fighting acne. It comes from the Australian woody shrub plant, Melaleuca alternifolia. Historically, this oil has been used to treat burns and cuts, to fight skin infections, and to fight fungal infections. Today it is used in a multitude of acne fighting products due to its anti-microbrial properties. It is often sold as an essential oil after it has been extracted from the plant’s leaves. However, you can find it in ointments, creams, gels, soaps, and lotions.
Tea tree oil contai... (read more)
Author: Angel A Johnson
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4. Hardware Brings Life to your Salt Lake City Home Improvement
November 12, 2009
One of the delights of home improvement in Salt Lake City is shopping for supplies. Starting from the ground you have flooring, carpet and tile; then halfway are the cabinets, countertops, sinks, doors, knobs, windows, appliances, furniture and fixtures; and up comes lighting and roofing. For the exterior you have wheelbarrow, mower, rake, shrub trimmers and other gardening equipment. How about that dog house and bird cage? Bring life to it by choosing materials that duplicate your own house.
Hardware supplies are an essential part of every home. Tools and accessories in boxes or sh... (read more)
Author: Haydee Abad
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5. Juniper Essential Oil
November 06, 2009
Lavender Essential Oil - Headaches, stress, insomnia, minor burns, skin rashes, lowers blood pressure. Calmative. Basil Essential Oil- Anti bacterial, headaches, mental alertness, fatigue, stress, Period pains (Blends well with lemon and fennel).
The evergreen juniper will grow in two different sizes. It may grow as a tall bush, if it is standing upright,or, it may just be a shrub, which stays close to the ground. It has beautiful, bright, yellow flowers, along with needles, and blue berries, which turn black upon maturity.
Today, essential oils from plants are used both in their pur... (read more)
Author: Alfred Patick
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6. Essential Oil For Aromatherapy And Jasmine Flowers
November 05, 2009
A sturdy evergreen shrub of bright green leaves with white star shaped flowers, Jasmine with sweet and floral aroma, native of Asia and Africa is one of the oldest and widely used scented flower.
Jasmine flower blooms only at night hence they hand picked at night time only. Being the most delicate and extremely fragile, jasmine essential oil is steam distilled from its flowers. Huge quantities of jasmine petals are required to prepare one ounce of essential oil, hence is rare, extremely valuable and highly sought after oil.
Jasmine is preferred for its powerful characteristics that a... (read more)
Author: Bennett Diaz
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7. Bilberry Benefits Vision
November 05, 2009
Officially known as Vaccinium myrtillus, the bilberry plant belongs to the heath family, and is related to the blueberry. Bilberry plants grow in cool temperate latitudes and along mountain ranges in the northern and southern hemispheres. The bilberry is a small shrub that can reach about a foot in height. It yields white to pale pink bell-shaped flowers hang beneath the emerging leaves. Sweet, plump, and blue-black colored berries appear in season. The bilberry grows well in damp and acidic soils; it prefers damp woods and sandy or rocky soil surfaces. Bilberry is harvested when it ripens, an... (read more)
Author: Thelma Oliver
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8. Purchase a Landscaping Shrub to Spruce up Your Yard.
November 01, 2009
The first is the size of the shrub, as most varieties come in either bush or tree form and you should decide on the shrub based on the overall height you will need. Also, certain shrubs are easier to take care of then others, so be sure you have enough time to commit to a younger plant.
There are two primary choices when you look for a landscaping shrub. Firstly you should consider the density of the flowers and whether or not you want your shrub to look more like a tree or more like a bush. If you are looking for more dense flowers then the azalea shrub is perfect for you. This landscapi... (read more)
Author: Keith Londrie II
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9. Mosquito Bite
October 26, 2009
Mosquito Bite
Mosquitoes are a real nuisance. They not only bite, causing an itching bump, but also have the potential to spread dangerous diseases like Malaria, and West Nile Virus. If hiking, be sure to slap on insect repellent to reduce the likelihood of being bitten. At home, overturn unused flowerpots and remove possible areas of stagnant water to reduce the breeding of mosquitoes. Using candles or potpourri that are infused with citronella oil while outside or planting a citronella shrub is also a good option.
Symptoms
•Itching •Bumps on Skin •Pain
Steps
•Was... (read more)
Author: k keval
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10. Growing Roses In Containers Successfully
October 14, 2009
Containers can add a totally new dimension to your garden. The reasons for growing plants in containers are many. A lack of space is a strong motivation. If you happen to live in an apartment or flat with no garden to call your own, a shrub in a container can offer you an opportunity to flex those green fingers. And if you're intent on growing a shrub, why not grow a rose?
There are many reasons why growing roses in containers may be an attractive option. Lack of space can be a strong motivation. If you have a dull area that could stand brightening up with some color added but you h... (read more)
Author: Keith Berwick
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11. Lavender Oil
October 08, 2009
Lavender oil is extracted from Lavandula angustifolia and is also known as English lavender. It originated in France, which is the main producer and a few varieties also grow in the Mediterranean region. It is extracted from the beautiful purple-blue flowers of the evergreen woody shrub by steam distillation. The name is derived from the Latin word 'lavera' which means 'to wash'. The Romans frequently used this oil in their bath routine, and they later introduced it in England. Chemically it mainly consists of a-pinene, limonene, 1,8-cineole, cis-ocimene, trans-cimene, 3-oct... (read more)
Author: Ankur Tandon
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12. Landscaping Ideas for Green Decor
October 01, 2009
Landscaping with colorful plants can provide decorative displays both indoors and out. Here are some shrubs that can provide some great landscaping color, as well as attractive materials for indoor use.
Colorful Landscaping Shrubs
Pyracantha or Fire Thorn (Pyracantha) USDA hardiness zones 5-9
This rapidly growing shrub has narrow dark green leaves and produces clusters of small white flowers during spring. The flowers mature to orange or red berries in the fall. Sprays of berries can be used in indoor arrangements, but they should last through late winter if left on the bush. ... (read more)
Author: Stacy Winsel
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13. What You Need to Know About Lavender Bath Salts
September 14, 2009
The lavender bath salts are the most popular baths salts used by a number of people. Lavender oil is rich in therapeutic properties and that makes the lavender bath salts a favourite of many. Adding these salts to your hot bath will provide you all the relaxation you want and will take care of many health problems too.
Lavender is a small fragrant shrub that has long bluish-green branches that have very pretty purple buds. It was originally found in the Mediterranean region and it always manages to impress people with its beauty. The Romans were the first to use it for its healing qualit... (read more)
Author: Adam Rise
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14. Wild Oregano Oil is 100% organic certified with 80% carvacol.
September 10, 2009
Research supports the use of Wild Oregano oil against viral and fungal infections and it destroys many strains of bacteria and other parasites. Studies conducted by Georgetown University in Washington, D.C., have shown that the wild, mountain-grown oregano is an excellent anti-fungal agent, completely killing Candida albicans.
Origaum Vulgare or Wild Oregano is a native Mediterranean woody shrub of Europe. A herb rich in carvacol –The most potent natural antiseptic with miraculous antibiotic properties. Carvacol is the strongest laboratory tested antiseptic known to mankind till date. ... (read more)
Author: Wild Oregano Oil
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15. An All-Around Flower From The Philippines
September 10, 2009
The Gumamela, or widely known as Hibiscus rosasinensis, is a species of flower popularly known in the Philippines. Along with other popular flowers philippines such as the Ylang-Ylang, Santan, Dama De Noche, Everlasting flower, Waling-Waling, and the Sampaguita, the Gumamela flower is considered as one of the Philippine's unique species of flowers. So what is a Gumamela?
Common Description This plant is an erect, much branched, smooth shrub, 1 to 4 meters in height. The leaves are ovate and 7 to 12 centimeters long, with coarsely toothed margins. The flowers are solitary, axillary, very ... (read more)
Author: Sheena thornbird
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16. Divya Ashwagandha medcine and Churna for Constipation
September 02, 2009
Divya Ashwagandha medcine and Churna for Constipation
Ashwagandha (Indian winter cherry) considered as one of the most important herbs in Ayurveda. Due to its properties it has gained lots of respect in the eyes of herbal healers & used it widely in curing people from their disorder. It also known as Withania somnifera. It is a shrub, normally found everywhere in India especially in northwestern part of the sub continent. It derives its named “ashwagandha” because of two reasons. One its root smells like horse and the other it vitalizes body to provide strength just like a horse have. ... (read more)
Author: adrianna smith
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17. Very Tasty Szechuan Pepper Lamb
September 02, 2009
Szechuan pepper, also known as 'fagara' or anise pepper, is used in a wide range of dishes from eastern China. These aromatic peppercorns are the dried berries of an oriental shrub, and they can be bought from large supermarkets as well as Chinese stores. In China, the peppercorns are roasted until crisp, ground, and mixed with a little salt for a table condiment. In this dish, Szechuan pepper adds a sharp, tangy flavour to the lamb, while the dried red chillies make it quite hot and spicy. The lamb is first chilled in a freezer, making it easier to slice.
Ingredients 12 oz (350 g) lean ... (read more)
Author: Different Man
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18. Natural Treatments for Asthma, Asthma Relief
August 19, 2009
Butterbur is a shrub found in Europe, North America, and Asia. The active ingredients of this herbal shrub contain petasin and isopetasin. These two ingredients are known to reduce muscle spasm which are responsible for closing the throat. They also have an anti-inflammatory effect naturally. The butterbur has been tested with inhalers to give asthma patients a more effective treatment when used together. However, butterbur is not a replacement for medications. This is one of the natural asthma cures that works to reduce the intake of medication by relaxing the muscles and preventing attacks. ... (read more)
Author: Louis Richard
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19. Methods on Avoiding Poison Oak and Poison Oak Treatments
August 04, 2009
Poison Oak is a silent assassin which waits for you around each shrub, plotting and advantageously placing itself immediately in your path longing for you to brush up beside it. As delightful as this appears, poison oak is no Don Juan. One exchange can make you a disgruntled person for around 2 weeks. What causes this mystifying bush to create such heart throb and pain. The nuke of mass destruction is the oil Urushiol which leaks from plant stems and leaves. Once this grease makes connection with your skin it can cause a number of evil rashes which can have you soaking yourself in ice c... (read more)
Author: joseph chammas
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20. Shrink Hemorrhoids For Hemorrhoidal Relief
August 03, 2009
1. Use Witch Hazel
Witch Hazel is a low growing shrub that has incredible healing powers that is used in a lot of herbal remedies to ease discomfort and soothe pain. Applying some witch hazel to a cotton ball and dabbing the hemorrhoid will help with the swelling and cause the hemorrhoid to shrink.
2. Take Horse Chestnut
Horse Chestnut is another herbal remedy that is taken orally and will help reduce the swelling associated with hemorrhoids.
3. Venapro
Natural herbal remedies are very powerful forms of reducing swelling and relieving pain. Venapro is a blend of natura... (read more)
Author: Ryan English
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21. Local Streetscape Improvement
July 31, 2009
Local streetscapes are public spaces most often used by a local community every day. These common spaces are shared by all and therefore must be cared for by all. Local streetscape improvement is one example of a simple yet helpful community project. Local streetscape improvement promotes community property awareness, strengthens community relationships, and builds a sense of pride in the community. Local streetscape improvement projects include bench repainting, flowerbed weeding and planting, shrub trimming, and road repair, painting and retiling. These activities can serve as concrete symbo... (read more)
Author: Nikki Sabato
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22. LEGAL HIGH - OUR RIGHT TO PLEASURE WITH SAFE LEGAL HERBS
July 24, 2009
Safe Legal Herbs
Betel Nut: is one of the most common herbs which act as a stimulant causing euphoric effects. It is used recreationally and its several benefits outweigh the toxic effects of chewing betel nut.
Cabeza de angel: resins of this shrub is collected over a period, dried, and then mixed with ash and then it is snuffed. It has a hypnotic effect and induces sleep. It is also used medicinally for fever, malaria, and dysentery.
Calamus: The roots of this plant are collected, washed, and dried with moderate heat and are chewed or brewed as tea. It is known to produce b... (read more)
Author: Mike Argiro
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23. White spots on leaves could be powdery mildew fungus
July 23, 2009
QUESTION: “I just planted some salvia in my garden and noticed some white spots on the leaves. Any suggestions?” – Mazzocco
ANSWER: The white spots could be from mineral deposits from watering, fertilizer residue or a fungus known as powdery mildew.
You will need to determine what is causing them before you can take any action. Fortunately, the first two wouldn’t require any action, but if they are caused by a fungus, you might want to apply a fungicide.
Powdery mildew is one of the most common landscape fungus problems. The first sign is often curled and twisted leaves before t... (read more)
Author: Earl Buchan
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24. Landscape Tips for a Successful Planting Season this spring
July 22, 2009
Whether you are planting a single shrub or several new trees, it is important to think ahead about all decisions related to the care of your landscape. By taking into consideration the mature size of the tree or shrub, your landscape maintenance efforts this spring will be much more successful. Pick a Good Spot
It's easy to overlook how big a plant is going to become when you bring it home from the nursery. The danger: don't plant too close to a building, driveway or other plants. Any tree and shrub care service expert will tell you that the plant might quickly outgrow the space and t... (read more)
Author: Perry Boylan
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25. Grow Bougainvillea; add color and beauty to the landscape
July 21, 2009
Bougainvillea tree, the very name reminds you of the fuchsia flowers delicately hanging from the boughs of a thorny creeper. Whether the fragile beauty of the pink bougainvillea flowers or the white patina of the bougainvillea blooms, it is the very delicate sheen of the plant, which diffuses the magic of dream and joy amidst its color and beauty. A native of Brazil, the bougainvillea was first spotted by the French botanist Philibert Commerson in the year 1760 and named it bouganvillea after his friend and captain, Louis A. de Bougainville, a noted lawyer, mathematician, and explorer f... (read more)
Author: Michel Moore
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