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Step-by-Step on How Strawberries Are Grown
You have three options when selecting which strawberries to grow. From among the varieties adapted to your region, choose a plant that produces fruit at regular intervals May through fall, or a variety that bears a crop once in June. A final option is to plant a strawberry type that fruits in June a
How to Plant Wild Blueberries
Wild, or low bush, blueberries grow best in well-drained gravely soils that have a top layer of organic material. The plants need plenty of sun and thrive in acid soils that range in pH levels between 4.5 to 5.0. Wild blueberries spread naturally through seeds and the underground rhizome root system
Citrus Gardening Questions
Citrus trees require little maintenance once established but must be grown in the right conditions to thrive and produce fruit. Attention to temperature, soil, light, fertilization and moisture help young citrus trees grow and produce. If container grown, container size and site placement are import
About Purslane
Purslane describes an entire family of plants also called Portulacaceae. This family includes more than 500 species of plants and includes Common Purslane and Golden Purslane, which can be grown as edible plants but are also considered weeds.
Will American Wisteria Plants Work for an Arbor Cover?
A deciduous vine that blooms in spring, American wisteria (Wisteria frutescens) attracts butterflies to the garden with its mildly scented, lavender blooms. A cold-hardy vine, American wisteria grows in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 5 through 9. American wisteria makes a drama
The Best Plant Food for My Garden
Garden plants require carbon dioxide, light and nutrients for root development and plant growth. Fertilization is an important component of garden plant health care. Natural, organic fertilizers are an environmentally friendly alternative to expensive chemical fertilizers. Organic fertilizers are sl
How Long Does It Take for a Ylang Ylang to Flower?
Mature ylang ylang trees (Cananga odorata) produce heavily perfumed blossoms with sweet nectar that draws night-time pollinators. These blooms are followed by sweet, edible fruits that are popular with birds, mammals and humans alike. Despite the speed that ylang ylang trees grow, blooms may not app
Can I Grow Grapefruit Trees at Home?
Grapefruits are the state tree of Texas, due mainly to that state's ideal grapefruit-growing temperature and humidity, especially in the south. These trees are more sensitive to cold and need higher humidity than some other citrus trees, but they thrive in home gardens with the right care.
What Is an Anthurium?
Anthurium is a large genus of flowering plants that contains more than 800 species. Anthurium flowers are endemic to tropical forests from Mexico to Argentina. They are popular houseplants due to their attractive waxy foliage and colorful, heart-shaped flowers. Most Anthuriums are epiphytes and grow
How to Kill & Reseed an Existing Lawn
If your lawn is beyond repair or simply not what you want it to be, you are left with no other option but to kill existing grass and start over. Also called total renovation, the process involves removing existing weeds and grass from the area and starting the planting and care process from scratch.
How Do I Know When to Pick Zucchini?
Zucchini and related seasonal vine vegetables, which include summer squash, patty pans and crookneck squash, all thrive and produce the most abundant crops in the sunny warm weather of summer and early fall. Unlike many vegetables, zucchini can be harvested and eaten very early in their season and c
Thread Gauge Uses
Thread gauges measure the thread characteristics on pipes and screws.Water Pipe with red handle image by Olga Sapegina from Fotolia.comA thread gauge is designed to help builders and plumbers measure the threading on pipes. Pipe threading is the groove pattern cut into the pipe that...
How to Propagate a Florida Orchid Tree With Cuttings
Florida orchid tree (Bauhinia variegata) is an attractive ornamental tree with exotic purple orchidlike blooms. The tree is relatively small at only 20 to 40 feet in height. It has 4- to 6-inch leaves that resemble a cow's hoof and appear after the blooms have already started. The large flowers arri
When to Prune a Burning Bush Shrub
Burning bush (Euonymus alatus) grows as a large landscape bush or hedge. Their leaves turn flaming red in late summer and fall. The bushes don't require yearly pruning unless you prefer to manage the plant's size or shape. Though pruning isn't necessary, regular trimming prevents the burning bush fr
How to Care for Geraniums Outdoors
A tender perennial, geraniums grow year-round in warm climates but they die off and are grown as outdoor annuals in areas that experience winter freezing. Prolonged temperatures over 85 degrees Fahrenheit in summer also inhibit the plant's growth, so in hot areas with mild winters they are often gro
Does a Peach Tree Need Sprays for Fungus and Insects?
While peach trees don't require a whole lot of maintenance, most require regular disease- and pest-control applications to ensure their overall health. Peach trees are highly disposed to fungal infection and pest infestation. Yet these are threats that you can usually control. Properly spraying for
How to Make a Lantana Cutting
According to the University of Florida, wild lantana (Lantana camara) is considered an invasive species. Fortunately, there are many varieties of lantana, and Gold Mound, Hallelujah and Patriot, among others, are recommended for gardens. Farther north, it's considered an annual and is popular in gar
Frequent Insects on Butterfly Bushes
Butterfly bush is a shrub that looks similar to a lilac but is much smaller. The clusters of blooms appear in midsummer in pink, white, blue, violet, raspberry and orange. They also come in bi-color and in three colors (pink, blue and white) on the same bush. The trumpet-like tubular flower produces
How to Plan for Cross-Pollination of Dwarf Fruit Trees
If you plant a lone apple tree, it may bear few fruit. Apples usually need at least one other apple tree of a different variety nearby, so bees can spread pollen between them and cross-fertilize them. Sweet cherries, pears and Japanese plums also usually need another variety of the same species. Pea
How to Identify Sedum
Sedum (also known as stonecrop) is a perennial plant used often in gardens. They are sturdy plants that are easy to grow in well-drained soil. They are capable of living through just about any kind of weather but grow best in warm climates with plenty of sun. Sedums can become limp if the soil is so