Winter is a quiet time at the garden, since most plants are dormant, conserving energy for the upcoming growing season. However, winter is the best time to take stock, get organized and deal with minor upkeep and routine maintenance tasks. As a result, the garden is healthy and ready to perform at its best when […]
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With finely divided and often colorful leaves, Japanese maple can add an elegant Oriental touch to your landscape. But it prefers slightly acidic soils, using a pH less than 7. If your ground is more alkaline, it could lead to an iron deficiency known as chlorosis, where the leaves turn yellow while their veins retain […]
The tomato hornworm (Manduca quinquemaculata) is a caterpillar that infests plants of the Solanaceae family. Tomato hornworms can cause substantial damage to plants as they devour the leaves of this plant they have infested. The larva emerge from the ground during the summertime, and 2 tomato hornworms can defoliate an entire plant. Hornworm larva normally […]
In regards to tomato plants, taller is not always better. Sometimes, tall plants eventually become spindly and weak and are unable to produce or support fruit. Even though the problem occurs more frequently in seedlings grown inside, it may strike mature plants in the lawn. These plants require immediate attention to rectify the reason for […]
Not only will the “Black Tartarian” dwarf cherry tree (Prunus avium “Black Tartarian”) provide your yard with showy, fragrant, spring flowers, but with an abundant crop of dark, sweet cherries. With a mature height of 12 to 15 feet, this dwarf tree will prosper when provided with its particular cultural requirements. Climate To emerge from […]
The term “algae” refers to a varied group of plantlike organisms with simple biological structure. Algae are present in lakes and other bodies of water, and as part of a balanced aquatic ecology, they’re not harmful. Under certain conditions, however, algae may grow so quickly that they threaten a pond’s health and usefulness. Algal Bloom […]
Some vegetables need different acidity levels in the soil than many others. Based upon each kind’s individual needs, the acidity or pH level determines what nutrients are readily available to plants and how efficiently they are absorbed. Vegetables that prefer acid soil desire a pH selection of 5.5 to 6.5, which will be marginally under […]
For many, talk of food plots leads to dreams of trophy bucks on opening day. Earlier such dreams become reality, however, prospective hunters need to know only a little deer’s natural diet. While the trends and demands of deer differ among geographic regions and food plots are definitely not the only point to look at […]
The ponytail palm (Beaucamea recurvata) is not a true palm, but is a succulent native to the desert of southeastern Mexico. The back of the ponytail palm is thick and tough with an expanding base that gives it the other common names, bottle palm and elephant’s foot. It naturally grows as a small plant that […]
Planting bulbs in a greenhouse makes sense, especially in the event that you like making floral arrangements or intend to sell the flowers you develop. Greenhouse-grown flowers grow taller, blossom sooner and possess fewer imperfections than those grown outdoors. A greenhouse offers flowers protection from wind, rain and insects. The ecological conditions inside the greenhouse […]