Most fruit and vegetable plants of the exact same family, including potato and tomato plants of any variety, can be grafted to create one plant. The top region of the graft becomes the top of the plant also creates tomatoes, while the lower part or root system will produce potatoes. This system of grafting is […]
June is the beginning of the summer growing season, together with the best flower gardens creating masses of blooms, colors, beauty and aroma. When you arrange flowers in the garden, planting each variety together in a mass creates a formal look. Mixing different type of individual flowers creates a wildflower subject. The secret to using […]
The small scrubby and thorny key lime tree (Citrus aurantifolia), implanted in the corner of the yard, provides the delicious lime juice needed for your key lime pie. While selecting the tiny green fruits puts your hands in risk of puncture wounds, the tart, delicious limes make the risk worthwhile. The key lime, also called […]
Agaves (Agave spp.) Possess a daring, interesting look and few maintenance requirements. The hardiness of the succulent perennials varies widely depending on the species, but most are drought- and heat-tolerant, thanks, in large part, to root and leaf system adaptations. Leaves Agave leaves are succulent or semi-succulent and are short and broad in certain species […]
Strawberries are frequently the first fruit a gardener tries in the lawn, because they produce abundantly with little maintenance. They are usually planted as inexpensive dormant bare-roots that could live for many decades. Occasionally more actively growing plants are offered, and those are costlier. Even though strawberries have been hardwired to return every year, the […]
Japanese Barberry (Berberis thunbergii) is a small-to-medium sized ornamental shrub that’s found commonly in landscapes throughout the Southern United States. The many different species of Barberries comprise Wintergreen and Mentor Barberry; nevertheless the Japanese Barberry species are a few of the most commonly implanted. This shrub thrives in in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness […]
Growing mushrooms typically requires a dim or shaded area which stays cool and moist. This area is put up or found in advance of maintained and growing until the flames are ready for harvesting. However, there might be a moment, whether due to weather or a change in conditions, when you need to transplant the […]
Trees with small, orange-colored fruit speckle your landscape with vibrant colour. These trees also offer you other ornamental benefits, like colorful fall leaves, pretty flowers and attractive foliage. Among the secrets to developing a healthy tree is always putting it at a place that matches its growth attributes. Neglecting this very simple rule makes it […]
The pH scale rates the acidity of soils on a range from 0 through 14, with 7 being neutral, below 7 acidic and above 7 alkaline.The bulk of fruits grow best in neutral conditions with the ideal pH levels between 6.0 and 6.5. Tropical fruits may generally tolerate acidic soil better than other types of […]
Serviceberry, or shadbush, is the frequent name for species at the Amelanchier family. Frequent species such as alder-leaved serviceberry (Amelanchier alnifolia) and downy serviceberry (A. arborea) are hardy at U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 4 through 9. Serviceberries are deciduous trees, growing up to 30 feet tall, or shrubs. They comprise oval leaves […]