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Growing Blackberries in Florida
Blackberry plants are well adapted for growth in Florida, and many varieties grow wild in the state. While trailing blackberries do grow in Florida, erect varieties generally tend to do better in southern regions and do not require staking. Blackberries are fairly easy to grow. If you choose a culti
Fruit Tree Aphids
Aphids are some of the most prevalent fruit tree pests. Although aphid activity typically does not lead to tree death, each type of aphid inflicts similar damage to fruit trees and keeps growers from harvesting a full crop.
How to Plant Tomatoes with Banana Peels
According to the University of Missouri Extension, tomatoes are the most popular home garden crop in the United States. Even the worst home-grown tomato is much better than the very best store-bought tomato, Terry Mikel of the University of Arizona's Maricopa County Extension Service told the "Arizo
Types of Fertilizer for Plumeria
Plumeria is a fragrant, flowering tree that is native to tropical areas of the United States, such as Florida, Hawaii and Southern California. The tree grows approximately 20 feet high with a diameter of 20 feet. In order to obtain this healthy growth, plumeria trees require full sun, careful wateri
Germination of Broad Bean Seeds
Broad beans (Vicea faba), also known as fava beans, are cool season vegetables. They require 85 to 120 days of cool weather to produce pods. The least drought-resistant of the legumes, they need adequate moisture in the flowering and pod-setting stages. In areas with mild winter, plant the broad bea
How to Make Aromatherapy Sachets
Aromatherapy sachets can provide a calming, subtle scent to your home or office. The sachets can be placed in drawers or closets to give clothes a nice smell or near pillows for calming down and relaxing before bedtime. Easy to make, aromatherapy sachets are also a great gift for special occasions.
How to Garden in Clay Soils
Clay soil is often referred to as heavy soil because of its water-retention capacity. Because it drains poorly, it is easily saturated with water, which can lead to root rot or make it hard for your plant's roots to penetrate the soil. Its tendency to freeze easily is also a problem. Amending your
How to Build an Octagon Flower Bed
An octagon flower bed consists of eight sides equal in length. Creating an eight-sided flower bed isn't difficult. The primary concern will be ensuring the sides are measured equally. An octagon flower bed can be created using a variety of borders, ranging from brick and decorative rocks to railroad
Taking Care of Blueberry Bushes in the Winter
Growing blueberries in your yard is a rewarding experience once your blueberries have ripened and are ready for harvest. You can eat them as a quick snack and make blueberry pie, jelly or even wine. Caring for blueberry bushes properly will ensure their continued production of fruit for you and your
Heuchera Diseases
Heuchera, commonly known as coral bells, is a radiant floral beauty with one of the showiest displays of foliage available in a perennial. Heuchera, however, is plagued by various health ailments that can threaten its hardiness. Brush up on common heuchera diseases so that you can treat them.
How to Make a Whimsical Flower Pot Birdbath
Make a whimsical birdbath to decorate your landscape using inexpensive clay flower pots. Even if your talents do not include decorative painting, you can create these fanciful birdbaths with a few supplies from the craft store. Create the base for the birdbath with an arrangement of clay flower pots
Facts About Willow Trees
The weeping willow is only one variety of willow tree.American Images Inc/Photodisc/Getty ImagesThe words "willow tree" evokes a mental image of the weeping willow, with its leafy branches bending toward the ground like a flowing curtain. While the weeping willow is one of the most common...
Flowering Bathroom Plants
A bathroom has two unusual conditions that determine what kind of houseplant will grow in it successfully. The first is weak light as very few bathrooms have huge windows with lots of sunlight streaming in. The second is high humidity, so plants that do not flourish well in damp environments will no
How to Preserve Fresh-Cut Gardenias
Gardenias (Gardenia angusta) are a genus of 142 different flowering plants in the coffee family Rubiaceae. Native to China, where the plant has been cultivated for over 1,000 years, gardenias grow throughout Asia and in Australia and Africa. Several species grow in the southeastern portion of the Un
About Winter Tree Pruning
Maintaining a beautiful landscape is important for an avid gardener. One of the ways to help keep the garden looking clean and beautiful is by pruning trees. Pruning not only gives trees an aesthetic appearance, it contributes to their well-being and helps them with healthier growth. Performing wint
How to Properly Plant Maple Tree Seeds
Maple trees offer an attractive addition to any yard. They grow well in USDA Plant Hardiness Zones 5a to 9b and provide shade as well as a habitat for various birds and small animals. Most maple trees are purchased as seedlings, but growing one from seed is also an option. Obtain seeds from existing
How to Grow Marrow Vegetables
Vegetable marrows, which grow from seed, are a very commonly grown plant in the U.K., but are less well known in the U.S.A. A member of the squash family, the marrow can grow to an enormous size, with specimens reaching a weight of 100 pounds and more. The world record for marrow weight, 113 pounds,
How to Apply Casoron Weedkiller
While Casoron herbicide kills broadleaf and grassy plants, it leaves well-established deep-rooted plants intact. The active chemical ingredient in Casoron is dichlobenil. The manufacturer, Chemtura Canada Co., produces Casoron in the shape of granules for ease of application. The chemical becomes vo
Can Ticks Bite Humans?
Ticks are not insects, but are arachnids along with scorpions, spiders and mites. They attach to their "hosts" as a means of getting their blood meal, which they need to survive. Only a few of the many species of ticks bite humans.