What to Spray on Broccoli

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Broccoli's crunchy green florets make this member of the cabbage family a regular addition to the backyard garden. Cultivating broccoli requires proper care, including nutrition, water and management of pests and disease. Much of the care of broccoli plants is easily managed through the application

How to Make Your Own Grow Bags

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Grow bags offer a simple solution for anyone who wants a container garden but doesn't have containers. Whether you've got a patio, a balcony, or simply a yard with poor soil, you can make as many grow bags as you wish for a relatively simple container garden.

Black Alder Propagation

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Black alder (Ilex verticillata), also referred to as common winterberry and coralberry, is a deciduous holly native to North America. The natural range of the plant extends from Nova Scotia down into the Florida panhandle. In its native habitat the large shrub is found in wet woods and swamps. Black

How to Make an Aeroponic Growing System

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Aeroponics is a specialized type of hydroponic growing system. Instead of using soil, plants are grown in containers or frames that support them. The roots grow into a channel or other space so that they can be sprayed frequently with a liquid nutrient solution. In between sprayings, the roots absor

How to Hand-pollinate Citrus Indoors

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Indoor citrus trees provide a fresh source of citrus in areas with cold winter temperatures, as long as you take the time to hand-pollinate the trees so they produce fruit. Insects play an important role in pollinating trees outside, requiring you to play this role of transferring the pollen to the

How to Get Old Seeds to Grow

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If you have leftover packets of seeds from last spring, you might be tempted to try growing the seeds instead of purchasing new packets. Or perhaps you've been saving heirloom seeds from your garden. Seeds stored in a cool area in moisture-proof or sealed containers will typically last for several y

How to Graft a Crepe Myrtle Tree

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Grafting crepe myrtles, also spelled crape myrtles, is a difficult and often unnecessary process. However, for the determined gardener who longs for one of the showy, multi-colored shrubs that only custom grafting can obtain, it is not impossible. Unlike many other plants and trees that can successf

Economic Factors of Blueberry Production

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The numerous economic factors of blueberry production reflect many practical issues of farming. Key factors include the quality of the plants and the land used for planting, the types of markets for particular harvests and the condition of the economy as a whole. The majority of United States bluebe

How to Transplant Cypress Trees

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Many varieties of cypress trees have tap roots that go nearly as deep as the tree is tall. Since this is the main root of the plant, you want to get as much of it out of the ground intact as you can. This can make transplanting a mature cypress impossible without the help of a tree service and the u

How to Grow & Maintain Dwarf Fruit Trees

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Dwarf fruit trees are a great choice for those who want to enjoy raising their own fruit, but do not have the room that normal size fruit trees require. These trees will produce full size fruit while being grown in small areas, or even containers. The dwarf fruit tree does require some particular me

The Best Plants for Garden Edging

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Edging plants create order and add color.Young woman planting out fuchsia sprouts in a garden image by GeoM from Fotolia.comBy definition, edging plants are plants grouped together with similar plants to form an edge or border in a garden or landscape design. When using plants to edge a...

How to Plant a Night Blooming Jasmine

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Night blooming jasmine is admired for its potent fragrance and sleek blooms that appear in the evening. The flowering shrub, also known as queen of the night, is a tropical plant that does best in humid, hot conditions. Jasmine thrives in full, direct sunlight, without strong winds or heavy rain. Th

How to Grow Vegetables With Potting Mix

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Potting mixes for container-grown vegetables have to be well aerated, providing fast drainage to keep the roots from rotting. At the same time as it drains excess water quickly, the soil blend also needs to retain moisture in its particles to prevent drought stress. Besides, nutrients have to be pre

How to Prepare the Soil for Planting Watermelons

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Watermelons thrive in well-drained beds in sunny areas. The plants send out long taproots in search of water. A bed that retains too much moisture makes the roots prone to rot problems. Preparing the soil before you plant ensures the summer fruits grow in a properly drained bed and have access to th

How & Where Are Yams Grown?

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Yams come in many varieties including versions with white, purplish or brownish flesh and dark brown or off-white skin. Depending on the variety, after cooking, the texture may be dry, fine, coarse or grainy and the flavor can be sweet or bitter.

Why Do Green Plants Turn Yellow?

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A good indicator that something is amiss with your plants is when you see yellow leaves. This discoloring is due to chlorosis, the inability to maintain the levels of chlorophyll required to keep their leaves green.

My River Birch Leaves Are Turning Yellow

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Growing trees at home requires the gardener constantly monitor the trees for any signs that the tree may be entering a declining state of health. Among the most common of these signs is leaf yellowing, which can sometimes be normal but can also sometimes be an indication of a health problem on your

Growing Conditions for Plants in Water

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Taking advantage of the best growing conditions when planting and maintaining aquatic plants requires using the right type of soil and containers. You need to know when to add plants to the water and how deep they need to be planted in order to flourish and grow. As you choose the types...

Tips for Growing Vegetables Near Eucalyptus

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Plant vegetables in a raised bed near eucalyptus trees.Jupiterimages/Pixland/Getty ImagesAccording to Stanford University, eucalyptus trees are known for their peeling bark, fast growth and the properties of their leaves. The oil in their leaves is extremely flammable, and eucalyptus is...

How to Build a Cornish Hedge

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Over 30,000 miles of stone-lined Cornish hedging exist in Cornwall, England. The first evidence of this specialist type of hedge dates back to the Neolithic period -- 4,000 to 6,000 years ago -- when earth backs contained between two stone walls were used as sturdy field boundaries. The durability a