A List of Tennessee Flower Planting Types

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Rolling fields of Tennessee soybeans.Soybeans image by bonjo from Fotolia.comMore than 21 million acres of Tennessee land are devoted to agriculture. Warm temperatures, moderate rainfall and three different land types (row crop land, rolling land and hilly land) make Tennessee's...

How to Plant Rose of Sharon

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The rose of Sharon plant (Hibiscus syriacus) grows up to 12 feet tall and half as wide when provided with a good growing site and basic care. The shrub produces flowers 3 inches in diameter in summer and fall. Most varieties have pale-pink flowers with red centers, but other colors are available. Ro

How to Pot Fruit Trees

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There are many reasons you might want to pot your fruit trees: portability, lack of sunny yard space, chilly climates. Growing fruit trees in containers allows growers in colder climates the chance to grow fruit indoors that they cannot grow outside. Potted fruit trees also enhance the decor of a ro

How to Take Care of Papayas

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Papaya trees grow in tropical and subtropical areas where temperatures rarely drop below 70 degrees Fahrenheit, and the trees cannot tolerate any freezing. They produce a large fruit that is used as both a vegetable and a sweet fruit, depending on when you harvest it. Papayas don't produce branches,

Coffee Tree Diseases

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Dried seed beans from the coffee tree's fruit are used for making the coffee beveragecoffee in coffee image by Maria Brzostowska from Fotolia.comCoffee trees (Coffea arabica) are commonly cultivated for their dried seed beans located in the fruit, which are used for brewing the popular...

How to Care for Mandevilla Plants

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Mandevilla plants are a tropical vine type of plant that is often found in landscapes and patio containers in USDA Plant Hardiness Zones 10 and 11. With more than 100 varieties of mandevilla, the plant is becoming increasingly grown as an inside houseplant in cooler climate zones. Outdoors, the vine

How to Kill Cutter Ants

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Leaf-cutter ants are native to Central and South America, however, it is possible to see the ants throughout the southern United States (especially in Texas). These insects cut off the leaves of plants and take the vegetation back to their nests. This may completely kill off a plant and cost hundred

How to Grow Brugmansia in Containers

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Brugmansia, or angel's trumpet, is an attractive, tender tropical that provides breathtaking views during the summer months. Native to South America, fragrant brugmansia belongs to the Nightshade family. The small- to medium-sized plant produces arching stems with 10- to 12-inch long trumpet-shaped

Can I Start a New Plant From a Pineapple?

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The pineapple plant (Ananas comosus) is a South American bromeliad famous for its tasty fruit. It is widely grown throughout the tropics and subtropics. Pineapples do not set seed but grow from slips or suckers, which grow from the base of the plant. They also can propagate from the tuft of leaves a

What Are the Soil Types in Ocean County, New Jersey?

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Ocean County, New Jersey, is the central county of the state, bounded by the Atlantic Ocean on the east and New Jersey's ecologically significant Pine Barrens region on the west. Further west lies Philadelphia, and less than 70 miles to the north sits New York City. Soil types in Ocean...

Cactus Borers

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"Cactus borer" is a common name for several species of moths whose larvae feed by tunneling into the fleshy interior of cactus pads and stems. Depending on their preferred cactus and the point of view of the gardener, these insects may be considered a pest or a natural pesticide.

How to Treat Brown Rot

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Brown rot occurs on all sorts of fruit crops, but often on stone fruits. The fungi cause the fruit to rot on the tree, and the spores can overwinter on dropped fruit. According to West Virginia University, the spores for brown rot are everywhere. For this reason, it is important to scout for signs o

Beds That Slide in & out

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Beds that slide in and out are called trundle beds. Trundle beds are typically positioned underneath another bed so they are undetectable when not in use. Trundle beds are ideal for overnight guests; however, they will accommodate another child in a room where kids have to share a bedroom without ta

Freshwater Aquatic Plant Identification

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Aquatic plants are vital components to freshwater ecosystems. They help define wetlands as ecological landscapes. A wetland dominated by timber is called a swamp, whereas one vegetated with sedges, grasses and other such plants is a marsh. Identifying aquatic plants can be a fun exercise--but rememb

Soil pH for African Violets

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Ideal soil pH is just as important to the health of your African violets as adequate light, water and proper fertilization. Testing the pH is a simple process that you can do using a pH test kit. Test kits are available at most garden centers. Regular soil testing helps you keep your African violets

Care for White Delight Mandevilla Plant

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The Mandevilla, or Mexican Love Vine, is growing in popularity north of the border. Though tropical by nature, the vine can be grown as a house plant in cooler months; enabling you to enjoy the gorgeous green foliage all year long. Then in late spring the plants can be moved outdoors where they burs

How to Grow Amorphophallus Konjac

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Amorphophallus konjac, also known as the snake palm or voodoo lily, is native to the tropics. An unusual-looking plant, A. konjac grows from what appears to be a tuber but is actually an underground stem. It sends up a tall stalk, sometimes up to 6 feet, crowned by a single leaf. The leaf splits, gi

Wildlife Pond Plants

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Bulrushes provide food and shelter for a variety of wildlife.altrendo nature/Stockbyte/Getty ImagesBring garden pond animals to your property by creating a garden pond complete with wildlife pond plants. The general rule for a healthy pond garden is 65 percent of the pond should be...

How to Use Weed Block Fabric in a Garden

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Many gardeners consider pulling weeds one of the least favorite tasks when maintaining their gardens, but it's an effective method of removal once weeds emerge. Installing weed block fabric over the soil prior to installing plants goes a long way to prevent weeds from sprouting in the first place. T

Red Maple Tree Identification

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Showy and brightly colored in the fall, the red maple (Acer rubrum L.) is easily identifiable in autumn. In spring and summer, careful examination of the leaves, buds and bark can assist in identifying the red maple tree.