Deer Repellent for Peach Trees

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Fruit trees and other garden plants are often very tempting for deer, who like to eat food that can be easily obtained; the presence of deer can destroy a great deal of peaches in a short amount of time. Fortunately, a number of simple repellents for deer can even be made at home.

How to Identify a Canna Cultivar Plant

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Canna plants are tropical and semi-tropical perennials that can also be grown as tender annuals in cool climates. They are only hardy down to U.S. Department of Agriculture zone 8. Cannas are grown from rhizomes, which can be dug up and over-wintered in a warm area if you grow your cannas as annuals

About Stargazer Lilies

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Lilies have been a favorite flower since ancient times. The stargazer lily hybrid was developed in 1978 and is now a regular choice in bouquets and arrangements. White stargazers can symbolize purity and innocence, as well as express sympathy. Pink stargazers convey a promise of good fortune, romanc

Rock Salt to Kill Grass

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For many homeowners, the ideal lawn is full of lush, green grass. Yet, if your landscaping vision excludes grass, rock salt is the answer. Known also as table salt, rock salt dries out grass and weeds, depriving them of needed moisture and kills grass safely, inexpensively and thoroughly. It also ki

Native Maui Plants

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Maui's native yellow hibiscus is closely related to this pink species.Jupiterimages/Photos.com/Getty ImagesMaui, the Valley Isle, is the second largest of all the Hawaiian Islands and has many distinct and diverse ecosystems where native plants grow. Although some of these plants are...

How to Plant a Seed Versus How to Plant a Flower

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When it comes to growing flowers, you have several choices. You can plant seeds directly into the garden once the soil has warmed, start seeds indoors that will grow into established plants or buy the established plants at a nursery. Starting seeds indoors involves a bit more work, but it enables yo

What to Do With Strawberry Plants After the Season?

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Strawberry plants are easy fruits to grow in home gardens. Several strawberry cultivars are readily available to choose from. Junebearers produce large berries early in the growing season while dayneutral cultivars grow well in cool climates and everbearing cultivars produce a large volume of small

Late Flowering Blue Flowers

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Bluebell Bell Flower comes in shades of blue and lavender.Brand X Pictures/Brand X Pictures/Getty ImagesIf you're looking for a burst of blue in your garden, but spring and summer are a long way off, there are plants that produce eye-catching blue blossoms during the fall and warmer...

How Long Does It Take a Gerbera Daisy to Mature?

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Gerbera daisies (Gerbera jamesonii) gained popularity in the United States for their colorful blooms and long-lasting habit. Though originally imported from Transvaal, Africa, Gerbera daisies are now found as seed packets and bedding plants throughout the United States. The long-stemmed flowers add

About Apricot Trees

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Apricots are similar to a peach in appearance and are a popular sweet summertime fruit. Understanding the basics of an apricot tree can help you decide if the apricot tree is the right tree for your yard.

What to Do When You Have Been Bitten by Bed Bugs

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Found all over the world, bed bugs gather in locations where people sleep in order to feed on their blood, including hotels, apartments, dorms, and cruise ships. Find these small, flat, red-brown insects hiding during the day in places such as crevices, mattresses or underneath anything you may have

How to Mix Eraser Weed Killer

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Eraser Weed Kill is a post-emergent herbicide, meaning it should be applied after the weeds have germinated and started sprouting. The herbicide is non-selective, so it will kill any plant material with which it has contact. Proper mixing will ensure the product's efficacy. Apply the herbicide on a

Do Citrus Trees Need Special Fertilizer?

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Inadequate fertilization is one of the most serious problems facing homeowners who grow backyard citrus, according to the University of Florida Extension. Besides the nitrogen, phosphorous and potassium found in most fertilizers, citrus also needs several micronutrients.

Red Spider Mite Bites

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The red spider mite is a tiny red mite that is a nuisance to gardeners because it feeds on plants, but it does not bite humans. Infestation of the spider mite can cause plants to loose vegetation and eventually die.

Flowers for an Island Garden Bed

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The stripes on canna leaves make them eye-catching in island gardens.Canna Leaves image by Jennifer Grush from Fotolia.comWith a little creativity and inspiration, it isn't difficult to design an island garden flower bed. Think about location, available light, soil quality, color and...

How to Plant Seeds in Peat Pots

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Peat pots are made from compressed peat. The benefit of using these to start flower and vegetable seeds is that the entire pot is planted in the garden, minimizing root disturbance of the plants. This is especially useful for growing seedlings that have long roots that are easily damaged, such as su

How to Start English Walnut Trees

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English walnut trees can grow to be magnificent trees, maturing at up to 60 feet. The trees provide generous shade and boast green foliage with white flowers each spring. As the name suggests, English walnut trees also produce walnuts each year, typically in the summer and fall seasons. Knowing how

How to Trim Raspberry Bushes

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Raspberries are a high-value crop for the home gardener. Grocery store berries are expensive because the fruit is fragile and difficult to ship, but the berries themselves are easy to grow. With room to spread and regular trimming, a perennial raspberry patch yields fruit for approximately 10 years.

Growing a Butterfly Bush From Cuttings

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Spread the beauty of your butterfly bushes around your landscape by growing new butterfly bushes from cuttings. With the prolific blooms on these shrubs, they readily attract both butterflies and hummingbirds to a yard to partake of their sweet nectar. Take your cuttings in late summer or early autu

Bugs on Plumeria Plants

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Plumeria are tropical trees with dark green leathery leaves and white, yellow or pink flowers that are known for their heady fragrance. Although they can grow 20 feet tall or higher in the wild, gardeners often control their size by planting them in pots. Plumeria are easy to grow, but many bugs att