Category : Trees & Houseplants : Home & Garden
How to Make a Strawberry Plant Produce More Berries
Strawberries are popular fruit that grows in many places in the United States. There are three different main varieties: the Juneberries, which fruit once a year; Dayneutrals that produce often in protected areas and Everbearers, which are best as ground covers. Junebearers are the best for the home
Fruit Trees That Drop Purple Blobs
Purple blobs drop from fruit trees that produce dark-colored fruit.Jupiterimages/Photos.com/Getty ImagesPurple fruits are nutrient-rich and a source for vitamin C, fiber and flavonoids, among other healthful properties. While purple blobs may occasionally result from cutting into...
Perennial Bushes for Gardens
Perennial bushes add many seasons of life to gardens. Since they live for years, gardeners do not have to change out plants season to season. Perennial bushes serve a variety of functions in the garden. Many have colorful foliage or are evergreen and produce flowers. Some are useful in butterfly and
How to Garden Vegetables in Northwest Washington
A vegetable garden is a productive part of the home landscape, but require specific timing, preparation and treatment. In cold areas of the country, gardeners must rush to get their gardens in and fruiting before the cold winter arrives. In warmer areas, like the Washington coast, gardeners can take
The Leaves Are Turning Brown on My Palm Tree
Palm trees are natives of the tropical or subtropical regions with upright trunks and a cluster of large leaves on top. The large variety of palms adapt to various climates. A few palms are also cold hardy. Browning palm foliage is the likely result of a bacterial infection.
How to Plant Sprouted Ginseng Seeds in Spring
Growing ginseng from seeds---even stratified (prepared) seeds---takes a long time and has a low germination success rate. To eliminate the seed germination process and increase the odds of growing successful ginseng plants, many people choose to plant sprouted ginseng seeds. Because ginseng seeds no
Bird Feeder Paint Ideas
A bird feeder brings color to your backyard and provides a backdrop for entertainment. Find out what birds reside in your area at the local hardware store and what seed they enjoy eating. You can paint your bird feeder a number of different ways. Hang your bird feeder on a branch in the...
Spider Mites Treatment
Spider mites, which are related to spiders and ticks of the arachnid family, are tiny pests that feed on a wide variety of plants such as fruit trees, ornamental vegetation, vines and berries. Mites inflict their damage by sucking cellular contents from leaves.
Flowers for Window Boxes in Shady Locations
Window boxes in a shady location grow and bloom as beautifully as those in sunny spots. Choice of plants and knowledge of container gardening are the keys to success. Window box flowers are planted more closely together and use more soil nutrients and more water. Good drainage and good support are e
How to Prune a Rubber Plant
Known for its carefree maintenance, the rubber plant, sometimes called a rubber tree, is a suitable plant for beginning houseplant enthusiasts and experts alike. While a rubber plant is meant to grow tall, pruning can keep the growth healthy and prevent the plant from becoming too tall. Because prun
Type of Shrub to Use in Topiary
Shrub topiaries make a big impact in the garden, but they take time and planning to develop. Size and complexity ranges from simple geometric shapes to life-sized sculpted animals. The first step is choosing the right type of shrub.
How to Build a Potato Cage
Growing your own vegetables is an economical and environmentally friendly alternative to purchasing from the store. Of course, not everybody has the kind of space necessary for growing a variety of vegetables, particularly the kinds that need to be spread out. You can make your own simple potato cag
Hand Picking Weeds from the Lawn
Most homeowners can avoid full-scale weed invasions by taking care of their lawns. However, it is nearly impossible to avoid the occasional weed. These sorts of weed problems can usually be solved with hand picking.
Interesting Facts About Magnolia Trees
The Magnolia genus, which is in the Magnoliaceae family, has more than 200 different species. The magnolia is common to North America. While Mississippi's nickname is the Magnolia State, magnolias can be found on every nonarctic continent. The magnolia, which can serve an ornamental purpose as well
Process of Orchid Cloning
An orchid clone is a genetically identical plant derived asexually from the original. Vegetative propagation of orchids has led to a booming potted plant industry for what was once a rare and expensive hobby. It is also a way to preserve endangered species that have been over-harvested by orchid poa
Effects of Fire Blight Spray on Pear Trees
Fire blight, caused by the bacterium Erwinia amylovora, often occurs in pear trees during warm, humid weather. The disease can infect the blossoms, twigs, leaves and fruit of the pear tree. Sprays do not stop the disease once the tree is infected, but can serve as a preventative measure when applied
How to Cure Canker Fungus on an Apple Tree
Nectria galligena is the fungus behind the canker that affects apple trees. In the early stages of the disease, also known as European canker, the infected branches display elongated reddish wounds. As the tree fights back, the tissue hardens to close the lesions, forming calluses. Healthy apple tre
How to Take Care of an Indoor Queen Palm
The Queen Palm is native to South America and is often found in Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay. Queen Palm trees can eventually grow to be over 50 feet tall, but you can grow one indoors in the early years of its life. These trees do not make the best indoor plants as they are high maintenance, but
How to Add Corn Mash Back to the Soil
Corn mash at its simplest is just corn meal mixed with hot water. It is used as a feed product for farm animals, and is also a major component of making alcohol products such as beer and whiskey. Corn mash has all the nutrients found in corn, and much of the starch has been converted to sugar. The s