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Is Clay Soil Better Than Sand Soil?
Clay and sand soils each offer benefits.shovel image by Gudellaphoto from Fotolia.comClay Soil FactsClay soil holds minerals well, making it a nutrient-rich choice for gardening, according to Linda Chalker-Scott, PhD, professor at Washington State University. But It drains poorly and does...
When Can I Plant Lemon Trees?
Lemon trees are moderately sized citrus fruit trees available in a variety of cultivars. These trees range in height from 10 to 20 feet and feature thorny wood and dark green foliage. They bloom in summer and may produce fruit from early summer to fall or even winter, depending on cultivar. All outd
Shrubs for Hummingbirds
Specific shrubs ave more appeal to hummingbirds than other do.Steve Allen/Brand X Pictures/Getty ImagesYou can attract the species of hummingbirds that traverse North America to your landscape by planting specific flowering shrubs that appeal to them. Both native and nonnative shrubs are...
What Helps Flowers to Grow Best & Fastest?
Few things are more beautiful that a garden full of lovely flowers. While every flower blooms in its own time, you can increase your chances of maximum blooming as well as quickly appearing flowers by following a few simple steps.
How to Cut Stems of Flowers
If your flower garden is in bloom, cut some of the flowers and use them as decoration. Cutting flowers will encourage the growth of new buds. Whether you are cutting flower stems from the flowers in your garden, or cutting the stems of pre-cut flowers, it is important to do so properly to increase t
Uses for Weeping Willows
Weeping willows are used for timber and medicine.trauerweide image by www.digitalscrapbooking.de from Fotolia.comWeeping willows (Salix babylonica) are fast-growing, medium to large deciduous trees that grow to maximum heights of 25 meters (82 feet) and widths of 10.6 meters (35 feet)....
How to Prune Jasminium
The Jasminium plant is a vine with white flowers that is commonly used to cover fences. The average plant height is 5 to 10 feet. Pruning is an integral part in caring for your plant because it increases air flow and increases plant growth.
How to Identify a Florida Citrus Tree
Florida's warm, subtropical climate makes it the perfect location for citrus fruit to grow. The types of citrus fruit found in Florida include oranges, tangerines, lemons, limes and grapefruit. The majority of citrus fruit trees are found in southern Florida, and identifying them is moderately easy.
When to Spray for Bugs & Fungus on Peach Trees
The timing of spraying for insects and fungus on peach trees varies from region to region. Also, some problems are more prevalent in one area than another. Generally, however, the practices are the same.
Does Maple & Brown Sugar Oatmeal Have Gluten?
Gluten is a protein found in grains such as wheat, barley and rye. It is present in wheat and other flours and therefore in many baked goods. Gluten intolerance causes digestive inflammation, the most severe form is Celiac Disease.
When to Water Plants
Knowing exactly when to water plants is not an exact science. There are many variables that effect when and how often you should water them. There are however, general rules of thumb that apply to most plants. In addition, all plants benefit from a layer of mulch around the base of the plants to hel
How to Clone Antique Roses
The American Rose Society qualifies as antique, or old, those roses introduced before 1867. Most antique roses bloom for only a few weeks during the growing season, but they are often fragrant. Antique roses generally require less care than improved hybrids. In order to create another antique rose p
How to Install an Irrigation Controller
An irrigation controller gives you more freedom and flexibility in watering your lawn or garden. Irrigation controllers automate the water flow into your irrigation system, using a timer to open and close the valve at the water's source. The alternative to using an irrigation controller is to hand-a
Where Can Aspen Trees Live?
The aspen is found across North America due to its ability to grow in virtually all mountain vegetation zones. According to the U.S. Forest Service, aspen forest is most common in Colorado and Utah at elevations between 5,000 and 12,000 feet.
How to Prevent Crab Apples From Blooming
Many people like the look of a crabapple tree, but detest the mess the fruit makes on the ground as it ripens and falls. Although no product is completely foolproof, there are several fruit elimination sprays on the market in gardening stores that can slow down, or stop a crabapple tree from bloomin
Crabapple Tree Blight
Fire blight is a bacterial disease that commonly affects crabapple trees and related plants, such as pear, quince, blackberries and mountain ash. It can cause a serious amount of damage to effected trees, and can even destroy limbs or entire trees.
How Do I Divide a Raspberry Bush?
Raspberry bushes produce edible fruit in the summer months and are a good ornamental choice for your home landscape. Raspberries are more adaptable to various soils than other fruit bushes such as blueberries. If you have a large raspberry bush, consider digging it up and dividing the root system in
Tropical & Exotic Fruit Trees
The warm weather and moist conditions typical of tropical climates encourage the growth of a variety of fruit-bearing trees. Tropical and exotic fruit trees offer home gardeners the opportunity to cultivate plants providing color in the garden and a special flavor in the kitchen.