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How to Increase Figs' Growth
Ficus carica is the fig species that produces the earthy-flavored fruit available fresh, preserved or dried. The plant grows 10 to 50 feet tall, usually developing a crown wider than its height. This fruit fig tree favors dry, temperate climates. In areas where they are consistently subjected to fre
How to Grow Top Yielding Soybeans
Soybeans are becoming more popular as a crop in the home vegetable garden. Grow them just like regular garden beans--plant in late spring, then water, weed, and fertilize throughout the season. If you're gardening in a small space, it's important to get the highest yield from everything you grow, in
Montana Soil Types
The U.S. Department of Agriculture recognizes 12 major soil classifications, each with many different sub-categories. Of these five are found in the state of Montana. Three are relatively fertile and lend themselves to extensive habitation and agricultural uses. The other types of Montana...
Types of Coconut Trees
Numerous cultures depend on the versatile fruit of the coconut palm tree.Medioimages/Photodisc/Photodisc/Getty ImagesThe coconut palm (Cocos nucifera) is one of the most widely distributed edible-bearing palms in the world. Found throughout tropical areas in the Caribbean, Pacific and...
How to Grow Cucumbers in your Vegetable Garden
Cucumbers are both productive and valuable in home gardens, with lush, healthy growth and continuous harvests. These plants feature quick maturity dates of 48 to 65 days, and so grow in any region's summer season. Cucumbers are sensitive, though, and require warm, safe planting dates. They also need
What Is the Difference Between a Ewer and a Pitcher?
A ewer is a vase-shaped, ornate pitcher, according to the Merriam-Webster dictionary. They both hold liquid and have a handle and a spout, but your decoration style, needs and habits will dictate whether you use one or the other.
Problems With Jalapeno Plants
Jalapeno plants are attractive and fragrant during their flowering period and provide vegetables to spice up your meals. Still, the spicy jalapeno does not drive away all predators. In fact, jalapeno plants experience a number of potential hurdles before they grow to successful maturity and require
How to Cut Dead Palm Frawns
Cutting the dead fronds from your palm trees is not usually necessary, but in some cases, if they are hanging poorly, the fronds can create a hazard. The dead fronds on the palm tree generate and shift nutrients to the green, healthy fronds. Those fronds also prevent mold and fungus from infecting t
How to Pollinate Bell Pepper
Bell peppers are a standard ingredient in many recipes, and can be picked and eaten while still green, or allowed to mature to a sweeter flavor as they reach a varieties of colors, depending on cultivar. Peppers are self-pollinating plants, which means that they usually do not need help. However, if
How to Clean Up the Yard After Your Puppy Has Parasites
Puppies need proper care, love and maintenance to keep them living a long, happy life. It is not uncommon for puppies to become infected with parasites such as parvo or roundworm. If your puppy is infected with parasites, seek medical treatment immediately. Once your puppy is free of parasites, you
How to Identify Ivy Plants
Ivy plants grow by climbing up the bark of a tree or along the ground. They can reach as high as 50 feet above ground and about 8 feet in length. Most ivy plants grow berries on their leaves, as well as flowers. Ivies grow best in well-drained soils. Some ivy plants are used for saving energy while
Jack Pine Planting Tips
Jack pine grows in Minnesota.the turtle goes to minnesota image by jimcox40 from Fotolia.comJack pine (Pinus banksiana) is very cold hardy, growing from near the Arctic Circle down to Minnesota. Its light and soft wood is used for building construction and making boxes, poles, railway...
Facts About Moths
Scientists have identified over 165,000 species of moths and suspect that many more remain undiscovered. These little winged creatures belong to Lepidoptera, the same order as their butterfly relatives. Moths and butterflies also share a life cycle called four-stage metamorphosis, but moths generall
Wildflowers That Bloom in the Spring in Zone 5
U.S. Department of Agriculture Plant Hardiness Zone 5 includes sections of states as far north as Maine and Washington and as far south as New Mexico and Arizona. The native wildflowers that bloom during the spring in Zone 5 are potential landscaping perennials for your property. They bloom in a var
Japanese Maple Bonsai Care
Japanese maples are compact, slow-growing bonsai trees that produce beautiful fall leaf color from a deep red to gold. The Japanese maple's small size makes it the ideal tree for bonsai training. These bonsai trees require a moderate amount of care to keep them healthy. Due to the delicate foliage o
Green & Pink Shade Plants
Caladium is a favorite pink-and-green plant that does well in shade.Hemera Technologies/Photos.com/Getty ImagesMany gardeners struggle to add color and diversity to the shady areas of their yard because so many shade plants are plain old green. Several shade-loving plants, however, blend...
Why Do the Leaves On a Rose Bush Turn Brown?
Spider Mite InfestationSpider mites are relatives of ticks, in the class arachnidae, that like to suck the juice out of rose leaves. They look like very tiny red dots on the bottom side of rose leaves. First the infected rose leaves turn brown. Then they whither and drop off the rose...
Peat Moss Products
Peat moss products for all your needsmoss image by Amjad Shihab from Fotolia.comAccording to the website peatmoss.com, peat moss in the proper proportions and correctly applied "aerates plant roots by loosening heavy soil, adds body to sandy soil, saves water by absorbing and holding...