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Varieties of Foxwhelp Apple Cider Trees
Famous for their sharp flavor, Foxwhelp apples are used to create apple cider with a full-bodied and aromatic flavor. These apples bloom during the middle of the season and ripen during October. They can be stored into the holiday season and turned into a delicious cider. This variety of apple origi
Shasta Daisies & Wilt Disease
Shasta daisies look much like meadow daisies, with their white petals and yellow centers. However, Shasta daisies are larger and produce more flowers. Shasta daisies are in the Chrysanthemum family and can grow 2 or 3 feet tall. Diseases aren't usually a problem for this flower, but they can succumb
How to Plant & Grow Blackberry Bushes
Blackberries (Rubus spp.) offer a sweet, edible berry treat, used in jams, jellies, juices or baked in pies. The plant produces a perennial root system with biennial canes. The canes of the blackberry plant begins to produce blackberries at 2 years of age. Numerous cultivars and varieties offers the
Green Bell Peppers That Grow in the Shape of Jalapenos
When gardeners talk about green bell peppers, they are referring to a specific species of the genus capsicum that produces a block-shaped, mild and sweet fruit. All peppers are members of the nightshade family, with fruit that comes in a variety of shapes, starting out green and turning colors when
How to Store Dahlia Flowers in Winter
Dahlias bulbs produce plants with beautiful and colorful flowers. Because the flowers are perennials, so the flowers grow back year after year. In colder climates, a gardener must winterize the bulbs or they will perish in the cold ground. Bring potted dahlias inside for the winter. Dahlias planted
How to Get Rid of Flowering Crab Tree Suckers In the Lawn
All trees, including flowering crabapple, produce seeds to propagate their species. A healthy flowering crabapple can produce thousands of small, inedible apples that contain seeds. If you're noticing dozens of little seedlings coming up in your lawn under and around the tree's canopy, there are thr
How to Weed Grass
Weeds are classified into two categories: grassy weeds or broadleaf weeds. If you want a healthy, lush-looking lawn, then you need to get rid of the weeds in your lawn and it is important to try and rid the grass of weeds before they go to seed. Getting rid of weeds is not an overnight process; it i
Early Daylilies
Daylilies are part of the large lily family, and grow in a wide range of colors and sizes. These are warm weather plants that bloom throughout the summer, with flowers that fade after only a day and are quickly replaced by new blooms. Because of their popularity, cultivators work hard to develop new
How to Divide Pineapple Bromeliad Plant
Pineapples are a type of bromeliad plant, which is a family that includes about 3,000 species. You can propagate them from a store-bought pineapple by cutting off the top leafy section, then letting it air dry a few days and then putting the base in potting soil. In a few years, you'll get "pups," o
How to Grow Black Walnut Trees From Seeds
Deciduous black walnut trees are highly valued for their nutritious nuts and high-quality timber. Easily grown from seed, this slowly maturing tree can take up to 10 years to begin producing nuts and 35 to 40 years to get ready to harvest for timber. Its height and dense foliage will provide ample s
West Virginia Native Plants & Flowers
West Virginia is filled with a wide array of native plants in the landscape. Planting native plants within your garden gives the plants a better chance to survive outdoor growth. According to the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources, 2,344 vascular plant species grow wildly within...
What Are the Functions of Organelles in Plant Cells?
An organelle is a membrane-bound structure located inside the cell of a plant. Just like an organ, each organelle has a specialized job that allows the cell to function.
How to Put a Hoya Plant Outside
Native to the warm regions of eastern Asia and Australia, hoya plants are commonly gown as houseplants in regions where winter temperatures are cold. As with all houseplants, hoyas benefit from some time outdoors each summer when the weather permits. When moving hoya plants outside, make the shift g
Benefits of the Cactus Plant
At first glance, the prickly cactus plant may appear unapproachable and inhospitable. Yet, wait until the flowering season and many cactus varieties will charm you with their vibrant and intriguing blossoms. Even if you profess to dislike the thorny plant, one or more cactus type is capable of winni
Topiary Trimming Guide
Topiary is the practice or art of trimming shrubs, trees or other plants into decorative shapes. These shapes can range in simplicity from cubes and domes, to life-size people and animals. According to MarthaStewart.com, the origin of topiary can be traced back to the 5th century, when ancient Roman
How to Prepare Rose Hips for Making Tea
According to the website Body Building for You, rose hips are rich in vitamin C. A healthy tea can be made from rose hips to be used when you feel a cold coming on. Rose hips grow on a rose plant and look like red berries. Whether you purchase or grow your own rose hips, they need to be prepared bef
The Best Soil for Watermelons
Watermelon is a native fruit of Africa and has been cultivated in its natural range since ancient times. The fruit was part of the burial ceremonies of Egyptian kings and was relied upon as a water source in many African and Mediterranean countries. Watermelon was introduced to the United States in
Periwinkle As a Ground Cover
Common periwinkle, also known as Vinca minor and creeping myrtle, is an evergreen ground cover native to Europe and Asia. It is suited to both sunny and shady areas throughout most of the United States and lower Canada. It is a finely textured vine that is hardy in USDA Zones 4 through 10. South of
Cold Climate Plants & Shrubs
Shrubs and other plants used for landscaping in some of the coldest climates in North America must display hardiness to the winter weather in order to survive. In addition to cold-hardy shrubs, trees, perennials, grasses and needled evergreens fit this description.
Why Do Leaves Grow on a Tree?
Trees and other plants get their food through a process called photosynthesis. During this process, cells found in tree leaves chemically transform carbon dioxide, water and sunlight into sugar, or food. Additionally, tree leaves play a role in human survival by enhancing the environment by expellin