It will aid in lush growth and promote fruiting. Here are more amazing yogurt uses in the garden you should know about! 15. Give Plenty of Air Circulation Keep your lemon tree away from cramped places or with too many plants. Locate it where it can get good airflow. Good air ...
Seeds from hybrid plants (and trees) won’t create daughter plants identical to the parent. Some of the traits of the hybrid will revert to those of the parent, and it’s impossible to predict in advance. Your new lemon tree may not be disease resistant, make bitter little lemons with l...
The plants themselves can be straggly and visually not much more charming than a weed but if planted out in larger containers (which is the best way to enjoy them) such as in pots 12 inches in diameter with 6 plants each, the show is effective enough to garner attention from visitors, a...
Planting a lemon tree in a container Lemons can be grown in 10 or 15-gallon containers. Set the container on a plant trolley with wheels so that it can be moved to warm, sunny spots or brought indoors in winter. Use a commercial potting mix formulated for citrus or acid-loving plants....
Rosemary is one of my favorite plants in the garden. This amazing evergreen herb is well known for fragrant aroma and culinary uses. Rosemary grows very will in a variety of conditions including pots, in gardens, in raised beds, or even indoors! You might be wondering “Can you propagate ...
Because of the large leaves, locate plants in a spot sheltered from strong winds to avoid damage. Soil: Plant in a moist, rich, well-drained soil amended by compost or other organic matter. When to plant: Because caladiums are natives of the tropics, they crave heat and will only ...
The citronella plant is an attractive foliage plant with a lemony scent and lacy leaves. It can be grown in the garden, in pots, or as a houseplant. But does it chase away mosquitos? Learn more about growing citronella plants.
Margaret:Right. So I want to talk about some of the… I mean, in the book there are so many other kinds of plants, but we’re just talking mostly about citrus today. But the range of diversity even within the citrus! A lot of people have probably heard or had recommended to them ...
In addition to the tulbaghias, other grass-like plants that have endured include seslerias, lomandras, some sedges, restios, even libertia. It’s been a tumultuous, emotional week, with friends and family affected by the firestorm. Like most Los Angeles residents, I’ve been immersed in...
So, what have I done in the yard over the last 5 months? Created what I lovingly refer to as my “rescue” garden. We buy houses for a living and I have started rescuing both plants and yard art from yards we plan to tear out and restore. Following are some of my start to this...