Once you identify the fly or bug damaging the blossom and boring holes in the fruit, you can learn how to apply and when to spray fruit trees with organic fungicide, insecticide, copper or dormant oil for a healthy harvest. Read on to learn how!
How trees fight climate change Add to Library Tackling climate change with Sappi Looking for a written summary of the four points in the video? It's all below! 1. Capturing and storing CO2 Trees capture and store the carbon dioxide (CO2) that causes climate change. They absorb CO2 during...
Prune ficus trees during the winter to remove dead, diseased branches or branches that rub against each other. You can also prune to control size. The stems and leaves contain a milky sap. Ficus Trees as Houseplants To grow ficus trees as houseplants, plant them in a container that holds ...
so that sap will flow downward and into the bucket or jug. Pull the drill in and out to remove the shavings, and when you notice sap flowing, you’ve gone deep enough. Insert the spile, and tap it gently with a hammer to
Secondly, if you plan to grow more than one mango tree, find out if it is an early or late fruiting variety. Don't buy three trees that all fruit at the same time. Thirdly, if you live in a cooler, subtropical area, make sure you get a variety that flowers well in those condition...
2. Choose Safe Parking Spots:When choosing a spot to park your RV, be sure to avoid areas with overhanging tree branches. If possible, park under trees that have been trimmed back so that the branches are not hanging over your RV. ...
Japanese maple trees can provide a striking focal point, be the perfect plant to set off a large container, or grow into an impressive bonsai specimen. There are hundreds of Japanese maple varieties that come in various sizes with a large assortment of leaf shapes and colors that range from ...
Sap, especially pine tree sap, is essentially a sticky substance made up of water, sugars and other natural compounds. When it's exposed to air, it hardens and becomes even more adhesive. This stickiness helps trees heal and seal wounds — but it also makes for one tough sap stain to re...
Female cones are aromatic and used as a spice and for medicinal purposes, but are most often used to flavor gin. Juniper berries are also a food source for songbirds and other wildlife. The resinous sap is combustible, making them a poor choice in areas with high fire danger. Other ...
The tricky part of growing lime trees is their cold sensitivity. If you try to grow them outdoors in places like Pennsylvania or Colorado, you’ll watch them quickly succumb to winter temperatures. However, before you write off growing one of these trees at home,consider growing them in a ...