Flowering Maples need a considerable amount of room in which to grow. If left unrestrained, they may grow to ten feet in height and spread, so it is important to not provide too large of a planter, nor to feed this plant too well. When your plant has reached a suitable size you can...
Choosing a Planting Location When selecting an appropriate location to plant your Japanese maple, you will want to choose a location where it will permanently grow for years to come and meet the tree’s preferred requirements for healthy growth. These trees put on a riot of color, so you mig...
Written by s •How To Grow A Pineapple The pineapple is one of thosefruitsthat splits opinions, with some loving them and some loathing them. Often the dislike comes from childhood memories of very sharp, sour fruits that many children find unpalatable. However these days there are a few ...
some pinching during the first part of the growing season helps create a bushy plant that looks full and lush. Pinch off the top 1/2 inch or so of each stalk. Pinch back the tips once after planting, then allow them to grow and flower. ...
The best part is that carrots arerelatively desirable to grow for the home gardenerdue to very little incidence of disease, their long storage potential, and their ability to be grown during the cooler months of the year. It’s no wonder that this vegetable crop has been a staple in the ...
It can also be used dry as a mix into potting or garden soil to control beetle grubs. The product is registered with a zero-day pre-harvest interval, therefore, you can treat for beetles and pick your food the same day. There are no label restrictions for use around bees or flowering ...
Grow these charming flowering plants indoors or outside By Janet Loughrey, Garden Writer & Photographer FREE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER: Plants, Design Ideas, Gardening Solutions & More!Photo by: max777 / Shutterstock. Vibrant ballerina-like flowers and intriguing foliage make cyclamen a popular choice among...
Summer squash commonly grows as a bush or smaller weak-stemmed vining plant. Squashes have large, broad leaves; 4 to 6 stems or short vines grow from a central root. Summer squash and winter squash are both grown during the summer. ...
to ensure the tree does not overgrow the pot. Slide the point of your small shovel into the soil 1 inch from the rim of the pot each week to keep the roots trimmed so the growth of the tree will remain stunted. Add a tablespoon of fertilizer each month to keep your maple tree fed...
people-eating, killer plants, we are the real threat to the continued existence ofDionaea muscipulaand other carnivorous plants. The flytrap has been endangered in the wild due to over-collection by flytrap enthusiasts, draining and destruction of the natural wetlands where they grow and pollution....