Shrubs that bloom on new growth should bepruned in the late winteror early spring just before the critical new growth has started. This will maximize the amount of new growth and the number of flowers your shrub produces. Shrubs that bloom on old growth, on the other hand, should be prune...
Remember to plant them with the “claws” pointing down so they look like they might skitter away. If a spell of cold weather and frosty temperatures occurs, cover them with frost cloth. *** Ranunculus are quite susceptible to powdery mildew. To maintain good airflow and circulation around ...
The lawn is in disarray and the shrubs have grown up over the front porch. The lack of attention to the house makes it stick out like a sore thumb. The neighbors hate it and none of their kids will go near it. None of us know why it still sits vacant. It’s either the economy ...
Many wall shrubs that have outgrown their allotted space, or that have started to decline but are basically sound, can be renovated to rejuvenate them. Sickly plants that are dying back and cannot be brought back to health are better removed and replaced. Some climbers and wall shrubs do not...
Vegetables require regular watering in order to flourish. As these crops tend to be quickly-growing compared with trees and shrubs, their needs vary based on environmental conditions such as heat or drought. If they’re not getting enough, your vegetables could wilt, drop leaves or produce malfo...
if you get it too) and then fill it to the 5 gallon line with water. Use this entire amount around the homes exterior being sure to spray the homes siding as well as a good 5-10 feet of ground out from the foundation. Maxxthor is fine for use on flowers, shrubs, trees and more...
One thing we were taught was. It was no use saying you know something if you could not put it down on paper. To put it down on paper you had to know what to write, and most importantly spell the words. So during our study time, we were paired off in twos and told to quiz each...
Tomato fruits crack when the soil moisture level fluctuates–a dry spell followed by rain, or the soil drying out followed by heavy irrigation. Cracks start at the stem end and radiate out from the shoulder of the fruit. To avoid tomato cracking keep the soil evenly moist all growing season...
The membrane inside may be damaged, causing harm to the embryo. As stated before, temperature plays a major part in whether an egg will hatch. An egg left to cool once the incubation process has been started can spell disaster for the egg. ...
To become a watermelon, not surprisingly, these fruits need to be watered steadily all season long. In some parts of the country, you’ll get plenty of rain, but if the area where you live has dry spell, give them a drink about once a week. To make that easier on you, use a dri...