How to Wick an African Violet

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African violets are so popular that people all over the world have started large collections of these colorful, flowering houseplants. Available in many colors, leaf shapes and sizes, African violets are a hobby in and of themselves. One popular method of providing a regular source of water for Afri

How to Grow Tomatoes in North Florida

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Tomatoes are one of the most common crops grown in the United States. They are easy to plant and take care of, and can be planted in any region, with the exception of Alaska. As a result of North Florida's warm climate, tomatoes can be planted there as early as January. In most cases, tomatoes are n

Short Ornamental Grasses for Large Groupings

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Ornamental grasses add interest to your yard with their texture, color and the whispering, rustling sounds they make in even the slightest breeze. When planted in large groupings, upright ornamental grasses less than 3 feet tall can create a striking vertical effect, while rounder, mounding grasses

Common Flowering Trees

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A flowering cherry treecherry blossom tree and japanese wall image by Jorge Moro from Fotolia.comThere are numerous species of flowering tree throughout the world. In the United States there are several species of flowering tree more commonly found in yards, parks and public areas than...

Flowers for Under Trees

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Growing conditions under trees range from partial to full shade and from wet to dry soil. Trees filter the direct sunlight, so flowers planted under the trees must have low-light needs. The thick branches on some trees keep rainfall from hitting the ground, creating arid conditions. Flowers planted

How to Replant a New Jade Plant

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The jade plant (Crassula ovata) is a popular succulent grown as a houseplant for a sunny window or an outdoor rock garden specimen in frost-free climates. When grown in containers, transplanting the jade plant into a larger sized pot or outdoors in the ground is needed when it becomes pot-bound.

How to Polinate Flowers

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Pollination is a natural process that involves nature and humans alike. Wind and insects pollinate plants naturally. Cross-pollination produces genetic exchange form one flower to the other, while self-pollination only exchanges genetic information from one flower. Artificial or human-aided pollinat

How to Grow From Seed to Prevent Elongation

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Buying transplants from the local garden center can make a real dent in your wallet. Growing plants from seed is one of the cheapest ways to expand your garden. Growing seedlings indoors lengthens the plant-growing season, allowing you to get a jump start on the summer. Growing from seeds indoors do

What Is the Organic Constituent of Soil Called?

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Soils are created from any living organism that produces carbon. Eighty-five percent of organic components of soil are dead plant materials. The remaining 15 percent comes from living materials and creatures such as roots, microorganisms, insects and animals that live in the soil.

Pink and Winter Jasmine

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The world's roughly 200 species of Jasmine (Jasminum spp.) shrubs and vines thrive in the mild climates of Africa, Australia, Southeast Asia, Malaysia and southern Europe. For many people, the word "jasmine" evokes thoughts of haunting fragrance. Even unscented jasmine varieties, however, offer rapi

How to Make Elevated Planters

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Raising or elevating a garden bed off the ground offers many advantages to the gardener. Not only does it increase gardening space, it reduces pest and weed problems, improves soil drainage and prolongs the growing season because it keeps the soil warmer. Elevated planters are also suitable for peop

How to Grow Organic Apple Trees

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The main difference in growing organic apple trees versus regular apple trees is the lack of pesticides and insecticides. This means that you have to be a little more diligent about ridding the trees of problem insects and finding ways to protect the trees will resorting to chemicals. Organic trees

Chemicals for Moss Removal

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You can use the chemical glyphosate to help control your lawn moss.moss image by daki from Fotolia.comIron sulfates, copper sulfates and lime can help you chemically control your lawn moss. A chemical called glyphosate, found in the product a variety of herbicide products is helpful in...

Flowers That Taste Like Coconut

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Those who enjoy the flavor of coconut might be pleased to know that its flavor and scent are available from many other edible plants. Gorse is an edible flower that is renowned for its coconut flavor. Though coconut palms produce flowers themselves, they don't have a strong coconut flavor. But plent

How to Kill Japanese Beetles With Soapy Water

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Japanese beetles can be the source of disdain and utter disgust to an avid gardener. Nothing is more irksome than to wander out into a garden or flowerbed to admire the plants you work so hard to cultivate to find a colony of Japanese beetles clustered on the plant foliage. Japanese beetles are dark

Pepper Plants Identification

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Peppers, also known as chilis, are members of the Capsicum genus, a branch of the nightshade family (Solanaceae). Indigenous to the Americas, peppers have been cultivated since 5200 B.C. They were introduced to Europe, and consequently Asia and Africa, by Christopher Columbus.

How to Trim a Southern Live Oak

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The southern live oak (Quercus virginiana) is a large tree that can reach 50 feet in height. Native to the southeastern and south central United States, this tree is hardy and has a vast spread, creating a picturesque addition to your landscape. To ensure its health and ability to thrive, however, y

Cross-Pollination in Flowers

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Pollination is the sexual reproduction of plants that results in the seeds necessary to produce a new generation of plants. The immobility of plants means that the plant must depend on factors outside of the plant's control to transport the pollen. Cross-pollination occurs when the pollen of one pla

How to Propagate a Snowball Bush

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The snowball bush, also known as Chinese snowball viburnum (Viburnum macrocephalum) is a showy ornamental shrub that will reach heights of 10 to 15 feet at maturity. Clusters of tiny white flowers bloom in spring, with each cluster, or snowball, measuring up to 8 inches across. The snowball bush is

How to Dry Sunflower Heads

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Sunflowers are an impressive plant; tall and branching with large leaves and their bright yellow blossoms with brown to red centers sitting atop the waving stalks. Sunflowers were an important part of the early Native American's diet and were prepared in a number of ways. They were also used for med