Information on the Dwarf Flowering Almond

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Originating in China and Japan, the Dwarf Flowering Almond is a flowering shrub commonly used as a border or specimen plant. This shrub grows at a moderate rate, and can be planted in a container and placed on a patio or balcony if space is an issue. The shrub is primarily grown for its beautiful sh

How to Plant Large Shrubs

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Like humans, plants grow best and remain healthiest when their surroundings and lifestyles present low-stress situations. For large shrubs, this healthy lifestyle begins with planting. Proper planting techniques can reduce plant stress, limiting the needs for water, pesticides and other maintenance

Requirements for a Cherry Tree

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Cherry trees bring a distinct look (not to mention edible fruit) to your garden, but only if they are properly planted and receive the right care. Unhealthy trees will turn outdoor spaces into a nightmare instead of a dream. Follow the requirements for a cherry tree to keep yours happy...

Leafhopper Damage to Hibiscus

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Leafhoppers, such as the two-spotted leafhopper species, cause damage to hibiscus plants. Gardeners may notice numerous symptoms of leafhopper damage to their hibiscus plants if they examine the plants carefully. Recognizing the early signs of a leafhopper infestation helps you provide care before t

Indoor Plants to Remove Carbon Dioxide

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Indoor plants generally thrive in groups and potted in well-drained soil.blumenschale - plants image by Bettina Pressl from Fotolia.comClear the carbon dioxide from inside your home by adding inexpensive houseplants rather than spending money on costly filtration equipment. All plants...

How to Feed Plants Sugar Water

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Plants need three things to survive: air, water and soil. With these three ingredients, plants can go through a process called photosynthesis. During this process, sugar is made to feed the plant. It only makes sense that feeding a plant sugar water will help it to grow a little bit faster. You must

How to Get a Lost Combination to a Sentry Safe

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Sentry Safe is a company that offers various products to help you make your home much safer. These products include small personal safes that can be used to lock up your valuables, such as jewelry, family heirlooms, legal documentation, contracts or other items that have either financial or sentimen

Hostas in Clay Soil

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Hosta look best when grown with other foliage plants, perennials and spring bulbs.Mel Curtis/Stockbyte/Getty ImagesHosta are large-leafed, shade-loving plants diverse in form, size and color. They grow a white or lavender spire of flowers in summer and last all season until cold causes...

Yellow Pumpkin Varieties

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In addition to the standard orange, pumpkins come in red, black, blue and even yellow. If you're looking to spice up your autumn, a ghostly yellow pumpkin will look great on your porch for Halloween and taste great for Thanksgiving dinner.

May Flowering Shrubs

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Springtime is the season for new growth, where you see flowers blooming and trees budding trees everywhere you turn. "March winds and April showers bring forth May flowers", as the old proverb goes, is never as evident as it is when you see the vibrant colors of May flowering shrubs.

Snowdrop Flowers in the Temperate Biome

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Galanthus nivalis "Garden Snowdrop," is one of the most common of the snowdrops. Snowdrops are native to most of Europe, western Asia and parts of the Middle East, blooming in late winter through early spring. However, Galanthus reginae-olgae blooms in the fall. Snowdrops prefer a temperate climate

How to Cut Back a Night Blooming Jasmine

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Night Blooming Jasmine, referred to botanically as Cestrum nocturnum, is a evergreen vine known for the small, white, sweet-smelling flowers it produces. If grown around a support structure, such as a gate or gazebo, Night Blooming Jasmine will easily climb that support, making it an ideal vine for

How to Grow Organic Wheatgrass

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Wheatgrass is the young grass blades of the wheat species Triticum aestivum. It is most commonly used for juicing and can be harvested 7 to 10 days from sprouting. The claims made about wheatgrass vary widely, and even expert opinions differ. For instance, the vitamin and mineral content of one oun

How to Grow Grapefruit

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Grapefruit trees are medium-sized trees that grow up to 15 to 20 feet tall at full maturity. These are sensitive citrus trees that thrive only in subtropical growing zones like U.S. Department of Agriculture zones 10 and 11. Grapefruit trees do best in areas that give them warmth, nutritious soil an

Hardy Perennial Plants That Bloom All Summer

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While many of the hardiest, longest-lived perennials flower for only 2 to 3 weeks at a time, there are some that bloom all summer. To maximize the potential of a perennial bed, choose long-blooming plants that are well-suited to the local climate, and remove spent blossoms on a regular basis to prol

The Leaves are Turning Brown on My Orchid

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Growing orchids is challenging with more than 30,000 species and 1-million hybrids from which to choose All tropical orchids need good air circulation, neutral water and fast-draining potting soil. Other requirements, such as light and temperature vary, depending on the type orchid. Brown leaves can

Ideas for Planting Containers

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Container gardening gives you the ability to enjoy a wide array of flora and foliage without committing to keeping the plants in the ground as part of your landscape. Container planting is also ideal for people who dwell in apartments and don't have access to large areas for gardening in the ground.

Will Ants Kill My Tomato Plants?

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Tomato plants have a large amount of insect pests that can plague them from the seedling stage all the way through harvest. Raising healthy tomatoes requires diligence and monitoring. When necessary, insecticides may become necessary. Ants can become problematic under certain situations. While ants

My Soil Is Low in Phosphorus

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Phosphorus is one of the three most crucial elements required for plant growth. These nutrients support the cellular and photosynthetic processes that allow plants to establish, grow and reproduce. A deficiency of any of these nutrients will present as stunted growth, poor fruit production or even d

How to Grow Tulips in a Vase With Rocks & Water

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Tulips are not like other flowers in that their stems continue to grow after they are cut. Do not be surprised if your fresh-cut tulips grow up to an inch in the vase. The vibrant flowers, which are available in colors such as red, yellow, purple, pink and orange, will also grow to conform to the sh