Classifications of the Star Apple

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The star apple's skin and rind is inedible.ICHIRO/Photodisc/Getty ImagesThe star apple tree was thought to be native to Central America, but botanists Paul Standley and Louis Williams discovered it is indigenous to the West Indies. A tropical tree that can reach 100 feet tall, the star...

How to Make a Hillside Raised Bed Garden

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Hillsides can present challenges to gardeners, because erosion can occur, leaving your plants with insufficient earth to support them. Terraced beds can help to solve the problems a hillside area presents. Unlike standard raised beds, which are often about 4 feet wide by 10 feet long, engineer your

Sizes & Growth Rates of Peonies

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Peonies are long-lived perennial plants that produce large flowers in spring. The variety of peony flower colors ranges from white to pink to almost black, and almost everything in between. Peonies come in three types with varying sizes and growth rates.

When Should Cherry Trees Bloom in Minnesota?

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Sweet cherries aren't grown in Minnesota because the winters are too long and harsh. Sour or pie cherries (Prunus cerasus) survive best in the southern half of the North Star State, blooming in early spring and yielding bright red fruits in July.

The Benefits of Loam Soil

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Crops grow well in loam soil.Jupiterimages/Photos.com/Getty ImagesGardeners need to know their soil type when preparing a planting bed. Loam soil has many advantages because it offers positive qualities found in sandy, clay and silt soils. This soil looks rich, is moderately coarse,...

Sweet Olive Shrub Not Blooming

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It can be disappointing to have a sweet olive shrub (Osmanthus fragrans) in your garden that doesn't bloom. The blossoms are the best part of growing it. Fragrant and white, they add both light and scent to the garden. As long as the soil is well-drained, the sweet olive is one of those plants that

The Best Roses to Grow in Texas

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Growing roses in Texas requires careful attention to the watering and shading needs of the plants. Texas summers are scorchers and the ever-present sun can increase the water requirements of these moisture-hungry plants. Frosty Texas winters are another problem for roses, and plants need adequate pr

Indian Sweet Lime Tree Care

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The Indian sweet lime, sometimes called Palestinian sweet lime, is a cross between a citron and Mexican lime. The fruit has no acidity and was used to treat fever and jaundice in India, according to Purdue University.

List of Greenhouse Plants

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desolated greenhouse image by Kostyantyn Ivanyshen from Fotolia.comGreenhouses come in a variety of forms. Some greenhouses are heated, others are cool. Some greenhouses are large, while others are small. Whichever greenhouse you have, you have more control over the environment for your...

All Kinds of Roses

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Roses are grouped according to their growth habits.Jupiterimages/Photos.com/Getty ImagesMany different kinds of roses are grown, and they are grouped according to their habits of growth. Some kinds of roses may be more appropriate for a particular use in your landscape than others, so it...

How to Make a Winter Cemetery Floral Arrangement

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Most cemeteries are hard to get into during the winter months, so it makes family members feel better to know that a floral arrangement will be decorating their loved one's grave throughout the season. The following instructions are for a winter-themed arrangement that will stay intact a

Can Roots From a Queen Palm Be Cut With No Damage to the Tree?

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Palm trees are a quintessential part of the tropical landscape. Queen palms (Syagrus romanzoffiana) with their long, lush leaves are an excellent addition to your home for a tropical feel. Transplanting any tree is difficult because root damage is inevitable and adversely affects the tree. Palm tree

Plants With Large White Flowers That Open in the Evening

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In Sri Lanka, a legend surrounds the night-flowering white cereus orchid cactus known as kadupul. Traditional belief holds that when the flower blooms, the celestial Nagas descend to earth in order to present this fragrant treasure to Buddha on the holy mountain called Sri Pada. Not all...

Black Spots on Pepper Roots in Hydroponics

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Peppers are warm-weather plants well suited for container gardens. Hydroponic gardening involves nurturing plants in containers that do not contain soil. Some containers hold aggregate materials such as rocks, gravel or coir, while other systems rely solely on mist or solution applied in direct cont

How to Harvest Lemon Verbena

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Lemon verbana flowers and leaves are used to make medicinal tea, for flavoring in alcoholic drinks, cakes, poultry and fish and in homemade potpourri. Lemon verbena, also known by the botanical name Aloysia triphylla, is ideal for a sunlit backyard herb garden. Its tall woody branches produce shiny

Plant Watering Bottle Tips

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Use plastic bottles to efficiently water plants and recycle them in the fall.Jupiterimages/Comstock/Getty ImagesEmpty plastic bottles and jugs make handy irrigation tools for the garden. The technique originated 2,000 years ago in the Middle East, according to David Bainbridge, author of...

Systemic Caterpillar Control for Trees

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Caterpillars often cause extensive foliage damage to a tree. A caterpillar will chew holes into the leaves and cause them to have a jagged appearance. Some caterpillars, such as the forest tent caterpillar, gypsy moth caterpillar and eastern tent caterpillar cause extensive defoliation. Systemic ins

How to Use Tomato Cones

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Tomatoes are one of the most popular plants in American vegetable gardens, and for good reason---you just can't beat a BLT made with home-grown tomatoes. If you leave tomato plants unsupported, they will tend to droop down when the fruit starts to make them top-heavy. This can cause the fruit to sit

Why Aren't the Ceilings of Garages Insulated?

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Insulation is used to control the amount of heat loss and gain in a house. The garage of a house is not considered living space, and it is not valued at the same rate as the rest of the home. For this reason builders commonly only insulate the parts of the garage that are required by local building

Growing Tips for a Blue Plumbago

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Plumbago (Plumbago auriculata), also called skyflower due to its blue flowers, belongs in the family Plumbagnaceae. Gardeners living throughout United States Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 8b through 11 can grow it as an evergreen, flowering shrub. It makes a versatile, problem-free