How to Grow Russian Olive Trees From Seed

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Russian olive trees grow to a height near 40 feet, forming a shrubby, carefree growth that resembles a large bush. These trees produce clusters of berry-type fruits that provide food for wildlife and birds. The narrow leaves appear a dull shade of green along its thorny branches. Considered a noxiou

How to Grow Mango Trees in Pots

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Mangoes are tropical fruits that are native to Asia and grow on trees. Although most mango trees are grown outdoors, they also adapt well to growing in pots. Since the mango tree is not cold hardy, pot-grown mangoes are the primary growth method in colder climates. The fruit of the mango has a peach

How to Hang a Plant Container

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Hanging plants allow for many compositional arrangements in the outdoor environment. When color from blooming flowers is low to the ground or high in the branches, hanging plants create a continuity in the garden space between these. Cascading greenery or flower blooms at eye level create a visual i

How to Plant Yukon Gold Potatoes

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Yukon Gold potatoes were developed in the 1980s. This early maturing potato variety is oval-shaped and smooth-skinned. When cut open, the flesh inside a Yukon Gold potato is yellow or gold in color. The upright Yukon Gold potato plant resembles a vine with purplish-green stems and leaves. The flower

How to Remove Trumpet Creeper

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The trumpet creeper is a beautiful vine that climbs nearly any structure. It is desirable in some gardens but will quickly take over a tree or structure if allowed to grow ungroomed. The creeper has even been known to choke a tree, killing it. Some may find the low maintenance vine an appealing addi

How to Dye White Carnations

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Cut flowers absorb water from the bottom of their stems. The water then works it way up the stem to all parts of the flower, including the petals. If you place white carnations in colored water, the dye will also travel up the stems to the petals. The petals will change the same color or lighter sha

How to Grow a Seed Potato

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Potatoes are a root vegetable that produce new plants from the potato itself. They require minimal maintenance and produce "new potatoes" in about eight weeks after the first blooms appear. Seed potatoes are best when unblemished and healthy in order to produce a bountiful, disease-free cr

Diseases of Pea Plants

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Peas make a nutritious addition to any garden.pea image by cherry from Fotolia.comNutritious and able to withstand snow and frost, peas make a hardy addition to vegetable gardens. You can plant them early in the spring or in mid-summer for a fall harvest. Harvest time comes between 55 to...

How to Cut Back a Bougainvillea Bush

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Bougainvilleas are perennial vines that can be trained to be a shrub. These ornamental evergreen to semi-evergreen plants bloom throughout the growing season. Gardeners may cut back their bougainvillea bushes at anytime without worrying about decreasing blooms, because every bloom cycle is followed

How to Prune Calla Lilies

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The calla lily is not a true lily at all, but rather, an African flowering plant of the Zantedeschia species. Calla lilies grow beautiful trumpet-shaped flowers that come in shades of yellow, purple, orange and white. Calla lilies stems make a beautiful bouquet and are a popular wedding flower. Call

What Causes Pumpkin Leaves to Have White Patches?

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Growing pumpkins in your home garden is a great way to get your family ready and excited for the fall; carving them up for Halloween, tasty pumpkin pies and roasting the leftover seeds are all part of a healthy crop. However, pumpkins are susceptible to damage from the environment. If you begin to n

Types of Big Flowers

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A sunflower displaying its enormous headsunflower image by Lucid_Exposure from Fotolia.comThe wide open spaces of parks, lawns, public and private gardens are frequently home to large shrubs and plants bearing larger-than-average flowers that can cover more ground with fewer plants. Once...

How to Store Broad Beans

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The pods of broad beans, also known as fava or horse beans, contain large, flat beans that vary in size and color. The beans are available in brown, green, purple, white or black varieties. The beans grow best in sunny locations in rich and well-drained soil. Broad beans can be consumed hot or cold.

How to Choke Out Lawn Weeds

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Weeds not only interfere with the aesthetics of a lush, green, neatly manicured lawn, but they also rob the grass of nutrients and compete for the lawn's root and growing space. Among the ways to control weeds is to yank them out by hand or to use a selective herbicide that will only attack certain

My Azalea Buds Won't Flower

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Azalea shrubs are popular nationwide, although they thrive particularly in the East and South. Their ability to flower depends on their health, which is affected by local climate, proper location for sufficient sunlight, shallow planting in loamy soil to increase oxygen flow to roots, soil that is

House Plants for Hanging Baskets

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A spider plant in a hanging basketspider in a basket image by Joann Cooper from Fotolia.comHouse plants add color to a home. They clean the air and act as lush, green focal points. House plants in hanging baskets free up space on tables and plant stands, allowing you to have more potted...

How to Attract Deer & Turkey With Fruit-Bearing Trees

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Many folks enjoy hunting deer and turkey, while others just enjoy watching the animals graze. To attract these types of wildlife to your property, planting a food source such as fruit-bearing trees is a good idea. Persimmon, apple, pear and plum trees are particularly popular among these forage anim

Planting Tips for a Leyland Cypress

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Leyland cypress trees are sturdy evergreens that grow quickly and uniformly. They are popular as natural fences between properties, as their fast growth and height ensure privacy. These trees can grow in any soil, though they can only tolerate clay for a short time. Leyland cypress are best plante

What is the Herb Boswellia?

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Boswellia, an ayurvedic herb native to dry and hilly areas of India, has been used in traditional ayurvedic medicine for thousands of years. Boswellia extract is marketed as an herbal remedy to treat a variety of disorders.

How to Prepare for Extreme Cold Weather

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Extreme cold weather can be hazardous to your family and pets. Temperatures may plummet quickly, and it is important to be prepared ahead of time. Extreme cold can cause frostbite and hypothermia or trigger respiratory problems. It is safest to remain indoors until the conditions improve. Some proac