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What is Fig Mosaic? If you suspect the virus is the issue with your fig tree, it will be helpful to establish exactly what fig mosaic is. Fig tree mosaic is caused by several indeterminate viruses. Recently, one virus, closteovirus or fig leaf mottle, has been associated with fig tree mosaic just as it is with almost all diseased fig trees. Fig tree virus is almost surely introduced into the plant via the eriophyid mite (Aceria fici) and additionally through vegetative cuttings and grafting....

Spots on My Gardenia Buds First, let’s look at three stress factors that cause problems with gardenia flowers. Brown spots may be caused by warm night temperatures, too little sunlight, or too little water. Pests can also be to blame. Temperature – When night temperatures are above 60 degrees F. (15 C.), flowers and buds may drop off or brown. This temporary condition improves when night temperatures cool. Buildings and pavement retain heat and keep the surrounding air warm at night, so plant gardenias in the open areas and away from structures....

Having to buy all those presents in a few days of shopping after working all day or on a Saturday when everyone and their cousins are doing the same thing takes away from the joy of really appreciating the true meaning of Christmas. I made a plan to do things differently– giving gifts from the garden. Garden Gifts for People This Christmas gift idea came to me when I was out looking for a special present....

Garden Halloween Decorations Halloween decor abounds in stores, but much is made from plastic, an item known to cause long term pollution. If you want natural Halloween decorations, grow them yourself! Halloween plants may produce unusual fruits, lend the orange and black colors that define the holiday, or simply have eerie properties. There are many things you can do to a pumpkin to promote Halloween, but a harvest wreath, colorful display of gourds, corn stalks, mums, and even ornamental kale will help give a nod to the holiday....

About the Tundra Growing Season Northern gardeners may find special challenges finding landscape plants that can exist in a tundra climate. Growing tundra plants enhances the landscape while providing foolproof greenery and diversity that will flourish without constant babying and special attention in such conditions. Some suggested tundra gardening information might include: Evergreen shrubs like rhododendron Native sedges like cotton grass Low-growing plants in forms akin to heath or heather Rugged, small trees or bushes such as willow...

How to Grow Veggies in the Winter Warmth and sunshine are the two must-haves for a successful winter garden. Cold-hardy vegetables can survive below-freezing temperatures overnight. But for these veggies to grow, they need a minimum of 40 degrees F. (4.4 C.) and approximately 6 hours of sunlight during the day. Location determines the amount of sunlight your winter garden will recieve. When planting a winter vegetable garden in late summer or early fall, take into account that the days are shorter and the sun resides lower in the sky during the winter months....

Gardening Know How offers over 14,000 gardening articles online and is frequented by over 180 million garden enthusiasts each year. Its mission is to connect everyone on the planet with the joy of gardening. Gardening Now How chose to partner with Great Grow Along because “they are providing quality education in a fun and accessible way,” said Peggy Doyle, CEO of the Gardening Know How. “This partnership allows us to continue to push the boundaries within gardening and celebrate diversity within our community....

Many have evolved into small businesses. After the gardeners make sure they have enough for winter, relatives and neighbors, they sell the overage to the public. Besides the economic profit, Russian dacha gardens ensure food security and sustainability, preservation of heirloom fruits and vegetables, and contribute to a feeling of community and a oneness with nature and the land. Gardens in Russia: What We Can Learn from Russian Gardening Style Russian gardening style reflects a centuries old work ethic: Work hard and reap the benefits of your labor....

Clivia Seed Germination If you’re asking, “How do I germinate clivia seeds,” the first step to growing clivia by seed is, of course, finding the seeds. If you have a clivia plant already, you can harvest them. When a clivia flower is pollinated, it produces large red berries. Leave the berries on the plant for a year to allow them to ripen, then harvest and cut them open. Inside, you’ll find a few round seeds that look a lot like pearls....

While attention grabbing boulders and water features is one idea, implementing various types of gravel gardens is another excellent way to enhance your space. Read on for some easy gravel garden ideas you can try out yourself. Benefits of Gravel Garden Beds When it comes to ways to garden with gravel, the options are limitless. Throughout the design process, homeowners will need to consider the size and color of stones to be used....

You must consider the size of the plant and be respectful of others who will visit the area. Graveside plantings should be small enough and manageable for long service as natural sentinels near the plot. Choose carefully when selecting plants for graves to provide a serene, non-invasive backdrop for a sensitive location. Graveside Garden Plot Most cemeteries have guidelines about what sizes and types of plants are allowed. The maintenance crews will have to be able to work around them without damaging the plants or causing more work....

Tips for African Violet Care When you learn how to grow African violets, you can add several to indoor spaces for bright and cheerful blooms when the outdoor landscape is mostly brown and bare. Growing African violets takes little indoor space; grow them in small pot groupings for a showy display. Soil – Pot the plant into the right soil for the easiest African violet care. Special mixes are available or make your own from peat moss, vermiculite, and perlite in equal parts....

When to Start a Pine Tree from Cuttings You can take cuttings from pine trees anytime between summer and before new growth appears in spring, but the ideal time for rooting pine tree cuttings is from early to mid-autumn, or in midwinter. How to Root Pine Cuttings Growing a pine tree from cuttings successfully isn’t too complicated. Start by taking several 4- to 6-inch (10-15 cm.) cuttings from the current year’s growth....

Fingerleaf Rodgersia Plants Rodgersia plants are best suited for temperate zones but they are known to be hardy down to USDA plant hardiness zone 3. The foliage provides the majority of the appeal of this plant. Flowers are minimal and resemble an astilbe flower spike. The real selling points are the palmate leaves, which can get up to 12 inches (30 cm.) in width. The deeply veined leaves have five pointed tips, which are favorite snacks of snails and slugs....

Growing Ginseng in Planters It may surprise you to learn that ginseng is native to North America as well as East Asia. It has dark, smooth leaves with toothed edges and tiny white flowers that develop into red berries. However, ginseng’s primary claim to fame comes from its roots. The Chinese have used ginseng root medicinally for millennium. It is said to stop inflammation, improve cognitive power, lessen anxiety, and restore vitality....

Thomas Jefferson’s favorite nurseryman Bernard McMahon sold hyacinth bean vine plants to Jefferson in 1804. Because of this, the hyacinth bean is also known as Jefferson bean. These fabulous heirloom plants are now featured at Monticello in the Colonial kitchen garden. How to Grow a Hyacinth Bean Vine Purple hyacinth beans are not fussy about soil type but do best when planted in full sun. These vigorous growers do require a sturdy support that is at least 10 to 15 feet (3-4....

Growing Olive Trees Think of olive trees and one visualizes the warm sunny Mediterranean, but olive trees can be grown in North America as well. Most aptly suited to areas which are prone to high heat and plenty of sunshine, the olive tree should be planted outside and once established is fairly low maintenance. Olive trees have lovely silver leaves, which will compliment many other plantings of the garden but are also grown for their fruit....

Why Use Ornamental Grasses There are practical reasons for adding ornamental grasses to borders. Warm-season grasses wait until the weather starts warming up and are ideal for filling in spaces after spring bulbs and early flowering perennials have died back. Cool-season grasses take over once fall blooming has ceased and many remain evergreen throughout winter. There are a number of other reasons to include ornamental grass in the border or landscape....

Sweet Beet Varieties Beet aficionados swear by certain beets. Some of the most commonly named forerunners include: Chioggia – Chioggia beets are sweet Italian heirlooms with a distinctive red and white striping. Detroit Dark Red – Detroit Dark Red is a popular deep red (as its name suggests), round beet that is amenable to a variety of soil and temperature conditions. Formanova – Formanova is a cylinder shaped beet that can grow quite long; up to 8 inches (20 cm....

Vanda Orchid Info Orchids grow terrestrially or epiphytically. The family of Vanda orchids is all epiphytic, which means the plants cling to tree bark or hand from cracks in cliffs and rocky areas. This means their roots are in relatively little soil, just whatever organic matter the crevasse or crack collected over time. Vanda orchid plants bloom several times a year with 1 to 4 inch (3-10 cm.) blooms in a host of colors....