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Sun Pride Tomato Information ‘Sun Pride’ is a newer American hybrid tomato cultivar that produces medium-sized fruits on a semi-determinate plant. It is a heat-setting tomato plant, which means your fruit will set and ripen nicely even in the hottest part of the year. These kinds of tomato plants also do cold-settings as well, so you can use Sun Pride in the spring and summer to fall. The tomatoes from Sun Pride tomato plants are best used fresh....

How Does a Sundial Work? There are several types of sundials and all use slightly different methods of time-telling. However, all sundials tell time according to the position of the sun. In general, most sundials consist of a rod (known as a “gnomen”) that casts a shadow on the flat surface of the dial, with lines on the dial that align with the shadow, one hour at a time. The shadow moves around the sundial much like hands move around a clock, although a sundial isn’t quite as exact....

Bacterial Blight of Beans There are typically two types of bacterial blight affecting bean plants the most – common blight and halo blight. Common blight Common blight in beans is the most prevalent of bacterial bean diseases. Also called common bacterial blight, it shows up in misshapen leaves and pods. The leaves first start to develop small wet lesions that grow in size and dry out, usually becoming over an inch (2....

Read on to learn possible reasons and fixes for Ti plant leaves turning yellow. Troubleshooting Yellow Leaves on Ti Plant Too much direct sunlight is often to blame for a yellow Hawaiian Ti plant. Although sunlight brings out the colors in the leaves, too much can cause yellowing. Sometimes, this can occur when the plant’s location is changed suddenly, such as a move from indoors to outdoors. Give the plant time to acclimate to brighter light or move it to a more suitable spot....

What is a Tillamook Strawberry? Tillamook strawberry is a cultivar of the summer berry that comes from Oregon. It is a great berry to grow just to eat in your backyard, but this is also a type of strawberry that is often used for processing. It stands up well to being processed because it produces large, sturdy fruits. Interesting Tillamook strawberry facts include the origin of the name. It comes from the tribe of Native Americans who lived on what is now called Tillamook Bay in Oregon....

Gardening on a Fire Escape There’s one big question that needs to be addressed first: Is fire escape gardening legal? That really depends upon your city, though the answer may very well be no. Many gardeners who show off their fire escape gardens online acknowledge that they’re not following the letter of the law, but they always make sure to leave a path wide enough for people to pass in the event of a fire....

Growing Camellias Camellias usually grow best in partially shaded areas in well-drained soil. Although planting can take place at any time, fall is more favorable, as the roots have more time to establish themselves. Camellias require frequent watering once planted, eventually shortening to about once a week once plants are established. A generous layer of organic mulch will help retain moisture and keep down weeds. Pruning of camellia is usually not necessary but may be performed in spring for appearance....

How to Grow Lavender in the Garden As lavender seeds are slow to germinate, purchasing seedling plants is the most reliable way to grow this plant. Growing lavender plants is an easy endeavor provided you give them what they need. Although lavender can tolerate a variety of growing conditions, this plant thrives best under warm, sunny conditions in well-drained soil. In addition, an alkaline soil rich in organic matter can encourage higher plant oil production, enhancing the fragrance in lavender plants....

Disposal of plant leaves, houseplants and other small debris from diseased plants is easily accomplished by sealing the debris in a plastic bag and placing it in a garbage can with a lid. Large debris such as tree limbs and large numbers of plants present special challenges. It is a good idea to learn about other methods for what to do with infected plants should this be your situation....

Tomato Plants and Temperature Most tomatoes are warm season plants and should only be planted after the danger of frost has passed. Tomato temperature tolerance for extreme heat or cold snaps is of extreme importance to the development of blossoms and subsequent fruit set. Blossom drop will occur in the spring if daytime temperatures are warm but night temps drop below 55 F. (13 C.). In the summer when temperatures soar over 90 F....

Adaptive Gardening at Home There is no reason why a person with some limitations cannot enjoy gardening. The hobby is a healthy way to get moderate exercise, enjoy the outdoors, and engage in an activity that produces pride and a sense of accomplishment. Adaptive gardening utilizes new, innovative lightweight tools for disabled persons. Many garden tools can be adapted at home to save you money and allow you to use a favorite item with ease....

Toyon Facts Many people are unfamiliar with this native California plant and, if you mention you are planting toyon, someone might ask you “What is toyon?” As drought-tolerant plants are increasingly in demand, however, more people are likely to become familiar with this plant. Toyon is a shrub that produces clusters of small white five-petaled flowers that smell like hawthorn. If you read up on toyon facts, you’ll find that butterflies love the summer flowers....

Ivy leaf geranium spills from window boxes on picturesque Swiss cottages, sporting attractive foliage and perky blossoms. Ivy leaf geraniums, Pelargonium peltatum, are not as common in the United States as their relative, the popular Zonal geranium. As more gardeners plant them, however, and see the beautiful and bountiful blooms appear, growing ivy geraniums may soon become a common gardening delight. Trailing Geranium Ivy Plants More than 75 different commercial cultivars of trailing geranium ivy are becoming more widely available to the home gardener in this country....

Understanding Tree Root Systems Trees use their roots to provide stability and gather water and nutrients. The types of tree root systems vary from shallow to deep, wide to narrow. Some have massive taproots and little peripheral root growth. Others, such as many conifers, have extensive root masses that spread far out from the base of the tree in search of resources. These types of trees have deeper spreading roots and surface feeder roots....

Leyland Cypress Pruning Leyland Cypress is often used as a quick screen because it can grow up to 4 feet (1 m.) per year. It makes an excellent windbreak or property boundary border. Since it is so large, it can quickly outgrow its space. For this reason, the native East Coast specimen looks best on large lots where it is allowed to maintain its natural form and size. Since Leyland Cypress grows so wide, do not plant them too close together....

How to Use Indoor Grass Plants It may seem inconceivable that turf grasses can grow indoors. Consider indoor stadiums and soccer fields and you will see that it is not only possible, but they flourish. Turf grass may be germinated from seed in flats or directly into containers. A low dish or pot with turf grass covering it makes an interesting center piece on the dining room table and certainly brings the outside to the interior....

About Kiwi Plants for Zone 7 Today, kiwi fruit is available at almost every grocery store, but when I was growing up kiwis were a rare commodity, something exotic that we assumed must come from a far-off tropical land. For the longest time, this made me think that I would be unable to grow kiwi fruit, but the fact is that kiwi fruit is native to southeast Asia and can be grown in any climate that has at least a month of 45 degrees F....

Do Peonies Like Sun or Shade? In attempting to answer this question, growers will first need to carefully consider each peony species. Some of the most common types of peonies available at garden centers are herbaceous peonies, intersectional peonies, and tree peonies. Though each of these plants is quite similar to the other, there will be subtle variation in their light needs. For several varieties of peonies, full sun is an absolute necessity....

Why Container Gardening? Gardening in pots is a great choice for many reasons. If you have a sizable garden, you can supplement it with containers. Use them to decorate areas without soil, like a patio or deck. If you don’t have much of a garden, containers provide a chance to grow more plants. Even if you only have a patio or balcony, pots allow you to grow flowers or even a few vegetables....

Cooking With Guava Guava trees are commonly cultivated in South and Central Americas, as well as India, Spain, and several South Pacific islands. It is not certain from whence it came, but many scholars believe it might have been introduced by explorers to certain regions and distributed by animals and birds in others. The trees have a short bearing season but can be prolific with the fruit. This leaves the gardener wondering what to do with guavas?...