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Planting Lingonberry Fruit in Pots Lingonberry plants, just like blueberries, need highly acidic soil to grow. This is why, just like with blueberries, growing lingonberries in containers is ideal. Rather than trying to amend the soil in your garden that is almost certainly too high in pH, you can mix up just the right level in a pot. The best pH for lingonberries is right around 5.0. A soil mixture that’s very high in peat moss is best....

Methods for Propagating Blueberries There are several ways to propagate blueberries. These include seed, sucker, and cutting propagation. Seed Propagating Blueberries Growing blueberries from seeds is possible, but it tends to be restricted to lowbush blueberry plants. Blueberry seeds are tiny, so it’s easiest to separate them from the fruit in large batches. First, freeze the blueberries for 90 days to stratify the seeds. Then pulse the berries in a blender with plenty of water and scoop off the pulp that rises to the top....

What are Basal Cuttings? Simply put, basal means bottom. Basal cuttings come from the new growth that shoots up at the plant’s edges on those that grow from a single crown. They become a cutting when you use a sharp tool to remove them around ground level, near the bottom. If you wish to go a little further, you can dig and get the new roots that are attached. However, this is not appropriate for plants growing from a taproot....

A good lawn is an easy-care lawn. Mowing and other lawn maintenance chores should not be complicated or time consuming. Minimize these tasks by implementing edging around beds, walkways, foundations, steps, etc. Using Edging for the Lawn An attractive edging can be constructed with paving stones or brick and laid flush with the lawn. This kind of edging will also reduce the need for hand trimming. Steel, aluminum, and plastic edgings are attractive and readily available alternatives as well....

What are Indian Blood Peach Trees? Introduced to Mexico by the Spanish, Indian Blood peaches quickly became a cultivated crop for many Native American tribes. Treasured for its high yields, this gorgeous, deep red fleshed peach is crisp and perfect for use in canning, fresh eating, and pickling. Additionally, its hardiness and disease resistance made this variety of peach tree a staple in home orchards for decades. Over time, the commercialization of fruit production has caused this cultivar to become somewhat of a rarity....

Lady Palm Care Indoors Place your lady palm plant near an east-facing window, out of direct sunlight. They thrive in comfortable indoor temperatures of between 60 and 80 F. (16-27 C.). Water the palm when the soil is dry to a depth of 1 inch (2.5 cm.) in spring and summer. In fall and winter, allow the soil to dry to a depth of two inches (5 cm.). Drench the soil with water until it comes out the drainage holes in the bottom of the pot and empty the saucer under the pot after 20 to 30 minutes....

Indoor Peppermint Plant Care How convenient would it be to be able to grow peppermint inside for all your culinary needs? Peppermint (Mentha x piperita) is hardy in USDA zones 5 through 9 outdoors, but you can easily grow it indoors too, as long as you consider a few things. One very important aspect to consider in growing peppermint inside is to have the right pot to grow it in. Choose a pot that is wider than it is tall and one that has a drainage hole....

Information about Gardening Tools and Equipment The best kinds of tools vary widely depending on a huge number of factors, ranging from your physical ability, size of your garden, type of soil, and even your gardening style. For example, an urban dweller with a balcony full of containers requires very different tools than a homeowner with a huge vegetable garden or an orchard. The best way to proceed is to start with a few essential tools that will serve you well for nearly any type of gardening....

How Do I Grow Lemon Verbena? Growing lemon verbena isn’t too difficult. The lemon verbena herb is a sensitive one, preferring warmth to cold and having a high water requirement. Lemon verbena seeds or cuttings are used when you want to generate a new plant. In other words, you can propagate the plant or grow it fresh from the seeds. The cuttings of lemon verbena plants can be placed in a jar of water while you wait for new roots to form....

You might be asking yourself, “How do I grow potatoes in straw?” First, you start by picking a garden area that gets full sunlight. You want the soil to be loose, so turn it over once and work in some fertilizer to help the potatoes grow. Tips for Planting Potatoes in Straw To grow a potato plant in straw, be sure the seed pieces and rows are spaced the same way they would be if you were to cultivate your potatoes the conventional way....

How to Tell if a Species is Invasive Keep in mind that invasive plants aren’t always ugly. In fact, many were transported because of their beauty, or because they were effective, fast-growing groundcovers. Invasive species identification is further complicated because many plants are invasive in certain areas but perfectly well-behaved in others. For example, English ivy is beloved in many parts of the U.S., but these fast-growing vines have created serious problems in the Pacific Northwest and eastern coastal states, where attempts at control have cost taxpayers millions of dollars....

Why Did My Chard Bolt? Bolting occurs when a vegetable or herb starts to rapidly produce flowers, and this typically makes it inedible. A common cause of bolting is heat. Generally speaking, chard is a plant that does not bolt in the heat of summer, but it can happen. Ruby red and Rhubarb varieties are more inclined to bolt, and they may do it if they were exposed to frost by being planted too early....

Northwind Maple Information Jack Frost maple trees are crosses between Japanese maples (Acer palmatum) and Korean maples (Acer pseudosieboldianum). They have the beauty of the Japanese maple parent, but the Korean maple’s cold tolerance. They were developed to be extremely cold-hardy. These Jack Frost maple trees thrive in USDA zone 4 in temperatures down to -30 degrees F. (-34 C.). The official cultivar name for Jack Frost maple trees is NORTH WIND® maple....

About Kale Companion Plants Kale can tolerate temps down to 20 degrees F. (-7 C.) but becomes rather tough when temps exceed 80 degrees F. (27 C.). If you plant in the cool season, kale should be planted in full sun, but if you plant during the warm season, plant kale in partial shade. It thrives with a pH of 5.5 – 6.8 in loamy, well-draining, damp soil. These are all things to consider when looking for plants that grow well with kale....

Keeping Cyclamen After Blooms Fade What to do with a cyclamen after flowering? Often, florist’s cyclamen is considered a seasonal gift. It can be difficult to get a cyclamen to rebloom, so the plant is frequently discarded after it has lost its beauty. Although keeping cyclamens after blooms fade is a bit of a challenge, it’s definitely possible. Proper light and temperature are the keys to caring for cyclamen after flowering....

Fruit Companion Planting Companion planting is an age old planting practice that seeks to increase the diversity of the garden. Increased diversity decreases the spread of disease and pest infestation. Pairing symbiotic plants also has other benefits. Companion planting may add nutrients to the soil, harbor beneficial insects, aid in pollination, act as support or trellising, shade tender plants and roots, retard weeds, or help retain water. Some even say that appropriate plant pairings can enhance the flavor of a particular fruit or vegetable....

Kohlrabi History and Appearance Kohlrabi is in the same family as mustard and close relatives with cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli, kale, and Brussels sprouts. The plant was grown first in Europe around 1500 and came to America 300 years later. It produces a swollen stem that has a broccoli or turnip type flavor and can be steamed or eaten fresh. Many people have questions about growing, caring for, and when to pick kohlrabi in the garden....

Lady Ferns in the Garden Locating lady fern plants may require observation of the spot before planting. Lady ferns in the woodland garden do best in a lightly shaded spot or an area that gets dappled sunlight year-round. Plant them in a loamy soil that is slightly on the acidic side, amended with shredded oak leaves or other organic material that is well composted. Soil should be well-draining so that roots do not rot....

Debunking Daddy Longlegs Myths Fear of spiders is one of the most common phobias in the United States. Anywhere from 3 to 15% of the American population is estimated to have arachnophobia. But are daddy longlegs spiders? While they do have eight legs and belong to the arachnid subclass, they are part of the Opiliones order and are not considered true spiders. True spiders make venom and silk, two secretions daddy longlegs are incapable of producing....

Can You Grow a Lemon Tree From Seed? Yes, indeed. Propagating lemon seeds is a relatively easy process, although you may need to pack your patience and realize that you may not get the exact same lemon from your experiment in lemon seed propagation. Commercially grafted citrus trees are identical to the parent tree and fruit within two to three years. However, trees produced via seed are not carbon copies of the parent and may take five or more years to fruit, with the resulting fruit generally inferior to those of the parent....