Container Grown Lilies To grow potted lily plants, you will need these few things: Healthy lily bulbs – You can purchase lily bulbs from many places. Mail order catalogs, home improvement stores, garden centers and plant nurseries often have lily bulbs for sale in packages. When you get these bulbs home, it’s important to sort through them. Throw away any bulbs that are mushy or moldy. Plant only the bulbs that look healthy....
Symptoms of Watermelons with Nematodes Nematodes live in the soil and feed on the roots of plants, reducing their ability to absorb water and nutrients and leading to a general decline in their health and productivity. Not only does nematode feeding weaken the plant, but it can also predispose plants to fungal or bacterial disease or transmit viral disease. In watermelons with nematode damage, leaf chlorosis is evident and leaves may be stunted and wilted....
Cornus Capitata Information Evergreen dogwood trees (Cornus capitata) are hardy down to USDA zone 8. They are native to east and Southeast Asia but can be grown in warm climates all over the world. They can grow as high as 50 feet (15 m.) in height, though they tend to top out between 20 and 40 feet (6-12 m.). In the summer, they produce very fragrant flowers, which are very small and surrounded by 4 to 6 bracts that are often mistaken for petals....
When to Harvest Cucumbers To get the maximum flavor from your cukes, you will want to harvest them when they are at the peak of ripeness, but when is that? Because there are so many types of cucumber, it is best to read the information on the seed packet or plant tag of the variety planted. This will give you a fairly good idea of the date they will be ready....
What is a Cucumber Tree? Cucumber tree magnolias (Magnolia acuminata) are hardy varietals grown more for their foliage than their blooms. This is because the three-inch (8 cm.) long flowers are yellow-green in hue and tend to blend in with the trees foliage. These trees are stately as adults, especially when the lower limbs have been pruned to prevent them from dragging. Cucumber Tree Characteristics This fast growing, hardy magnolia is pyramidal in its youth and gradually matures into more of an oval or round shape....
While robust, there are some issues that may cause these plants to struggle in the garden. Daylily leaf streak, for instance, can cause distress for both growers and daylily plants. What is Daylily Leaf Streak? When daylily leaf streak presents itself, the fungus Aureobasidium microstictum has infected the plant. Daylilies with leaf streak may initially show very few signs of infection. However, upon closer inspection, growers may first begin to notice some yellowing of the plant’s leaves along the midrib....
Tips on Dayton Apple Care Dayton apple trees grow in nearly any type of well-drained soil. Dig in a generous amount of compost or manure before planting, especially if your soil is sandy or clay-based. At least eight hours of sunlight is a requirement for successful apple tree growth. The morning sun is especially important because it dries the dew on the leaves, thus reducing the risk of disease. Dayton apple trees require at least one pollinator of another apple variety within 50 feet (15 m....
What are the Different Kinds of Firebush Plant? Firebush is the general name given to several different plants, a fact that can result in some confusion. If you’d like to read more extensively about this confusion, the Florida Association of Native Nurseries has a good, thorough breakdown of it. In more basic terms, however, all types of firebush belong to the genus Hamelia, which contains 16 distinct species and is native to South and Central America, the Caribbean, and the southern United States....
What is Deep Water Hydroponics? As mentioned, deep water culture for plants (DWC) is also called hydroponics. Simply put, it is a method for growing plants without a substrate media. The roots of the plants are encased in a net pot or grow cup that is suspended from a lid with roots dangling in a liquid nutrient solution. The deep water culture nutrients are high in oxygen, but how? Oxygen is pumped into the reservoir through an air pump and then pushed through an air stone....
Do Lilac Bushes Have Berries? If you ask: “Do lilac bushes have berries?”, the answer is no. Lilac bushes do not produce berries. However, they do produce seeds. Growing Lilac Seeds Lilacs produce seeds in seed heads. Lilac bushes can be propagated from those seeds. The seed heads form after the flowers finish blooming. They are brown, large, and not very ornamental. You will not get seed heads the first year you plant your lilacs, nor, probably, the second....
Does Liriope Need to Be Divided? Beyond planting, liriope requires little care from homeowners. Resistant to most diseases, these plants grow larger and may spread from one season to the next. Consistent irrigation and fertilization will further assist in the establishment of healthy plantings. Since liriope plantings can become quite large, it may lead its growers to ask, “Does liriope need to be divided?” Opinions abound as to whether or not liriope needs division....
Growing Zone 9 Drought Tolerant Trees Here are a few good drought tolerant trees for zone 9 gardens and landscapes: Sycamore – Both California and western sycamores are hardy in zones 7 through 10. They are fast growing and branch out nicely, making them good drought tolerant shade trees. Cypress – Leyland, Italian, and Murray cypress trees all perform well in zone 9. While each variety has its own characteristics, as a rule these trees are tall and narrow and make very good privacy screens when planted in a row....
Serendipity in the Garden Planning a garden is fun. We put everything in its designated place, exactly how and where we want it to be. However, Mother Nature sometimes has a way of rearranging our gardens and placing things how and where she wants instead. This is serendipitous gardening. Serendipity in the garden can be anywhere. Look closely and you will find it. Take a stroll through the garden and you’re sure to find a few welcome newcomers, or in some cases, not so welcome....
ET’s Finger Jade Plants ET’s Finger is a cultivar of jade, Crassula ovata. Jade plants are succulents with fleshy foliage and are native to South Africa. It is an evergreen shrub that thrives in hot, dry, sunny environments. For most people, growing a jade outside isn’t possible, but it makes a great houseplant. What makes the ET’s Finger jade so unique is the shape of the leaves. The original jade has small, flesh, oval leaves....
What is Hydnora Africana? The first odd fact about Hydnora africana is that it is a parasitic plant. It doesn’t exist without its host members of the genus Euphorbia. It doesn’t look like any other plant you have seen; there are no stems or leaves. There is, however, a flower. Actually, the plant itself is a flower, more or less. The body of this oddity is not only leafless but brownish gray and devoid of chlorophyll....
What are Fall Flowering Bulbs I Can Plant? Here are some of the more common bulbs that flower in fall or late summer: Autumn Crocus – This beautiful flower can be pink, red, or purple and have very large leaves. It blooms in early fall and can reach a height of 8 inches (20 cm.). It prefers well-drained soil and partial shade. Calla Lilies – Calla lilies have green speckled pointed leaves and funnel-shaped flowers....
Fall Mulch for Plants In a lot of areas, autumn is a time of drier air and more drastic shifts in temperature than in the summer growing season. If you have perennials or cool weather annuals, laying down a good, thick layer of mulch is highly advisable if you want them to stay healthy in the fall and survive the winter. Organic mulches such as pine needles, sawdust, straw, grass clippings, and fallen leaves are good for introducing nutrients into the soil....
What are False Sunflowers? By now you may be wondering, “What are false sunflowers?” Also known as smooth ox eye sunflower plant or sun glory flower, false sunflowers are closely related to sunflowers and are a member of the large Asteraceae family. Yellow-orange, daisy-like blooms appear in June as the plant grows to reach 3 to 5 feet (1-1.5 m.). Blossoms are 2 to 3 inches (5-8 cm.) in diameter, with yellow to brownish centers....
Naranjilla Fertilizer Needs Naranjilla plants are an excellent addition to the home garden for those who grow in subtropical regions, as well as anyone wishing to add new and lesser known plants to their collections. Whether grown in the ground or cultivated in containers, naranjilla plants do have some special requirements in which to truly thrive. Among these, most importantly, is the specific needs when it comes to fertilizing naranjilla plants....
The shiny green, scalloped leaves and brilliant flowers enliven any situation, and care for flaming katy is a breeze. Discover how to grow flaming katy plants and charge up your interior with some vibrant tones and unique foliage. Information on Flaming Katy Kalanchoe Flaming katy is grouped within the succulent variety of plants. This lovely specimen is often found in the gift floral section of your local supermarket or big box nursery, but don’t let its availability fool you....
