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How to Root a Mango Seed
After a particularly delicious mango, many people decide that it would not be such a bad idea to have a mango tree of their own. And you can start with the mango you just enjoyed. Mango trees are almost embarrassingly easy to grow from seed. For the best results, root your mango seed first before pl
How to Make Figs Ripen
Ancient records show the Sumerians and Assyrians in southern Arabia knew of figs and the fruit appears in the Bible as well. Figs are a nutritional powerhouse, with a low fat content and high fiber, calcium and iron. Grown properly, fig trees are extremely prolific and can produce hundreds of fruits
How to Prepare Double Knockout Roses for Winter
Double Knock Out rose bushes are bred for their big beautiful blossoms. But they are also bred to be hardy. Designed to be a landscape shrub, the Double Knock Out is disease resistant and hardy all the way down to U.S. Department of Agriculture growing zone 4. But the Double Knock Out is not entirel
How to Plant Gladiolus Bulbs Pointy Side Up
Gladiolus reproduce via an underground storage structure called a corm -- although many gardeners refer to them as bulbs. The tender bulbs do not typically survive harsh winters and must be dug in the fall and replanted in the spring to produce a dramatic display of color by midsummer. Blooms open a
Information About the Money Tree Plant
The money tree plant (Pachira aquatica) is a popular tree used for bonsai that is characterized by its multiple intertwining or braided trunks. It is said to bring good luck and prosperity and is often given as a gift.
How to Keep Squirrels From Digging Crocus Bulbs
Squirrels may seem like furry, playful creates in your yard, but in your garden not only do they bury seeds and nuts, they dig up and eat bulbs. Squirrels especially like crocus bulbs nestling in shallow soil. To keep away squirrels without using a chemical spray that may harm the bulbs, use a natur
What Are the Functions of Zone Maturation?
Vascular plants have extensive root systems that anchor the plant in the ground, allow the plant to absorb and conduct water and nutrients through the plant system, and store food. Scientists have identified four distinct root zones within a plant's root system.
Hybrid Species
Hybrid species are developed by crossbreeding different varieties of plants with strong, desirable traits. The transfer of pollen from one plant to another is done under controlled conditions and not left to the chance of natural pollination. The hybrid plants grown from the resulting seeds produce
How to Kill Weeds in a Desert Landscape
The desert landscape can be tricky. With limited rain and hot weather, maintaining a garden can take a lot of work, including soil preparation, waterings and fertilizers. Weeds often take advantage of the situation, easing their way to a complete monopoly if left unchecked. Take back control and kil
What Is the Difference Between a Zester & a Grater?
If your recipe calls for shredded ingredients like citrus rind or zest, you'll need to use a zester or grater to achieve the correct ingredient texture required for the dish. The two tools can sometimes be used interchangeably, but not always.
Fuchsia Plant Recovery
Check the hanging flower baskets on many a front or back porch and chances are they hold fuchsias. This popular and exotic-looking shade flower is very delicate to look at but if given the proper care it can be quite hardy. Fuchsias come in several shades but mostly in the color that is named after
Tree-Eating Ants
Most ants that make their nests in trees don't actually eat the wood they chew up. Instead, they usually move the wood outside the nest in order to make room for the colony. While ants may ingest some wood, the majority of an ant's diet is made up of sweet or greasy foods, along with proteins in the
Azalea Plant Description
According to the Azalea Society of America, azaleas are called the "royalty of the garden". There are thousands of varieties of azaleas that can grow in many different climates and conditions.
Flowers to Plant in Southern Oregon at the End of the Summer
Autumn crocus blooms from bulbs.Anna Yu/Photodisc/Getty ImagesSouthern Oregon lies within USDA Hardiness Zones 5 though 8. The end of the summer in these zones varies from region to region. The end of August marks the end the summer growing season for zone 5, while zones 6 and 7 have...
How Long Does It Take for a Lychee Tree to Bear Fruit?
The lychee, a subtropical fruit tree native to southern China, is grown in Hawaii and in very limited parts of Florida and California. The tree blooms and bears fruit in clusters. Flowering occurs most commonly in February or March, with the fruit setting in clusters of up to 50. Commonly, the fruit
How to Buy Tropical Sapodilla Fruit Trees
The sapodilla tree is unique in that it offers both a delicious dessert fruit and also an important element of chewing gum, called chicle. The sapodilla is a hardy plant that can take a wide variety of soils, even clay and sand, and needs little maintenance, making it ideal for casual gardeners, ga
What Is Lodge Pole Firewood?
Lodgepole firewood comes from lodgepole pine, and is commonly regarded as a good burning wood that is easy to start and provides relatively low heat value.
Procedure for Bridge Construction
Suspension BridgesSuspension bridges are able to span longer distances than any other type of bridge. They consist of very large vertical framing members known as anchorages which are embedded in concrete at the base. Heavy cables are attached to the top of the anchorages, then connected...
Why Do Magnolia Leaves Turn Brown?
Magnolias are attractive trees and shrubs that spruce up the landscape with waxy foliage and fragrant, showy blooms. However, the plants can succumb to a variety of fungal diseases that rob them of their splendor, causing leaves to turn brown and eventually drop. Treat the diseases, and adopt good c