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How to Plant Vegetable Seeds Outside
Planting vegetable seeds outdoors is not a difficult endeavor. With some attention, the vegetables will produce a bountiful crop. Taking full advantage of garden space and using the best seed while observing timing, soil depth, spacing and row or hill planting guidelines will produce a garden that w
Dimensions on Planting Vegetable Seeds
Although many garden centers and greenhouses offer vegetable seedlings such as tomatoes, cucumbers and pepper plants every spring for the garden, some gardeners prefer to start their own plants from seed. Gardening from seed can be an inexpensive way to increase the yield from your garden, because a
Uses for Juniper Berry Herb
Juniper is a leafy tree-like shrub that produces the widely used seed of the same name.Brand X Pictures/Brand X Pictures/Getty ImagesJuniper berries are the fleshy seeds of the juniper tree and are believed to have originated in northern Europe and Asia. Juniper berry flavor is...
How Do I Grow an Apricot Tree From Stone?
If you want to grow tasty, juicy apricots in your own backyard, your best bet is buy a tree from a nursery. These plants are bred to produce good fruit and have already passed the testy seed germination stage. Grocery store apricot seeds sometimes won't sprout into seedlings, and those that do make
Lucky Bamboo & Algae Problems
Lucky bamboo is a water-loving plant that is becoming popular to grow in the United States. It is a traditional plant grown in Asia for many years, where different numbers of stalks corresponded with different types luck, including love, wealth and happiness. These plants are hardy and can easily be
The Best Dwarf Fruit Trees
Dwarf trees, like this orange tree, grow half as tall as regular trees.Jupiterimages/Photos.com/Getty ImagesDwarf fruit trees offer a compromise: they produce the same succulent fruit at half the height. The best dwarf fruit trees are often highly ornamental trees which offer fruit ready...
How to Grow Pumpkins for a Jack O'Lantern
Pumpkins are warm-season vegetables that have been grown in all parts of the United States for centuries. Early settles and modern growers alike have used pumpkins for food and decoration, and certain varieties of pumpkin, such as the Autumn Gold, make excellent Jack O'Lanterns. With the correct pla
How to Buy German Butterball Seed Potatoes
German butterball potatoes are named for their buttery taste and are known for their wide variety of uses in the kitchen. Growing these potatoes used to be as simple as cutting up and planting the last few potatoes in the bag that had sprouted eyes. Now that chemicals are sprayed on most of the prod
Soil Preparation & Planting
In addition to proper cultural practices such as watering and fertilization, soil preparation is one of the most important steps to planting a garden or lawn. Preparing the soil is especially important if the soil site has never been used for a garden before. For best results, start making preparati
The Best Flowers to Grow in Pennsylvania's Poconos
The Pocono Mountains in northeastern Pennsylvania are known for their lush foliage, streams and waterfalls. The flowers that thrive there punctuate the natural beauty of the hills and can be planted in your home landscape as well.
How to Apply Liquid Fertilizer
The majority of liquid fertilizers available offer nutrients for a short period of time; many need to be reapplied every two to four weeks. This type of fertilizer comes in a bottle that attaches to your garden hose. One potential disadvantage of liquid over granular fertilizers is that it can be di
Live Oak Tree Diseases
Several diseases affect live oak trees. Many of these diseases are caused by fungi, but insects and parasites can also damage trees. Any part of the tree may be harmed, including leaves, branches, roots and trunks. Knowing the symptoms of diseases can help determine what is wrong with a tree and the
How to Grow Variegated Lemon Thyme
Herbs add pleasant smells to the vegetable garden and kitchen when growing season comes around. Lemon thyme is one of the many varieties of the herb thyme. It has a citrus-like smell and taste. The variegated variety has yellow-edged leaves and a light lemony scent. Cooks typically use the plant fre
How Deep to Plant a Jane Magnolia Tree
Before magnolia trees leaf out in the spring the flowers open on bare branches, their pretty pale colors against the dark wood are a striking sight. Jane magnolias are hybrids, Magnolia (liliflora 'Reflorescens' x stellata 'Waterlily'), that have deep pink flowers that bloom two weeks earlier than o
Does a Rose of Sharon Freeze?
Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus), also called Althea, is a large deciduous shrub with bright flowers. It brightens the late summer garden, when most other shrubs have finished flowering. Rose of Sharon grows in most soils and conditions, but prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is a t
How to Water Plants With Ice
Saving time and resources appeals to many people. Therefore, when you can do both at the same time, the benefit becomes even greater. Consider the time and water you might save if you water plants with ice cubes instead of water. When you place a few ice cubes around the soil near plants, especially
What Is the Floral Fridge Temperature for Flowers?
Florists rely on the quality and freshness of their flowers to build and maintain a loyal clientele. To ensure their supplies of cut flowers last as long as possible, their coolers and refrigerators must consistently be kept at precise temperatures.
Lime for Tomato Plants
Few events are more exciting to the home gardener than to see the first tomatoes ripening on the vine. You take your basket and head out, hoping to pick a few big juicy ones to savor with lunch or dinner. Once there, you start picking, only to find big ugly brown spots on the blossom ends of the oth
Oak Trees & Diseases in New Jersey
Several different types of oak trees grow and flourish in New Jersey. The trees provide shade and beauty to the landscape. Unfortunately, oaks sometimes battle diseases that make the trees look unsightly or worse yet, kill the tree.
How to Care for a Eucalyptus Plant During Hot & Humid Weather
The over 700 species of eucalyptus plant differ in size dramatically from a small shrub to a fully grown tree. Bark and fruits also differ with species and age. While many species of eucalyptus are adapted to hot weather, many suffer in humid weather if gardeners do not take precautions.