How to Contain Trumpet Vine If you are not ready to kill trumpet vine, but are just looking to contain trumpet vine, there are many things you can do to accomplish this. The first thing you can do to contain trumpet vine is to place it in a container. To plant trumpet vine in the ground, simply dig a hole and place a sturdy container into the hole. Fill the container with soil and plant the trumpet vine in the container....
Reasons for No Mango Fruit on Tree From the family Anacardiaceae and related to cashews and pistachio, the most common mango tree problems are those related to the mango tree not producing. Becoming familiar with its causes is the first step in how to get mango fruit on your tree. Below are the most common reasons for non fruiting mango trees: Diseases The most detrimental disease affecting non fruiting mango trees is called anthracnose, which attacks all parts of the tree but does the most damage to the flower panicles....
How Many Bags of Mulch Do I Need? Mulch is most often sold packaged in bags or loose by the yard. A cubic yard equals 27 cubic feet (.8 cubic meter), while most bags of mulch hold 2 cubic feet (.06 cubic meter). It takes 13.5 bags to equal a cubic yard. To figure out how much mulch to buy or order, you will first need to decide how thick a layer you wish to spread....
Ornamental vs. Fruiting Pear Trees Many ornamental pear trees do actually fruit but, generally, produce very little fruit and of a smaller size, less than half an inch (1.5 cm.) across. Is ornamental pear fruit edible? I wouldn’t recommend it. I would leave these tiny fruits for wildlife to munch on. The purpose of choosing an ornamental vs. a fruiting pear tree is for its sparse to non-existent fruiting capability....
Ornamental Grass in the Garden The term ornamental grass in gardening refers to actual grass species but also plants that resemble grass, like sedges. Most are perennials, but some grasses are annual. If you grow species native to the Upper Midwest, they should come back every year. Grasses from warmer climates will grow as annuals here. Ornamental grasses come in two different types of growth habit: spreading and clumping. Spreading grasses can be used as groundcover but can also quickly take over areas of the garden....
When Do You Pick Passion Fruit? The passion fruit vine is a sub-tropical to tropical plant that cannot tolerate freezing temperatures. It is classed in two forms, the yellow and purple species. Each form has slight differences outside of the obvious color difference, with the purple fruiting vine a more hardy strain that can withstand temperate climates with some protection. In cooler regions, fruits will ripen much later than those grown in long season, warm areas....
Plant Alternatives to Grass Groundcovers With groundcover plants, you can easily knock out the dreaded chore of mowing the grass. These low-growing plants spread easily in even the toughest sites, providing thick coverage that will eventually benefit the soil beneath. Groundcovers can also add appealing texture, with some varieties having seasonal blooms and colorful fall foliage. You can even choose nitrogen-fixing plants, like clover, which act as a soil conditioner. Ajuga is a creeping evergreen that works well in both sun and shade....
About Rhubarb Seed Growing If I ask you to envision rhubarb pie and rhubarb crumble, what is your response? If you’re salivating and just chomping at the bit, then you may want to rule out growing rhubarb from seed. Seed grown rhubarb actually takes a year longer or more to produce stalks than rhubarb grown from crowns or plant divisions. At a minimum, you will be waiting two years for a decent harvest....
It is important to note that not all windows are created equal. The size and type of window you have, in addition to any obstructions such as trees or other buildings, can have a great impact on the quality and amount of light that comes through. If your plant growth is weak or spindly, move it to a brighter location. Indoor Plants for East Window Light There are many indoor plants for east-facing windows....
How to Create a Pollinator Garden Pollinators thrive on flower nectar and pollen. Designate a section of the landscape strictly for a pollinator garden filled with a multitude of grasses, trees, shrubs, and wildflowers. Seek out a site that receives at least six hours of sun each day. If your space is limited, consider growing the pollinator garden plants in containers filled with rich, well-drained soil. Be sure to provide water sources for the pollinators....
What is Potash? Potash got its name from the old process used to harvest potassium. This was where wood ash was separated in old pots to soak and the potassium was leached from the mash, hence the name “pot-ash.” Modern techniques are a bit different from the old pot separation mode, but the resulting potassium is useful for plants, animals, and humans. Potash in soil is the seventh most common element in nature and is widely available....
Does My Peace Lily Need a New Pot? Knowing when to repot a peace lily is important. If your plant is rootbound, it’s definitely time for repotting. For example, you may notice roots growing through the drainage hole or emerging on the surface of the soil. The easiest way to tell if your peace lily is rootbound is to slide the plant carefully from the pot so you can see the roots....
Night Blooming Cereus Cuttings Night blooming cereus is a leggy plant with flat leaves and gangly stems, but when it is blooming it goes from wall flower to star of the show. The fragrant dinner plate sized blooms are worth waiting for as they perfume your whole house. Rooting night blooming cereus to create more plants is easy. These cactus root quickly and establish as single plants in less than a month....
White Spots on Sago Palms Cycad aulacaspis is only tempted by plants in the cycad family. Once you see it, you have an infestation that is very difficult to get rid of since it is likely on neighboring sagos and can be blown onto plants with each gust of wind. The appearance of white fuzzy stems, leaves, and trunks signals a huge problem. Scale is a tiny sucking insect and, in high populations, the bugs can sap the plant of much of its life-giving fluid and kill it....
Solutions to the Challenges of Seaside Gardens Continuous wind and both the salt and sand it carries can easily damage nearby plants, especially if they are left exposed to these elements. The best way to protect the seaside garden is by creating windbreaks. Windbreaks can be constructed with suitable fencing or retaining walls as well as with native seaside plantings. Native plants, and those sharing similar traits, offer natural protection against the forces of wind and the harmful salt in which it carries....
Why Do Pecan Trees Drip Sap? If your pecan tree has sap dripping from it, it probably isn’t really sap— although in a roundabout way it is. A seeping pecan tree is more than likely afflicted with pecan tree aphids. The seeping from the pecan trees is simply honeydew, a sweet, charming nomenclature for aphid poop. Yes, folks; if your pecan tree has sap dripping from it, it’s probably the digestive remnants from either the black margined or yellow pecan tree aphid....
What is Soursop? The fruit of the soursop tree has a spiny outer skin with a soft, heavily seed-laden pulped interior. Each of these cauliflorous fruit may attain over a foot (30 cm.) in length and, when ripe, the soft pulp is used in ice creams and sherbets. In fact, this small evergreen tree produces the largest fruit in the Annonaceae family. Reportedly, the fruit may weigh up to 15 pounds (7 k....
Southern Arrowwood Information Southern Arrowwood viburnum (Viburnum dentatum) is a plant of the open woods and marginal sites of our forests, mountains and even roadways. It prefers a partially sunny location but can thrive in full sun. The name Arrowwood likely came from Native American men using the wood to fashion arrow shafts. In the landscape, it is very adaptable and produces an attractive multi-stemmed shrub. Like all viburnums, it has three distinct seasons of interest....
How to Make Hot Horseradish Horseradish not hot? I feel you. I have had dishes where the horseradish was not hot. Perhaps there wasn’t enough horseradish sauce or maybe the sauce was old. Whatever the case, there are some tips to making spicy horseradish. Horseradish is a hardy perennial primarily cultivated for its large taproot — the source of all that delicious heat. When this taproot is grated or crushed, the root cells release pungent oil....
Can You Water an Air Plant Too Much? Tillandsia, or air plants, are one of the more unique forms of flora on our planet. Air plants are often thought to require no water because they harness it from the air and occasional rain storms. In their native regions, this is almost true but in the home setting, ambient air is too arid and no sudden storms will pass by. Tillandsia need regular moisture but should not be overwatered....
