Reasons for a Fig Tree Not Producing Fruit First, in this article we will be covering information on why a fig tree will not fruit. Read our article on fig trees dropping fruit if you are looking for that information. When a fig tree is not fruiting, there are a few reasons that this could be happening. The age of the tree, too much nitrogen and water are the three main reasons for a fig tree not producing fruit....
Clove Tree Diseases Below are the most prevalent diseases that affect clove trees. Sudden Death – Sudden death disease of clove trees is a major fungal disease that affects the absorbing roots of mature clove trees. Seedlings are immune to the disease and young trees are highly resistant. The only warning of sudden death disease is chlorosis, which refers to yellowing of the leaves due to lack of chlorophyll. Death of the tree, caused when the roots are unable to absorb water, may occur in a few days or may take several months....
Red Express Cabbage Info As mentioned, Red Express cabbage seeds yield recently developed open-pollinated red cabbages that live up to their name. These beauties are ready to harvest in as little as 60 to 63 days from sowing your seeds. The split resistant heads weigh in at about 2 to 3 pounds (about 1 kg.) and were specifically developed for northern gardeners or those with a short growing season. How to Grow Red Express Cabbages Red Express cabbage seeds can be started indoors or outside....
Store Bought Mushroom Propagation Mushrooms in cultivation are grown from spores. Spores can be difficult to locate and growing mushrooms in this manner takes a bit longer than re-growing mushroom ends. When growing mushrooms from store bought stems, the process is quicker because you don’t need to rely on spores and can use the mycelium already on the fungi. Spores become mycelium, so you are essentially cloning when re-growing mushroom ends....
Rock cress has many uses in the garden but its most popular uses are as an attractive border in a rock garden or dangling down over a rock wall or ledge. Rock cresses are alpine plants and will thrive where other plants fail, such as on hills and slopes. Purple rock cress ground cover (Aubrieta deltoidea) hugs the ground like a mat and displays rich, purple flowers in April through the middle of May and has a lovely scent....
Rose Campion Information Native to northern Africa, southern Europe and the Middle East, rose campion has become naturalized in many parts of the United States. It grows naturally on rocky, scrubby hillsides. The plants do well in rock gardens, xeriscaping, wildflower meadows and cottage gardens. The genus name ‘Lychnis’ (Greek for lamp), comes from the fact that the felt-like leaves were used as lamp wicks in olden days. The soft, pale, gray-green foliage makes the perfect backdrop for the brightly colored flowers, with each blossom lasting only a day....
Identifying Rose Canker Fungus Rose canker is what is known as pathogenic fungi, while it is not really all that complicated a fungus, it can still cause a lot of damage. Rose cankers will often show itself as black splotches on the canes of rose bushes. Many times after a recent pruning, rose stem cankers will show up, especially when the pruners have not been cleaned between the pruning of different rose bushes....
Signs of Sweet Potato Feathery Mottle Virus Aphids are common enough pests on many varieties of plants, both ornamental and edible. These sucking insects transmit viruses into plant leaves through their saliva. One of these diseases is Sweet Potato Feathery Mottle Virus which causes sweet potatoes with internal cork. This is an economically devastating disease that reduces plant vigor and yield. It causes tubers that are inedible, but often the damage isn’t evident until you cut open the sweet potato....
There are a few methods on how to overwinter a sago plant, and it is essential to take steps before chilly temperatures arrive. As long as you offer sago palm winter protection, you can be sure the slow growing cycad will be around for years of enjoyment. Sago Palm Winter Care Sago palms are found in warm growing conditions. The long feathery leaves are palm-like and divided into sections. The overall effect is of large broad leaves heavily textured and an exotic sculpted form....
What is Lyreleaf Sage? Lyreleaf sage (Salvia lyrata) is a perennial herb that grows wild across much of the Eastern United States, extending into parts of the Midwest. It grows in a variety of soil types and is often found in woodlands, meadows, fields, and along roadsides. It is suitable for growing in USDA hardiness zones 5 through 10. Note: Although lyreleaf sage plants are attractive in the home landscape, this salvia plant is considered an invasive plant in certain areas due to its tendency to crowd out other native vegetation....
What is a Sassafras Tree and Where Do Sassafras Trees Grow? A deciduous tree (or shrub) native to North America, growing sassafras trees can grow to 30 to 60 feet (9 to 18.5 m.) tall by 25 to 40 feet (7.5 to 12 m.) wide with a rounded canopy made up of short layered branches. Long grown for its medicinal properties as well as its fine powder (powdered leaves), the leaves of growing sassafras trees are initially a vibrant green but come autumn they turn glorious colors of orange-pink, yellow-red, and scarlet-purple....
Two Crops from Mustard Plants Like many spring crops of leafy green vegetables, mustard has a tendency to bolt once warm weather arrives. The bright yellow flowers are hard to miss, but don’t immediately yank out these plants. There are many uses for mustard seeds: White mustard (Brassica alba/hirta) – Cultivated commercially for the production of yellow mustard, the mild-flavored seeds are a light tan color. These mustard seeds can be found in pickling spice mixes and ground for mustard powder....
Planning an Island Bed in the Shade Before heading to your favorite nursery for a fun day of plant shopping, take a few minutes to create a shady island bed plan. This is a simple drawing that reflects the size of the island bed as well as the number and spacing of the plants. If you’re having trouble translating how the sketch will actually look in the yard, try using white rope to outline the shape of the bed on the ground....
Picking Trees for Small Spaces Here are some good small urban garden trees: Juneberry– A little large at 25 to 30 feet (7.5-9 m.), juneberry trees are full of color. Its leaves start out silver and turn bright red in the fall and its white spring flowers give way to attractive, purple berries in the summer. Japanese Maple– An extremely popular and diverse choice for small spaces, many varieties of Japanese maple top out at under 10 feet (3 m....
How Much Does Sod Cost? One of the biggest questions when thinking about installing sod is “How much does sod cost?” While this usually depends on the type of grass and how much is needed, it typically costs anywhere from 7 to 35 cents a square foot (0.1 sq. m.), in addition to installation fees. Laying sod is time consuming, taking hours to install; therefore, professionally installed lawns can cost between $300 and $1,000 or more....
Why Test Soil in the Garden? Most soil nutrients are readily found in the soil provided that its pH level is within the 6 to 6.5 range. However, when the pH level rises, many nutrients (like phosphorus, iron, etc.) may become less available. When it drops, they may even reach toxic levels, which can adversely affect the plants. Getting a soil test can help take the guesswork out of fixing any of these nutrient issues....
How to Use Spinach Spinach is great in salads, especially the young, tender leaves. Online recipes suggest a warm bacon or pomegranate vinaigrette dressing. Get creative with your family’s favorites. Add spinach to other greens or make the salad exclusively with spinach. Older leaves make a tasty stir-fry. Fresh spinach dip is another simple way of disguising the spinach. Quiche Lorraine is an easy main dish for lunch and supper. Most likely, the spinach will be disguised by the other ingredients....
Stag Beetle Facts Some of the largest beetles in this family look like something out of a sci-fi movie. However, they are generous giants with just two things on their minds. One is mating and the other is eating rotten vegetation. Let’s take a closer look at stag beetle facts to understand their place in the landscape. There are more than 85 different species of stag beetles that range across the globe....
One way to grow roses is from the seeds they produce. Propagating roses from seed takes a little time but is easy to do. Let’s take a look at what it takes to start growing roses from seed. Starting Rose Seeds Before growing roses from seed, the rose seeds need to go through a period of cold moist storage called “stratification” before they will sprout. Plant the rose bush seeds approximately ¼ inch (6 mm....
What is a State Fair Apple? State Fair apple trees are semi-dwarf trees that grow to about 20 feet (6 m.) in height. This hybrid was first introduced to the market in 1977. The fruit is a bright red with subtle, yellow-green blushing. The all-purpose apple has a semi-sweet to acidic taste and juicy, yellow flesh. State Fair blooms with showy clusters of mildly scented pink-blushed white flowers in midspring. The red apples that follow are striped with a touch of light yellow green....
