How to Store Iris Rhizomes Before we look at how to keep iris over the winter, we need to make sure that it is understood that we are talking about storing iris rhizomes in this article. Irises that grow from rhizomes typically have flat, sword-shaped leaves. Proper iris rhizomes storage starts with making sure that the iris rhizomes have been properly dried. After digging them up, trim the leaves back to about 3 to 4 inches (7....
Can You Grow Strawberries in a Greenhouse? There’s a huge difference between the taste of grocery-store and homegrown strawberries. That’s why the strawberry is one of the most popular garden fruits in the country. What about strawberry greenhouse production? Can you grow strawberries in a greenhouse? You certainly can, although you’ll need to pay attention to the plants you select and be sure you understand the ins and outs of growing strawberries in a greenhouse before jumping in....
Swamp titi is native to the warm, tropical climates of the southeastern United States, as well as parts of Mexico and South America. Although bees love swamp titi’s fragrant, nectar-rich blooms, bees and swamp titi aren’t always a good combination. In some areas, the nectar causes a condition known as purple brood, which is toxic to bees. Read on for more summer titi information and learn about titi purple brood....
Common Pests Found on Swiss Chard It isn’t just us who enjoy those delicious, nutritious leafy greens. Sometimes it seems like there’s no battling the insects for our produce. In order to control pests, it is important to learn to identify them. Bugs that attack Swiss chard, for example, are equal opportunists. Some, such as blister beetles, love the veggie, as do leaf miner larvae. Lygus bugs and their nymphs feed on the leaves and the buds of flowering plants....
Anthracnose on Cactus Anthracnose is caused by a fungus (Colletotrichum spp.) and afflicts many plant species. Anthracnose fungus in cacti affects several types of cacti: Cereus Echinocactus Mammillaria Opuntia (prickly pear) The first signs of infection are dark, water soaked lesions on stems, leaves, or fruit. Soon, the interior of the lesions becomes covered with a pink, jelly-like mass of spores. Within a few days of infection, the pink, gelatinous spores enlarge and eventually the plant tissue hardens and dries out....
By mixing tall succulents, flanked by trailing succulents, you create a wonderful texture and harmony. These thriller, filler, and spiller succulents will blend together, accenting each other for an amazing planting scheme. What are Thriller, Filler, and Spiller Succulents? Succulents are houseplant darlings. They come in a wide range of sizes, growth styles, colors, and shapes. Using a variety of growth styles helps fill in a mixed container, while different sizes will add to the architectural appeal....
Facts About Onions Onions are good for us. They are high in energy and water content. They are low in calories. Onions increase circulation, lower blood pressure, and prevent blood clotting. The list of onion facts can go on and on; however, one of the most important facts about onions is how to grow them. Growing Onion Info Onions can be grown from seeds, sets, or plants. Seeds develop in summer once flowers cease blooming....
White Pine Tree Information White pines are lovely evergreens with graceful habits. The lush, 3- to 5-inch (7.5-12.5 cm.) needles make the tree look soft and attractive. White pine makes a fine specimen tree, but can also serve as a background plant, given its evergreen foliage. These trees grow in a pyramidal Christmas tree shape, with the tiered branches emerging at right angles from the central trunk. How to Plant a White Pine Tree Before you start planting white pines in the backyard, make sure you can offer the optimal growing conditions for this pine tree....
Concrete Leaf Succulent Info The concrete leaf plant (Titanopsis calcarea) is a succulent native to the Western Cape province of South Africa. It grows in a rosette pattern of gray to blue-green leaves. The tips of the leaves are covered in a rough, dense, bumpy pattern that ranges in color from white to red to blue, depending upon the variety. The result is a plant that looks remarkably stone-like in appearance....
What is Tomato Big Bud Phytoplasma? Healthy tomato plants typically provide ample fruit. Sometimes though, as much as we baby them, the plants become afflicted with a pest or disease. In the case of tomato big bud phytoplasma, the plant is effectively attacked by both pest and disease. It all starts with the trouble makers, leafhoppers. The tomato big bud virus, or phytoplasma, is a microscopic organism, smaller than bacteria. This organism lacks a cell wall and, in scientific studies, has proven to be extremely difficult to cultivate in artificial media....
Signs of Tropical Sod Webworms in Lawns The pests, which feed exclusively on grass, are the larvae of small moths that you may notice flying around your lawn when disturbed by walking, watering, or mowing. The moths themselves don’t cause any problems, but they lay their eggs in the surface of the soil. It’s the larvae that eat the blades of grass and create tunnels in the thatch. The larvae overwinter in the thatch, then begin feeding on your lawn when the weather gets warm in spring....
Why is Poinsettia Getting Yellow Leaves? Poinsettia leaves turning yellow can be caused by quite a few things, but the most likely source of the problem is water. So, are yellow leaves on poinsettia caused by too much or too little water? Unfortunately, it’s both. Whether your poinsettia is parched, or its roots are waterlogged, it’s going to respond with yellow, dropping leaves. You should always keep the soil in your poinsettia’s pot moist....
Composting Turkey Litter Because of the high nitrogen content, using turkey manure in gardens can be a bit tricky. Unlike straight cow manure and some other manures, if you fertilize plants with turkey manure, you run the risk of burning tender new seedlings. Luckily, there are a couple of ways to get around this problem. The simplest way to make turkey litter safer for your garden plants is to add it to your compost pile....
When to Harvest Turnips There are different methods for harvesting and storing turnips. Some are pulled and bunched together with the leaves and stems intact. These are best taken when they are 2 inches (5 cm.) in diameter. Those that are topped, which means the greens are removed, are harvested when 3 inches (8 cm.) in diameter. The actual time for harvesting a turnip root is determined by the variety and your growing conditions....
What is a Garden Yard Cart? Garden yard carts are straight sided vehicles with two or more wheels used to tote around tools and/or garden supplies such as soil, stones or plants. The benefit of garden utility carts over wheelbarrows is really one of preference. Many people feel that the sloping sides and single wheel of a barrow are too unwieldy. A garden cart wagon does have more stability, but it can’t be maneuvered in and around small spaces as easily as a wheelbarrow....
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How to Grow Different Beet Types The table beet is also referred to as the garden beet, blood turnip, or red beet. Beet tops are extremely high in Vitamin A, while the beet root is a good source of Vitamin C. These cool weather veggies are fairly easy to grow. Most types of beet plants are tolerant of heat, but truly thrive in temps between 60 and 65 degrees F. (15-18 C....
Zone 8 Vegetable Gardening It’s a perfect scenario for vegetable gardens; the long, warm summers and cooler shoulder seasons that are typical in zone 8. In this zone, the last spring frost date is generally April 1st and the first winter frost date is December 1st. That leaves eight solid frost-free months for growing vegetables in zone 8. You can even start your crops earlier indoors. Vegetable Planting Guide for Zone 8 A common question regarding planting is when to plant vegetables in zone 8....
Growing Waffle Plants Learning how to grow Hemigraphis alternata and other waffle plant species is fairly simple once you have it in the right location. Red ivy plant care requires that the plant get bright, but indirect light, meaning direct sunlight should not reach the foliage. When growing waffle plants in direct sun, much of the foliage color washes out and leaf tips can burn. Keep growing waffle plants away from drafts as well....
Should You Water Dormant Bulbs? Many gardeners neglect spent bulb plants or even cut off their foliage. This is a no-no, as plants need leaves to gather energy through photosynthesis. This is actually a very important part of the bulb life cycle. If plants cannot gather energy and store it in the bulb, the following season’s blooms and foliage will be negatively affected. While plants retain foliage and are doing their work, the entire plant will need to be maintained....
