Growing cucumbers
Cucumber (Cucumis sativus) belongs to the Cucurbitaceae family. There are a number of varieties ranging from green slicers, small picklers, light green, yellow and white, not to mention…
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Tropical Hibiscus
Growing Tropical Hibiscus A popular plant sold at box stores and nurseries is the Tropical Hibiscus (Hibiscus rosa- sinensis ). This well-known species is hardy along the Gulf Coast…
Grow Heirloom tomatoes
Heirloom tomatoes Once you have the taste of a good heirloom tomato you’ll be convinced to try them. Some of the best tasting tomatoes are the heirloom varieties. They are known for their…
Animal repellents
Animal repellents Nothing is more frustrating than putting all that time and effort into planting only to find something had a feast at your expense. Sources tell me that repellents…
Planting Sweet Corn
How to sucessfully plant and grow sweet corn? Depending on the cultivar, sweet corn needs 60-100 warm days to grow and requires 8 to 10 hours of full sun, good drainage and lots of room…
African Violets
I grow African violets; some produce great blooms for me while others refuse to do so.. How can I make them flower ? Also, I have one plant where the bottom leaves died off and the stem is…
Grow Hosta
HOSTA Hosta, also known as Plantain lily is a popular shade plant that is grown primarily for its attractive foliage. Hardy in UDSA zones 3-10, this frost-hardy perennial is ideal for…
Hanging Basket care
Hanging Basket care In spring many of us buy beautiful, blooming hanging baskets. They look great for a few weeks and then slowly start to fade; no longer looking like the ones we bought a…
Lantana propagation
How to propagate lantana From cuttings Lantana should be propagated in mid-summer and fall from greenwood or semi- ripe stem cuttings. Make 3 inch cuttings off non-flowering shoots. Strip…
Asian Lady Beetle
Multicolored Asian Lady Beetle Commonly called lady beetle , the Asian Lady beetle, Harmonia axyridis , was introduced from Japan as a biological control for tree-inhabiting aphids. It was…
Propagating Kalanchoe
Propagating Kalanchoe I would love to propagate my kalanchoe plant. What is the best way to do so and how often should I water the repotted clipping? To propagate your kalanchoe, take 4-6…
Spider mites on mini rose
Spider mite on mini rose I had a very severe infestation of spider mites on my miniature rosebush . One day I just noticed the plant was totally covered in webs and tiny bugs. I mean, it…