Breadfruit is usually propagated by taking root cuttings or shoots, which produce a tree identical to the parent plant. Other common methods include layering, in-vitro propagation, or grafting. Once established, breadfruit trees require very little care. If you’re ambitious, you can definitely try growing breadfruit from seed, but keep in mind the fruit won’t develop true to type. If you’re interested in planting breadfruit seeds, read on for more information on breadfruit seed propagation....

Irish Moss Growing Zones and Info A member of the Caryophyllaceae family, Irish moss (Sagina subulata), which is not a moss at all, is also called Corsican pearlwort or Scot’s moss. Irish moss plants perform in a manner similar to moss, however. They do need some light to maintain the most amazing of emerald green colors found in its foliage. This herbaceous perennial (evergreen in warmer zones) turns green as temperatures warm....

Growing Lime Trees from Seed Since many lime seeds are obtained from purchased fruit, they’re most likely hybrids. Therefore, planting lime seeds from these fruits often will not produce identical limes. Polyembryonic seeds, or true seeds, will generally produce identical plants, however. These can normally be purchased from reputable nurseries specializing in citrus trees. Keep in mind that other contributing factors, like climate and soil, also affect the overall production and taste of lime tree fruit....

Growing Thyme Seeds The thyme plant can be grown from seed, but frequently people choose to avoid growing thyme seeds. Thyme seeds are difficult to germinate and can take a long time to sprout. If you would like to grow thyme from seeds, follow these steps for growing thyme seeds: Planting Thyme from Divisions Normally, a thyme plant is grown from a division. Thyme is easy to divide. In the spring or fall, find a mature thyme plant....

Why is Crop Rotation Important? Different vegetables belong to different families, and different botanical families have different nutritional needs and have different issues they are susceptible to. When you grow plants from the same family in the same place year after year, they slowly leach away the specific nutrients that they need. Eventually, without rotating vegetables, the area will be depleted of the nutrients that the family needs. On a related note, vegetables in the same botanical family will also be susceptible to the same pests and diseases....

Lebanon Cedar Information Lebanon cedar information tells us that these conifers are native to Lebanon, Syria, and Turkey. In yesteryear, vast forests of Lebanon cedar trees covered these regions, but today they are largely gone. However, people around the world began growing cedar of Lebanon trees for their grace and beauty. Lebanon cedar trees have thick trunks and stout branches too. Younger trees are shaped like pyramids, but the crown of a Lebanon cedar tree flattens as it ages....

The two most common types of locust trees are black locust (Robinia pseudoacacia), also called false acacia, and honey locust (Gleditsia triacanthos) and both types are North American natives. Except for a few thornless honey locust varieties, locust trees have fierce thorns that grow in pairs along the trunk and lower branches. Read on to find out how to grow a locust tree. Locust Tree Information Locust trees prefer full sun and tolerate reflected heat from structures....

What is a Flying Saucer Bird Bath? A flying saucer bird bath, a hovering bird bath, or one that floats, may sound strange, but picture a shallow dish that seems to just hover over your plants in the garden. It’s a pretty, unique look, and there is no magic involved in making it. All you need are a couple of items you likely already have in your toolshed or garden....

About Olive Tree Topiaries Olive tree topiaries are essentially shaped trees created by pruning. When you are making an olive tree topiary, you prune and shape the tree in a way that pleases you. How to make olive topiaries? Select one of the smaller species of olive trees. A few to consider include Picholine, Manzanillo, Frantoio and Arbequina. Be sure the cultivar you select tolerates severe pruning and doesn’t mind being kept smaller than the usual mature size....

What Causes Yellow Leaves on Prayer Plants Environmental Stress By far the most common Maranta prayer plant problems are caused by incorrect care. Bright lighting or excessive phosphate or fluoride can cause leaf tips and margins to burn, leaving a band of yellow tissue between the healthy and dead tissues. Chlorosis causes yellow prayer plant foliage, especially on younger leaves. Move your plant to a location with indirect light and begin watering with purified water....

This time, we continue our tour around the Adams Ricci Park in Enola, Pennsylvania. Designed by the Master Gardeners of Central PA, the park’s butterfly garden serves as a hub for pollinators of all kinds, and as a vital waystation for migrating monarch Butterflies. The garden is planted using the 3x3x3 method. This means the garden is made up of various plants that will bloom throughout all three seasons (spring, summer, and fall)....

Musk Mallow Info Musk mallow (Malva moschata) was transported to North America by European settlers. Unfortunately, it has become invasive throughout much of the northwestern and northeastern parts of the United States, where it is likely to pop up in roadsides, along railroads and dry, grassy fields. Musk mallow often marks the location of old homesteads. Musk mallow is a hardy plant, suitable for growing in USDA plant hardiness zones 3 through 8....

My Gardenia Won’t Flower Troubleshooting when there are no flowers on gardenia plants is often necessary in order to pinpoint the best possible reason. Improper pruning– When a gardenia plant is not blooming, the reason is often pruning too late in the season. Prune gardenia plants after flowering in summer, but before the plant has time to set new buds. Pruning too late in the season will remove buds in the process of developing for the next season....

What is a Patio Knife? You’ve doubtless noticed the grass and weeds that grow between the stones or pavers making up your back patio. But you may not have been aware that there is a tool especially for weeding this area. It’s called a patio knife. This tough knife, often one with a blade shaped like an “L,” can be used to clean out the space between patio pavers. Patio pavers are wedged quite close together, but somehow grass and weed seeds always find their way into the spaces between them....

What are Sugar Bon Peas? When it comes to a great, versatile variety of pea, Sugar Bon is hard to beat. These plants produce high-quality pea pods of about 3 inches (7.5 cm.) in abundance. But they are also dwarf, growing in height to just about 24 inches (61 cm.), which makes them ideal for small spaces and container gardening. The flavor of the Sugar Bon pea is deliciously sweet, and the pods are crisp and juicy....

Should I Pinch Sweet Peas? When it comes to pinching out sweet peas, there are two schools of gardeners: those who claim pinching sweet peas back ruins the natural form of the plant and sacrifices the size of the bloom, and those who believe that to pinch sweet pea plants early in their growth adds beauty and fullness and the additional blooms make up for diminished size. It’s all a matter of opinion....

How Pistachios Grow The pistachios we purchase in grocery stores have a hard shell, but we never see the outer hull, which is known as the epicarp. The epicarp adheres to the inner shell until the pistachio ripens, then it is removed. When to Harvest Pistachios Pistachios develop in early summer and ripen in late August or September nearly everywhere in the world, with the exception of Australia. In that case, pistachio harvesting generally takes place in February....

About Powdery Mildew on Oats The severity of powdery mildew outbreaks is dependent on climate, as the disease is favored by mild, humid weather. It often shows up when temperatures are between 59 and 72 F. (15-22 C.), but may disappear when the weather is dry and temperatures exceed 77 F. (25 C.). Powdery mildew spores can overwinter on stubble and voluntary oats, as well as on volunteer barley and wheat....

How to Propagate Hydrangeas from Cuttings The first step for how to root cuttings from hydrangea is to select a stem for cutting. In early fall, choose a stem for hydrangea propagation that is at least 6 inches (15 cm.) long, has no flower, and is new growth. A new growth stem will be a lighter green than old growth. Also be aware that if you live in a colder climate where the hydrangea dies back to the ground, the whole shrub may consist of new growth Once you have selected a stem to propagate the hydrangea, take a sharp pair of shears and cut the stem off just below a leaf node....

About Calendula Propagation Pot marigolds (Calendula officinalis) are bright, cheerful, daisy-like flowers that, depending upon region, can stay in bloom practically year-round. In fact, their name is derived from the Latin calends, meaning the first day of the month, a nod to their practically perpetual blooming period. For many areas, calendula propagation is a singular event, meaning that once you start growing calendula seeds, there is likely no need for future propagation of calendula since the plants easily and readily re-sow themselves year after year....