How to Grow Cashews You can start growing cashew nuts if you live in the tropics, whether the climate is wet or dry. Ideally, your temperature should not drop below 50 degrees Fahrenheit (10 C.) or rise above 105 degrees F. (40 C.). It is also possible to grow the trees in any frost-free area. In this temperature range, growing cashew nut trees is easy. In fact, with a little irrigation, they grow like weeds....

Propagating a cast iron plant is done by division and cast-iron plant division is surprisingly simple. Here are tips on how to propagate cast iron plants. Cast Iron Plant Propagation The key to propagating through division is to work carefully, as this slow-growing plant has fragile roots that are easily damaged with rough handling. However, if your cast iron plant is well-established, it should easily tolerate division. Ideally, cast iron plant division is done when the plant is actively growing in spring or summer....

What are Root Knot Nematodes in Celery? Nematodes are parasitic little roundworms that live in the soil and attack the roots of plants. They cause damage to roots, reducing the volume of root systems and reducing the ability of the plant to take up water and nutrients. Root knot nematodes in celery is just one type of damage that can occur because of this pest. Celery is particularly affected by root knot nematodes in muck soil....

How Do You Get Rid of Chives? If chives are spreading in lawns, you’ll need to implement a two-pronged approach because chives are spread by both seeds and underground bulbs. To prevent the plant from going to seed, remove all of the blooms before they wilt – or better yet, mow or trim them before they have a chance to bloom at all. Removing the chive bulbs requires digging – a lot....

Effects of Chloride in Plants Chloride in plants comes mostly from rainwater, sea spray, dust, and yes, air pollution. Fertilization and irrigation also contribute to chloride on garden soil. Chloride is easily dissolved in water and enters the plant through soil and air. It is essential to the chemical reaction that allows the opening and closing of the plant’s stomata, tiny pores that allow gas and water to be exchanged between the plant and the air around it....

Cole Crop Downy Mildew Downy mildew can affect any cole vegetable, besides broccoli and cabbage, such as Brussels sprouts, kale, collard greens, kohlrabi, and cauliflower. It is caused by a fungus, Peronospora parasitica. The fungus may start an infection during any point in a plant’s life cycle. Cole crops with downy mildew will show symptoms beginning with irregular yellow patches on leaves. These will then change to a light brown color....

Potted Jacaranda Trees Mature jacaranda trees put on spectacular displays of blue-purple bloom clusters each spring. They are widely planted as an ornamental trees in tropical regions all over the world because of their blooms and ferny, mimosa-like foliage. When the blooms fade, the tree produces seed pods, which can be collected to propagate new jacaranda trees. The seeds germinate easily; however, it can take several years for new jacaranda plants to mature enough to produce blooms....

Cranberry Pest Management First of all, it’s important to clear up which kind of cranberries we’re talking about. This article is about cranberry vines (Vaccinium macrocarpon), which are often confused with cranberry bush (Viburnum trilobum). With that in mind, here are some of the most common bugs that eat cranberries and their methods of control: Cranberry Tipworm – Maggots feed on leaves, creating a cupping effect. Apply insecticide during the growing season’s first hatch period, usually in mid to late spring....

What are Crane Flies? Crane flies belong to the order Diptera and are distant relatives to flies and mosquitoes. Regardless of their less than desirable relatives, adult crane flies don’t bite or spread diseases, although crane flies in lawn grass can be problematic. These leggy, flying insects lay their eggs on the lawn; the emerging larva is the stage to fear. Crane fly larvae are long, white, worm-like insects measuring up to 1 ½ inches (3 cm....

Why are My Snake Plant’s Leaves Curling? Also known as mother in law’s tongue, snake plant is a great houseplant. The leaves of the snake plant are straight and regal, growing nearly as tall as three feet (1 m.) in some varieties. You’ll know something is wrong, though, when you see curled leaves on snake plants. What does this look like? The leaves will curl or fold in on themselves. They may look a little twisted and show signs of weakness before ultimately dying....

DIY Privacy Wall Ideas: How to Make a Privacy Wall A privacy wall can be a living wall, i.e., created using live plants, or a stationary wall, one made with new or repurposed elements, or a combination of both. Living Walls Planting evergreen shrubs and hedges around the perimeter of the space is the traditional way to create a secluded backyard. Some good choices for plants are: Arborvitae (Thuja)Bamboo (Various)Burning bush (Euonymus alatus) Cypress (Cupressus spp....

Do Eucalyptus Trees Shed Their Bark? They certainly do! The shedding bark on a eucalyptus tree is one of its most charming features. As the bark dries and peels, it often forms colorful patches and interesting patterns on the trunk of the tree. Some trees have striking patterns of stripes and flakes, and the peeling bark may expose the bright yellow or orange colors of the new bark forming underneath. When a eucalyptus is peeling bark, you don’t need to be concerned for its health or vigor....

What are evergreen herbs? They hold their leaves through the winter, giving you a ready source of fresh flavorings and medicinal tea all year around. An evergreen herb garden may slow down production through the coldest of the winter months, but there will always be a good supply of herbs until the spring buds burst open. Types of Evergreen Herb Plants for the Garden The types of evergreen herb plants vary from area to area, but most of them are viable in most climates with some care during extreme weather....

Feeding Cyclamen Plants Generally, a complete houseplant fertilizer for cyclamens is recommended, like a 10-10-10 or 20-20-20. Fertilize every three to four weeks. Cyclamen plants with yellowing leaves may benefit from a complete houseplant fertilizer with added iron. To promote and prolong blooms, feed cyclamen plants with a fertilizer high in phosphorus, like 4-20-4, at the beginning of winter just as blooms start to develop. Cyclamen plants like slightly acidic soil and can benefit from an acid fertilizer once a year....

Why Leaves are Falling off Firebush It’s typical for firebush to drop a few old leaves every year, but losing more than normal is an indication of some type of shock to the shrub. If you’re noticing firebush leaf drop, or if there are no leaves on a firebush, consider the following problems: Shock– Sudden changes in temperature, either too cold or too hot, may be to blame for a firebush losing leaves....

Bulb Lasagna Gardening Bulb lasagna gardening, also called double decker bulb planting, refers to the placement of bulbs within the container. Different bulbs bloom at different points in the spring, and by planting them all in the same container, you’re guaranteed a whole spring’s worth of successive blossoming. You want your flowers to fill out the container, though – you don’t want a big hole in your hyacinths where your daffodils will be in two months’ time....

What is Foliar Spray? Foliar spray, although not a substitute for healthy soil, can be beneficial when a plant is suffering from certain nutrient deficiencies. Foliar plant spray involves applying fertilizer directly to a plant’s leaves as opposed to putting it in the soil. Foliar feeding is similar to humans putting an aspirin under their tongue; the aspirin is more readily absorbed into the body than it would be if it were swallowed....

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False Garlic Plant Info Garlic vine is known as the false garlic plant because it is unrelated to edible garlic. However, it can be used as a substitute for garlic in an emergency. Growing garlic vine in very rewarding because it produces beautiful lavender blossoms, bell-shaped and fragrant. According to plant lore, a garlic vine eliminates the bad luck from a house. Garlic Vine Uses If you are interested in growing garlic vine, you have many options as to where to plant it and how to use it....

Gaura growing info says the wildflower was left in its natural, wild form until the 1980’s when breeders developed the cultivar ‘Siskiyou Pink.’ Several hybrids have since been developed to keep the cultivar under control and make it suitable for the flower bed. Gaura Perennial Care A tap rooted perennial, growing gaura plants do not like to be moved from place to place, so plant them where you want them to remain for several years....