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Caring for deciduous plants in the landscape isn’t difficult. These interesting shrubs and trees add vibrant blooms in spring and summer, colorful foliage in fall, and then drop their leaves prior to a restful winter’s nap. Keep reading to learn more about the life cycle of deciduous plants and what are deciduous trees and shrubs grown for.

By: Teo SpenglerSome plants like it hot, and Indian almond trees (Terminalia catappa) are among them. Interested in Indian almond cultivation? You’ll only be able to start growing an Indian almond (also called tropical almond) if you live where it’s toasty year round. Read on for more information about Indian almond care and tips on how to grow tropical almond trees.

By: Mary H. Dyer, Credentialed Garden WriterWhat is a Ralph Shay tree? Ralph Shay crabapple trees are mid-sized trees with dark green leaves and an attractive rounded shape. Pink buds and white flowers appear in spring, followed by bright red crabapples that sustain songbirds well into the winter months.

Succulents are among the easiest plants to grow. They are perfect for new gardeners and require little special attention. Occasional problems do arise though, so knowing how to revive succulents that have been neglected is an important part of their care. The method of reviving succulents will depend upon what the issue was that made them unhealthy.

Preservation of vegetables The techniques for preserving vegetables are necessary to safeguard the quality and organoleptic properties of the freshly harvested product, normally developed, intact and ripe, which is easily perishable and rapidly deteriorates up to putrefaction.

By: Amy GrantCarnations have a rich and meaningful history,and are some of the oldest cultivated flowers. Despite their age oldcultivation, carnations are susceptible to a number of issues, like fusariumwilt disease. The following article contains carnation fusarium wilt infoon identifying fusarium of carnations and treating carnation fusarium wilt.

Among the variety of grape varieties, it is not easy to choose the one that will really live up to expectations and will settle in the garden for years to come. Valyok can become such a variety - very early, fruitful, disease-resistant, frost-resistant, with excellent original taste - it is a worthy contender for the title of an ideal variety.

By: Susan Patterson, Master GardenerCastor bean plants, which are not beans at all, are commonly grown in the garden for their striking foliage as well as shade cover. Castor bean plants are stunning with their mammoth star-shaped leaves that can reach 3 feet (1 m.) in length. Learn more about this interesting plant as well as castor bean plantation.

Among the new grape varieties, attention is drawn to the Russian variety Harold, which is distinguished by a very early ripening period and an unusual taste of berries. Reviews of gardeners about this grape are controversial, but still positive prevail. The history of growing grapes of the Harold variety The early ripe hybrid Harold was received by the breeders of the VNIIViV them.

By: Teo SpenglerNative to the Mediterranean region, Aleppo pine trees (Pinus halepensis) require a warm climate to thrive. When you see cultivated Aleppo pines in the landscape, they will usually be in parks or commercial areas, not home gardens, because of their size. Read on for more Aleppo pine information.

By: Mary Ellen EllisCostus plants are pretty plants related to ginger that produce a stunning flower spike, one per plant. While these plants require a warm climate, they can also be enjoyed in containers that can be brought indoors in the winter in colder climates.What are Costus Plants?Costus plants are related to ginger and at one time were classified with them in the Zingiberaceae family.

The flowering plant Gomphrena is a member of the Amaranth family. In nature, it can be found in the tropical zones of the Southern and Northern Hemisphere. Delachen, who was a French botanist describing this culture, indicated that Pliny gave the name to Gomfren. Then it was included in the "Species plantarum" by Carl Linnaeus under this name.

Do you like agricultural events? Are you looking for a complete list of all agricultural fairs in August? In this article you will find what you are looking for: all the events scheduled in August, throughout Italy. If the one in your city is missing and you think it is worthy of being advertised, write to us at email protected, we will immediately put it on the list.

Purple or whitish leaves of tomato seedlings are a symptom of a serious illness or the result of improper care. Experienced gardeners told how to find out the cause of this phenomenon and save the plants. Seedlings are ill White with a gray outline spots on tomato seedlings and foliage falling can be signs of septoria.

Tomato Mobile got its name for its mobility, it perfectly tolerates transportation over long distances, it is well stored. Distinctive characteristics of the fruit: dense skin on the outside and tasty pulp inside. History of the tomato variety Mobile This variety is not listed in the State Register of Plants of the Russian Federation, not zoned for any of its regions.

By: Tonya Barnett, (Author of FRESHCUTKY)In recent years, pollinator gardens have become quite popular among hobby gardeners and seasoned growers, alike. Flowering plants within the garden offer beautiful floral displays in the landscape, as well as serve as essential sources of pollen and nectar needed by insects.

Chili peppers are synonymous with mouth-burning sensory heat. It is hard to imagine chilies not getting hot unless you are a true gourmand or culinary professional. The truth is, chilies come in a variety of heat levels, which are measured on the Scoville index. This index measures units of heat and can range from zero to 2 million.

Sadly, the time comes when days have shortened and temperatures are dropping. The time has come to consider what needs to be accomplished in the vegetable garden. You may have questions regarding the end of tomato growing season. Questions such as, “Do tomato plants die at the end of season?” and “When is the end of tomato season?

CEPHALOTUSI Cephalotus are carnivorous plants that capture their prey by means of ASCID OR SIMILAR mechanisms deriving from the modification of some leaves.The flap of the modified leaves loses, in whole or in part, its shape to become a cup, a wineskin, a tube, etc. which take on the function of capturing small animal prey.

By: Liz BaesslerWildflowers are a key part of many gardens, and with good reason. They’re beautiful; they’re self-sufficient; and as long as they’re grown in the proper place, they’re good for the environment. But how do you know which wildflowers will grow in your climate? Keep reading to learn more about growing wildflowers in zone 4 and selecting cold hardy wildflowers that will stand up to zone 4 winters.