Pear Tree Watering The main thing to establish when determining pear tree watering needs is the age of the tree. If your tree is newly planted or less than a few years old, its roots are probably not very well established beyond the root ball it formed in its initial container. This means the tree should be watered close to the trunk and frequently, two or possibly even three times a week if there’s no rainfall....

Why is There a Small Pepper in My Bell Pepper? This little pepper inside a pepper is referred to as an internal proliferation. It varies from an irregular fruit to an almost carbon copy of the larger pepper. In either case, the little fruit is sterile and its cause is possibly genetic. It may also be due to rapid temperature or humidity fluxes, or even because of the ethylene gas used to hasten ripening....

Is There a Perennial Sunflower? Flowers in the Helianthus genus number about 50 and include annuals, those large, sunny yellow blooms you mostly see in gardens. They also include Helianthus perennial sunflower varieties. Perennial sunflower plants actually make up the majority of sunflower varieties native to North America. Most of the popular garden varieties that you see are annuals, but you can get a lot more range of size and even color when you look into perennial sunflowers....

How to Prevent Fruit Flies Preventing fruit flies in worm bins is a difficult challenge; most vermicomposters find they simply have to learn to manage these insects. Because fruit flies and worms have very similar needs, it can be a delicate dance adjusting your worm bin to conditions that will completely eliminate or prevent fruit flies. Here are a few tricks that work well to keep fruit fly populations away from your vermicompost for longer: Feed your worms non-rotten food that’s cut into small pieces....

What is Phytophthora? Once known as phytophthora fungus, this organism is now classified as an oomycete, a life form similar to fungus but more closely related to algae. Although perhaps an insignificant distinction when your plants are ill, this new understanding may allow for better control methods in the near future. There are many phytophthora species, some that favor warmer weather and others cooler, but the majority of these oomycetes appear in the spring and fall....

Can You Plant Store Squash? The answer to “Can you plant store squash?” is all in the semantics. You can plant any type of seed your little heart desires, but the real question is, “Can you grow squash from the store?”. Planting seeds from grocery-bought squash is one thing, growing them is quite another. Can You Grow Squash from the Store? Seeds from grocery store squash can indeed be planted but will they germinate and produce?...

About Sweet Corn Plants Corn is categorized by its sugar into “standard or normal sugary (SU), sugar enhanced (SE), and supersweet (Sh2),” according to sweet corn info. These types also vary by how quickly they should be consumed or put up and the vigor of the seed. Some sources say there are five categories of corn, others say six, but these include different varieties, like popcorn. Not all corn will pop, so you must have a special kind that turns itself inside out when high heat is applied....

Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow Planting Instructions Yesterday, today, and tomorrow plant care is easy when the shrub is grown in warm, nearly frost-free climates of USDA plant hardiness zones 9 through 12. In cooler climates, grow the shrub in a container and bring it indoors once frost threatens. Yesterday, today, and tomorrow shrubs sustain leaf and twig damage when exposed to freezing temperatures. Yesterday, today, tomorrow shrubs will grow in any light exposure from sun to shade, but they do best when they receive morning sun and afternoon shade or dappled sunlight all day....

President Plum Tree Info President plum trees were bred in Hertfordshire, U.K. in 1901. This sturdy tree tends to be resistant to brown rot, bacterial leaf spot, and black knot. Mature size of President plum trees is 10 to 14 feet (3-4 m.), with a spread of 7 to 13 feet (2-4 m.). President plum trees bloom in late March and President plum fruit ripens late in the season, generally mid to late September....

About Cherry Leaf Spot in Plums This disease is a fungal infection that attacks plum trees and both tart and sweet cherry varieties. The optimal conditions for the development of the infection include temperatures around 60 to 68 degrees Fahrenheit (15 to 20 degrees Celsius) and either high humidity or rain. With the right temperatures, just a few hours of moisture can be enough to trigger the spores to germinate and begin infecting a tree....

What is Polish Red Garlic? There are two major types of garlic: softneck and hardneck. Softneck garlic matures earlier and produces more cloves than hardneck types of garlic. Artichoke garlic is a subtype of softneck garlic that is named for the overlapping layers of cloves. Polish Red garlic bulbs are an artichoke type of garlic. Polish Red garlic plants are very hardy and prolific producers. They sport good sized bulbs containing 6-10 fat cloves that are tan in color with a purple/red tint....

Bonsai ponytail palms are unique and have a trunk that resembles an elephant’s foot and cascading foliage. For this reason, this hardy plant is sometimes called “Elephants Foot.” The trunk is extremely practical and will hold enough water for four weeks. Ponytail Palm Bonsai Care Ponytail palm bonsai care does not differ much from that of any ponytail palm tree. This bonsai plant likes lots of sun but not for an extended amount of time....

Reasons for Potato Plants Not Producing Gardeners often go wrong when preparing their potato beds because they neglect to test the soil’s fertility before adding fertilizers or other organic material. A moderate level of fertility is desirable at planting time, especially if this isn’t the first time you were left asking yourself why no potatoes formed below those lovely, dark green potato leaves. When nitrogen, potassium, and phosphorus are in balance in moderate to high amounts, your bed is primed for planting....

Pothos vs. Philodendron: Are Pothos And Philodendron the Same? Leaf shape: Philodendron leaves are distinctly heart-shaped, with a pronounced curve at the widest part of the leaf. The leaves, which grow from flexible, thin stems have a long, pointy tip that resembles a spout. Pothos plant leaves tend to be larger and they lack philodendron’s dramatic heart shape. Pothos leaf tips are shorter and less pointed. Leaf texture and finish: Philodendron leaves are thinner with a smooth, velvety feel....

Hyacinth Propagation by Seed Warning: According to many sources, hyacinth seeds are often sterile, while others state that planting seeds is an easy, dependable way to start a new plant. If you decide to give propagation of hyacinths by seed a try, remove the seeds from a healthy hyacinth bloom after the flower has faded. Fill a planting tray with a compost-based potting mix formulated for seed starting. Spread the seeds evenly on the surface of the potting mix, then cover the seeds with a thin layer of clean horticultural grit or clean, coarse sand....

When to Cut Back Daffodils Daffodil leaves should not be cut back until after they have turned yellow. Daffodils use their leaves to create energy, which is then used to create next year’s flower. If you cut back daffodils before the leaves have turned yellow, the daffodil bulb will not produce a flower next year. When Do I Prune Daffodil Flowers? While daffodil leaves must be left on the plant, daffodil flowers can be cut off of the plant, if you want....

Yucca Plant Care and Pruning With yucca plants, care and pruning are easy. When your yucca plant becomes too tall for the space it is in, gently remove it from the pot. Determine where the halfway mark is on the trunk or a point where you wish to be pruning a yucca that is above the halfway point. Using a saw or a sharp pair of loppers, cut the trunk in half....

What is a Pumpkin Ash? So exactly what is a pumpkin ash? Pumpkin ash (Fraxinus profunda) is a large tree native to southern swamps and other wet habitats. You can see the species along river and stream banks in the Coastal Plain. It often grows with bald cypress and similar trees. While this tree is very similar to white ash (Fraxinus americana), pumpkin ash information suggests that the trees differ in more than one aspect....

If you are planting pumpkins in your garden, it pays to learn something about companion planting with pumpkins. Read on for more information about plants that grow well with pumpkins. Pumpkin Growing Companions The first time you hear about pumpkin companion plants, you may feel confused about what companion planting means and how it can aid in the garden. Companion planting with pumpkins or other vegetables involves grouping together garden plants that help each other to grow....

Container Gardening with Raspberries Growing raspberries in containers is a great option for those with poor garden soil, shady backyards, or very little garden space. The great thing about container gardening with raspberries is that you can place the pots in any sunny corner without worrying about the soil. What kinds of raspberries grow well in containers? In theory, any berry bush you can plant in the backyard can grow in a container....