What is Cermai Fruit? Otaheite gooseberry trees are a familiar sight in villages and farms in Guam, throughout South Vietnam and Laos, and into northern Malaya and India. This specimen was introduced into Jamaica in 1793 and has spread throughout the Caribbean, to the Bahamas and Bermuda. Naturalized in southern Mexico and parts of Central America, it can also more rarely be found in Colombia, Venezuela, Surinam, Peru, and Brazil. This unusual ornamental shrub or tree grows to 6 ½ to 30 ft (2-9 m....

What is Creeping Burhead Echinodorus creeping burhead is an aquatic plant with glossy green leaves that grow close together to form a clump. The attractive leaves make this plant ideal for use as a centerpiece in aquariums and fish tanks. When planted outdoors creeping burhead plants can reach four feet (about 1 m.) tall and produce white flowers during the summer months. In some states this plant is endangered but in other areas it has become an invasive weed....

What is Curved Leaf Yucca? Curved leaf yucca (Yucca recurvifolia, also known as Yucca gloriosa var. recurvifolia) is popular in ornamental gardens, and it has the advantage of having leaf tips that are less sharp than in other yucca species. Yuccas are related to agaves and, like them, are native to the Americas. This species is native to the southeastern United States. However, it can grow across the U.S. in zones 7 to 11, from Arizona to the Pacific Northwest, and also in similar climates worldwide....

What’s Eating My Garden Leaves? So something is eating holes in plant leaves. What could it be? If big pieces of your leaves are missing, the culprit is a larger animal. Deer can eat at heights up to 6 feet (2 m.), ripping the foliage away and leaving jagged edges on whatever is left. Rabbits, rats, and possums will take away large chunks closer to the ground. Often, though, you will discover that it’s insects eating leaves off your plant....

Recycling pumpkins into craft projects is fun if they aren’t already decomposing, but wildlife and farm animals can also be happy recipients. What to Do with Old Pumpkins? So, you have leftover pumpkins after Halloween and want to dispose of them in a sensible way or use them for something else if they are still in good condition. In the latter case, you can roast them and make a savory soup or scoop the guts and bake a flavorful pie....

About Pansy Plant Flowering If you wonder “when do pansies bloom,” brace yourself for a long answer to a short question. Different pansies have different pansy flowering seasons in different regions. And many can last in your garden for many, many months. Pansies are known to prefer cool temperatures with thick layers of sunshine. Generally, this means that these easy-care, colorful flowers do best during winter in southern regions, throughout summer in cooler northern regions and during both spring and fall in areas in between....

History of Peaches with White Flesh For me, white peaches are the only peach. The delicate flavor and intense scent are a delight to the nose and palate. Peaches that are white tend to bruise more easily than the yellow but can be stored carefully for a short time. In most cases, they probably will be eaten so quickly it won’t matter. There are many varieties of white peach, each with different chill hour requirements and a variety of harvest dates....

About Ornamental Poppy Plants Hardy in USDA zones 3 through 9, oriental poppies are herbaceous perennials that bloom in spring and early summer. They have bluish green foliage that is hairy, thistle-like, and sometimes silvery. They grow quite tall, up to 3 feet (1 m.), and produce large, papery flowers, typically reddish orange, but sometimes pink, white, or even bi-colored. The oriental poppy is fairly easy to grow and does not often suffer from pests or diseases....

Winterizing a Lawn Before grass goes dormant and stops growing for the season, there are several important steps that will prepare it for winter and the next growing season. Aerate. Every lawn needs aeration every few years and fall is the time to do it. This process breaks up the soil a little and allows more oxygen to get to roots. Fertilize. Fall is also the right time to put down some fertilizer to keep the grass healthy as it heads into winter....

Witness Tree Meaning Witness trees are trees that were in place as noteworthy events occurred around them. Sadly, these events in the history of the United States are largely without exception tragic ones, important or particularly bloody battles that saw many soldiers die. The trees were usually young at the time of the battles, and stand now as mature, silent guardians of the memories they absorbed. They are meaningful to many people touched by the losses, so much so that in 2006 the National Park Service created the Witness Tree Protection Program....

Growing Wildflowers in the Desert If you’re interested in growing wildflowers in the desert, or if you’d like to try your hand at xeriscaping with wildflowers, keep in mind that most desert wildflowers tolerate very warm days and won’t grow in cold temperatures. However, temperatures above 85 F. (29 C.) in late winter and early spring may scorch the seedlings. Desert wildflower plants are adaptable to poor, alkaline soil, but the soil must be well-drained....

Common Yellow Lawn Problems Yellow lawn problems could stem from a host of conditions. The most common is dryness but excess nitrogen is another. This is most frequently from dog urine but can also come from over fertilizing. Nitrogen is the first number in a fertilizer ratio. It enhances green, leafy growth and is a necessary nutrient for a healthy lawn. However, too much nitrogen can cause a lawn to yellow....

Avoiding Sick Dogwood Trees When delicate blossoms open on your dogwood tree boughs, you know that spring is on the way. This native tree grows wild throughout the eastern states, and it is also a popular ornamental. The small size works well in home gardens and backyards, but improper culture can cause sick dogwood trees. The best defense against pests or diseases attacking your dogwood is to provide appropriate care for your tree....

Why is My Pea Plant Yellow? There are several possibilities to answer the question, “Why is my pea plant yellow?”. Fusarium wilt, root rot, Ascochyta blight, and downy mildew are all fungi that may afflict these crops and result in yellowing pea plants. Fusarium wilt – Fusarium wilt causes the yellowing of pea plants’ foliage, stunting, and wilting of the entire plant. The base of the stem, however, is not affected....

How Hardy are Apricot Trees? Since they blossom early, in February or late March, the trees can be susceptible to late frosts and are generally only suited to USDA zones 5 to 8. That said, there are some cold hardy apricot trees – zone 4 suitable apricot trees. Apricot trees as a general rule are fairly hardy. It’s just the flowers that can get blasted by a late frost. The tree itself will likely sail through the frosts, but you may not get any fruit....

Gardening in Cold Climates Zone 4 refers to the United States Department of Agriculture’s map identifying your region in relation to what plants will survive in your area. Zones are divided by 10 degree increments and are only using temperature to ascertain survivability. Sunset zones are climate zones that are more specific and take into account your latitude; ocean influence, if any; humidity; rainfall; wind; elevation and even microclimate. If you are in USDA zone 4, your Sunset zone is A1....

About Planting Fall Gardens As mentioned, planting a fall garden extends the harvesting season beyond summer produce. Fall harvest can even be extended further by providing frost protection by planting in cold frames or hotbeds. Many vegetables adapt well to fall planting. Among these, of course, are the cool season veggies such as broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, and carrots. In zone 7, spring temperatures often heat up rapidly, causing crops like lettuce and spinach to bolt and become bitter....

Growing Bushes in Zone 8 Zone 8 designates a climate that has mild winters with temperatures no lower than 10 to 20 degrees F. (-6 to 10 C.) and hot summers days with cooler nights. It’s a pleasant climate and one in which many plants thrive. Due to a longer growing season, there is a greater opportunity to enjoy flowering shrubs and to have color for a longer period of time....

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Residential Irrigation System Examples The different irrigation types can be divided into two broad categories: Those which send water droplets into the air and those which deliver at ground level. Within each category, an irrigation system design can be simple or complex, manual or automatic and can be quite affordable or more costly. Here are several basic irrigation system examples: Above-Ground Sprinklers – Perhaps the least expensive and easiest to set-up, these sprinklers are the type you attach to the end of a hose and drag to the area you wish to water....