Making Calla Lilies Planted in the Ground Bloom Calla lilies planted in the ground tend to bloom without too many problems. When they fail to bloom, it is due to one of three reasons. These reasons are: Too much nitrogen Lack of water Lack of sun If your calla lily is not blooming due to too much nitrogen, the plant will grow rapidly and be lush. You may notice a brown edge on the leaves as well....
About Anise Plant Problems Anise, Pimpinella anisum, is native to the Mediterranean and is cultivated for its fruit, which is used as a spice. This annual is fairly easy to grow when provided with adequately draining soil in a temperate to subtropical climate. That said, it is susceptible to several anise diseases. Anise is an herbaceous annual from the family Umbelliferae. It can grow up to 2 feet (61 cm.) in height....
What is Stemphylium Blight? Not everyone knows or has even heard of Stemphylium leaf blight. Exactly what is it? This serious fungal disease attacks onions and other crops. It’s fairly easy to detect onions with Stemphylium blight. The plants develop yellowish, wet lesions on foliage. These lesions grow larger and change color, turning light brown at the center, then dark brown or black as the spores of the pathogen develop. Look for the yellow lesions on the side of the leaves facing the prevailing wind....
Using Montana Planting Map for the Best Garden The vast majority of the state of Montana falls into Montana USDA growing zones 3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, and 5b. There is a small section in the northwest region of the state that falls into a 6a-growing zone. This growing map is used to determine which plants, trees, and shrubs will overwinter without damage in particular areas. The new 2012 USDA plant hardiness map is the result of 30 years of data collection from over 8,000 weather stations throughout the country....
Mayapple Plant Information Mayapple plants in gardens are grown primarily for their deeply cut, umbrella-like leaves. The blooming period is short, lasting only two to three weeks in mid to late spring. The flowers, which resemble apple blossoms and typically appear in May (hence the name), aren’t usually numerous, and although they are attractive in their own right, they are usually hidden under the big, showy leaves. The low-growing foliage remains attractive until it dies down in late summer....
Succulent Mermaid Tail Plant Info You may not be familiar with plants that are crested in general or what it means. Crested succulent plants are unusual, making them more valuable. A plant becomes crested through a process called fasciation, commonly seen in flowers. With succulents, this is an “abnormal flattening of stems.” When looking closely at a crested plant, you’ll see that the stem is flattened along the growing points. This is what makes the sprouting foliage short and swollen on the plant....
What is a ‘Millionaire’ Watermelon? ‘Millionaire’ is a seedless hybrid watermelon. The seeds for these watermelons are created by cross-pollinating two plants which are incompatible due to the number of chromosomes present. This incompatibility causes the “offspring” (seeds) of the cross pollination to be sterile. Any fruit yielded from the sterile plant will not produce seeds, therefore, giving us wonderful seedless melons. Millionaire watermelon plants produce 15 to 22 pound (7-10 kg....
Montmorency Cherry Information Montmorency is an old variety of tart cherry, dating back hundreds of years in France. It is also the most widely grown tart cherry for commercial uses, so chances are if you have ever had a product with tart cherries in it, you’ve had a Montmorency. Montmorency cherry trees are hardy in zones 4 through 7 and need about 700 chill hours in the winter months. You can find Montmorency trees on standard and dwarf rootstocks, and they all grow in a pleasing oval shape....
How to Grow Moor Grass Ornamental grass lovers should not pass up the opportunity to acquire autumn moor grass. Also, called purple moor grass, this attractive plant has appeal as a single specimen in a combined planter, an accent in the perennial garden or even perched in the rockery. Moor grasses come in many cultivars and are commercially represented by 12 commonly available names. Each has a slightly different foliage trait, height and inflorescence but the basic mounding habit and fine blades recognize them as part of the family....
How Many Bags of Mulch Do I Need? Mulch is most often sold packaged in bags or loose by the yard. A cubic yard equals 27 cubic feet (.8 cubic meter), while most bags of mulch hold 2 cubic feet (.06 cubic meter). It takes 13.5 bags to equal a cubic yard. To figure out how much mulch to buy or order, you will first need to decide how thick a layer you wish to spread....
Why is My Astilbe Not Blooming? You may be wondering how to keep astilbe blooming, especially if you notice yours isn’t flowering like it was before. Here are the most common reasons for blooming troubles and how to remedy them: Soil and Moisture – Although astilbe prefers organic, well-drained, acidic soil, it’s important that the plant is relatively moisture retentive. The soil shouldn’t be allowed to become bone dry and may require more frequent irrigation during hot, dry weather....
Help, My Tree’s Needles are Changing Color! There are numerous reasons for discolored needles. Needles turning color may be the result of environmental conditions, disease or insects. A common culprit is winter drying. Conifers transpire through their needles during the winter, which results in water loss. Usually, it’s nothing the tree can’t handle, but sometimes during the late winter to early spring when the root system is still frozen, warm, dry winds exacerbate water loss....
Nootka Rose Info Nootka roses are basically wild or species roses named after an island off Vancouver, Canada named Nootka. This wonderful rose bush separates itself from other wild roses in three ways: Uses of Nootka Rose Plants Nootka rose plants can be found in several areas of the United States but may well have crossed with one of the other local wild/species roses, as it will easily cross with other such roses....
Centers Dying in Ornamental Grass The best way to prevent ornamental grass dying in the middle is to divide the plant every two or three years. However, if your ornamental grass center is dying, you may need to dig and divide the entire plant. The best time to divide ornamental grass is in spring, before new growth emerges. Be sure to have a sturdy, sharp spade on hand; digging a large clump isn’t an easy task....
What is an Ozark Pink Tomato? Ozark Pink tomatoes are a variety of tomato plant that was developed by the University of Arkansas. Ozark Pink is an early-season, indeterminate tomato. Since this variety is indeterminate, this means that the plants will continue to produce fruits throughout the entire growing season. This productivity is yet another aspect which makes it a main crop choice for many growers. Fruits of Ozark Pink plants generally weigh around 7 ounces (198....
How to Plant Pansy Seeds Pansies are cool season plants which grow best when temperatures are below 65 degrees F. (18 C.). This makes the plants ideal candidates for planting in fall and spring gardens. Knowing when and how to sow pansy seeds varies depending upon where the grower lives. With its larger blooms, this member of the viola family is surprisingly cold tolerant, often surviving temperatures below 10 degrees F....
The sturdy little plant then marches to its own drum. Yellow flowers appear and wither, producing surprising flower stalks, or pegs. These cool little structures lengthen on the stem, growing downward. Upon arrival, the peg pushes the flower’s ovary (pistil) an inch or two (2.5-5 cm.) deep into the soil. There the ovary ripens, growing into the pod with the peanuts (seeds) inside. In order to achieve this feat, though, certain peanut water requirements must be met....
How to Harvest Pecans Pecan harvest time is in late fall. The nuts are ready to harvest when the green hulls split open and drop to the ground. Squirrels and other creatures love the pecans as much as we do, so it is important to harvest on a daily basis lest these critters get to the nuts first. Harvesting pecans takes a bit of work. You can either harvest the nuts off the ground or shake the tree and then harvest them....
How Plants That Aren’t Green Photosynthesize If plants require chlorophyll to produce energy from sunlight, it’s logical to wonder if photosynthesis without chlorophyll can occur. The answer is yes. Other photopigments can also utilize photosynthesis to convert the sun’s energy. Plants that have purplish-red leaves, like Japanese maples, use the photopigments that are available in their leaves for the process of plant photosynthesis. In fact, even plants that are green have these other pigments....
What is a Brandywine Tomato? Brandywine will never win an award for the prettiest tomato, but it just might win for tastiest. This is a rich, full-flavored tomato that doesn’t disappoint. The fruits are large, about a pound (454 g.) each, and are often a little misshapen or ridged. The skin is a pinkish-red color, hence these tomatoes are often referred to as Pink Brandywines. These tomatoes can be used in a variety of ways in the kitchen, but they are prized for simply slicing and enjoying raw and fresh right off the vine....
