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The guava is a universal favorite. The ripe guava which is oval, round or pear shaped, is yellow in color has a pungent smell and is considered to be one of the richest sources of Vitamin C. The tree is probably …Read More

One of the most important events in the lives of most teenagers is their high school prom. The experience of finding a date, getting ready, dressing up in elegant attire, riding a limousine, and spending time with the special girl or …Read More

Every home gardener or commercial gardener knows how hard it sometimes can be to compost all garden waste materials that have accumulated over a season or even years. Especially in New Zealand it is hard to keep up with home composting in …Read More

By you reading this article you no doubt know how great artificial flowers can be and how there is space in our lives for them. There are some great uses for them in the house, the office, at weddings and in …Read More

One of the challenges urban gardeners face is limited space in their gardens for vertical plant growth. Not only can plants grow too tall for the space one has, as they get taller, the lower parts of the plant will require …Read More

Ground cover is not all good news, however. There are some downsides, particularly if you have only a small garden, where space is a premium even though for large gardens the advantages certainly outweigh the disadvantages. The first is that a large …Read More

Greenhouses make a great addition to any garden. They allow you to grow plant varieties that would not be suitable for outside areas, and to extend the growing season for other species. But for those first considering setting up a greenhouse …Read More

During the late 1940’s, a practical hydroponic method was developed by Robert B. and Alice P. Withrow, working at Purdue University. Their hydroponics system alternately flooded and drained a container holding gravel and the plant roots. This provided the plants …Read More

Using hydroponics to grow African Violets. African Violets are lush colorful small houseplants and are favorites throughout the world. Most people dearly love these small potted flowers because they are beautiful, abundant flowering plants that take little room and can grow in …Read More

Overwatering could be just as problematic as underwatering, here are signs you can watch for on for each of these situations; Leaves turn brown close to leaf margins and in between the veins or have dead patches in the middle. On lilies, …Read More

Being a bacterial infection, cellulitis causes skin inflammation. For patients of lymphedema, cellulitis is a common occurrence and a complication they encounter very often. In patients suffering from lymphedema, the swelling leaves the skin stretched and therefore more vulnerable to all …Read More

Mushrooms are a fungus that has a different life cycle compared to other plants that grow from seeds and die. The living tissue of the fungi is underground which feeds on rotten wood, and this is known as mycelium. This ingredient …Read More

There is nothing a soothing as the sound of trickling water when you are sitting outdoors enjoying the peace and quiet of nature. Including garden water features like wall fountains into your landscaping plans does not require a great effort depending …Read More

You might not think it, but gardening can be an exciting adventure. No, it’s true. Really, it is. I can tell you the funniest stories about things that have happened to me in my garden. From creatures …Read More

It is easier and probably much less expensive to buy and plant roses that are common, but when you purchase a few rare roses, it adds immense value to any garden or to any occasion. It makes the experience more authentic. …Read More

There are a lot of things that you can learn about Nightcrawler Worms, other than being just your ordinary slimy worms. And just like red worms, they too can be used for composting, and more. Read on further to learn more …Read More

One day your prized agave is reaching for the sky and the next morning you discover it has drooping leaves and a center that has turned into mush. You may suspect overwatering, which can hasten the development of your plant, while …Read More

Nowadays, most grapes are grown from cuttings. If you grow these plants from cuttings, you will find it easier than getting started from grape seeds. You can start from dormant or green cuttings. Although dormant is the more commonly used than …Read More

In the elementary school I attended in Tempe, Arizona, I was taught about the Five C’s of Arizona. They are: Copper, Cattle, Cotton, Citrus and Climate. For this article, I will be focusing on the fourth C of this list. Arizona’s …Read More

Growing your own Japanese Maple from seed is a very rewarding experience. What could be better than to watch a seed sprout and become a little twig, then grow to be a beautiful tree? The secret to starting you own tree …Read More