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The fruit of dwarf trees is the same size and quality as that grown on a standard-sized tree, assuming it receives the same care. And dwarf types produce a larger crop, for their size, than standard-sized trees. Fragrant flowers. Beautiful, shiny, and evergreen foliage. Colorful, edible, and delicious fruits. A well-behaved root system. The ability to adjust to different types or methods of cultivation. All of these make the dwarf citrus a valuable plant for modern home gardening....

Ready to grow your own? I bet you are! Corylus spp. One of the things I was most eager for when I became a homeowner was finally having the space and time to grow my own fruit and nut trees. I was especially excited when I learned that hazelnut trees (also known as filberts) only take three to five years until the first harvest comes in. Hazelnuts are relatively quick and easy to grow, they don’t require as much space as other nut trees, and they produce sweet, delicious nuts each summer....

The most exotic and sought-after rare spice in the world, the saffron crocus is a beautiful bloom that people love all over the world. While the flower itself is small, if you’re growing saffron, it’s for the even smaller three stigmas that lie in its center. Once dried, the saffron loses 90% of its weight, making it worth more than several times its own weight in gold. It’s easy to learn how to grow saffron!...

Lettuce can grow easily in kitchen gardens and especially thrives well in cool climates. The leaves have a tendency to grow individually from the crown and it works the best with the cut-and-come-again process. If you want to know more about How to Harvest Lettuce so that it Keeps Growing, then read ahead! Check out our article on growing Lettuce here Few Basics of Growing Lettuce the Right Way The best part about growing lettuce is that this plant can do well for almost entire year-round, as it is an annual crop....

Aloe vera plants are one of my all time favorites, and they make excellent, low maintenance houseplants. I’ve had mine for almost 20 years, and I’ve propagated it many times over. In fact, most of my friends and family (and even a some of my neighbors) have babies from it. Whether you’re growing an aloe plant as a houseplant, or in your garden, the steps for propagating aloe vera are the same....

Propagating rosemary is a fun way to get as many new plants as you want. In this post, I’ll show you exactly how to root the cuttings in either water or soil, step by step. Propagating rosemary is a great way to get an abundance of this wonderful herb for free. It’s very easy to multiply an existing shrub, or even grocery store sprigs, into new baby plants. In this guide I’ve discussed the different ways you can propagate rosemary....

You may be wondering why you would need or want to release ladybugs in the first place. Well, there are tons of benefits of having them in your garden, and they are voracious predators. They eat hundreds of undesirable bugs, and help keep your garden free from plant-eating insects. Adding ladybugs into your yard is a great way to increase their population. They will get to work decimating the bad bugs for you right away....

Where to put a new vegetable garden Before I share what I think is the best step-by-step technique for installing a low-budget vegetable garden fast, it’s important to discuss picking the best site for a new garden. The key is sun. Full sun. That means choose a site that receives at least 6 hours of full sun every day. Yes, the sun is lower in the winter and higher in the summer, so if you’re choosing a spot for your garden in the early spring, you’ll have to consider the level of sunlight reaching the location later in the growing season....

Succulents Are you looking for a unique succulent to add to your houseplant collection? Also called living stone plants, these succulents can make a statement in any indoor or outdoor garden. In this article, gardening expert Paige Foley takes you everything you need to know about living stone plants and their care. By Paige Foley Last updated: December 21, 2022 | 16 min read Lipthops go by a few names such as living stone, pebble plant or split rocks....

Learning how to grow beans and having a hard time deciding whether to stay close to the ground with bush beans or go vertical with a pole bean variety? Pole beans have growth characteristics that provide space-saving beauty and visual interest in home gardens. Vining varieties, runner beans, and snap beans make going vertical an exciting element in any garden. Table of Contents Common beans are divided into two main groups: pole and bush beans....

But if we thought about companion planting within your herb garden, a whole slew of questions might crop up. Herbs are the stars of the kitchen garden, adding strong tastes, aromas, potential health benefits, and overall zing to your cooking, homemade tea blends, and more. They make good companion plants for your vegetables, too. We link to vendors to help you find relevant products. If you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission....

by Matt Gibson About Blossom-End Rot When the growing season in your region starts out with lots of rainy days and then shifts to dry conditions as the fruit is setting, watch out for blossom-end rot (BER). When your tomatoes are about half of their mature size, damage may start to occur, appearing as large water-soaked areas that quickly enlarge and turn dark brown and leathery. These areas are actually rotting, so fruit must be picked and discarded....

Let me explain. Apparently classifying Pelargonium as a geranium stems from a mixup that dates back well over 200 years when pelargoniums were first introduced from southern Africa. Because of the resemblance to the foliage of perennial geraniums, they were mislabelled. This error, while technically corrected, has persisted in the plant vernacular. Both annual and perennial geraniums are from the Geraniaceae family. However, the perennial geranium, also called cranesbill, is from the genus Geranium....

Wandering Jew is a popular indoor/outdoor plant with purple leaves, stems, and blooms. The name comes from the plants’ trailing nature! Here’s all you need to know about the right Wandering Jew Care. Here are the best types of Wandering Jew plants you can grow Propagating Wandering Jew Propagation can be done at any time of the year by pinching off a 3-4 inches long stem and putting the cut end in a glass of water or soil....

QUESTION: What can you grow in a winter garden? Can you still grow some things, or do you have to wait for spring again? Lisette F ANSWER: You might think that you can’t grow much in the dead of winter. I’ll argue that where there’s a will, there’s a way. Some vegetables can be grown with a heavy layer of mulch around them for insulation from the cold. Other crops are tough and actually thrive from the chill....

QUESTION: I want to start lettuce from seeds. What’s the best way to start the seeds? What happens if you plant lettuce seeds too deep? -Kimmie R. ANSWER: Seeds that are planted too deep in the soil may grow into weak, feeble seedlings or fail to germinate at all. If it’s been buried too far under the surface of the soil, the seed may not get the light it requires to sprout....

We have compiled below the best air purifying Plants for the Home Office You Can Grow in Water! They are low-maintenance and fuss-free varieties, apt for busy gardeners. Learn some Clever Self-Watering Hacks here Plants for the Home Office You Can Grow in Water 1. Snake Plant Botanical Name: Dracaena trifasciata This low-maintenance, versatile plant removes benzene, formaldehyde, trichloroethylene, xylene, and toluene from the air and helps in cleaning the oxygen during the night, making it an apt choice for your home office....

Most gardeners are always on the lookout for different ways to maintain their garden and yards. If you are one of them and want to use a cheap yet effective technique, then check out these amazing Tide Uses in the Garden! Here are some helpful baking soda uses in the garden Tide Uses in the Garden 1. Get Rid of Weeds Mix 1/2 cup of salt, 2 cups of Tide detergent with 2 cups of vinegar in a liter of water and apply this solution directly on weeds....

Plants Are you considering adding some runner plants to your home garden, or somewhere around your home? Adding runners can bring some immediate foliage, and often at a very speedy growth rate. In this article, we examine 15 different types of runner plants that will make your home or garden feel even more lush in no time. By Jason White Last updated: February 16, 2022 | 12 min read Plants are a beautiful and healthy way to decorate the apartment, home, and garden....

by Jennifer Poindexter Are you interested in having a live Christmas tree? Have you ever considered growing your own tree for the holidays? If so, you might be wondering which variety of tree is best. You’re in the right place. I’m going to walk you through each popular variety of Christmas tree. I’ll also tell you the height the trees can reach and the planting zones where they thrive. Whether you’re trying to decide which variety to buy for a single year of use, or you’re trying to figure out which trees to grow for future Christmas trees, this information should help you....