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By: Jackie RhoadesAlso called Staghead or white blister, white rust disease affects cruciferous plants. These plants are all members of the cabbage family (Brassicaceae) and include such vegetables as broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, and kale and can ruin your crop.White Rust Disease – What is White Rust?

By: Heather RhoadesDwarf mondo grass (Ophiopogon japonicus ‘Nana’) is a Japanese plant that has charmed the gardens of the world. A decorative, low growing plant, this ornamental looks best when grouped together, but sometimes there may only be a few plants available. This is where dwarf mondo grass propagation comes in handy.

By: Bonnie L. Grant, Certified Urban AgriculturistCactus collectors love the little Astrophytum star cactus. It is a spineless cactus with a chubby round body resembling a sand dollar. Star cactus plants are easy to grow and make an interesting part of a succulent or arid garden display. Find out how to grow a star cactus and add this adorable little specimen to your dish garden or succulent pot.

Prime destination for succulent loversRSSFacebookInstagramTwitterPinterestHomeSucculentopediaBrowse Succulents by Scientific NameBrowse Succulents by Common NameBrowse Succulents by GenusBrowse Succulents by FamilyBrowse Succulents by USDA Hardiness ZoneBrowse Succulents by OriginBrowse Cacti by GenusAbout SucculentsCultivationGeneral CareLight RequirementsPotting SoilWateringFertilizingPests and DiseasesRepottingPropagationPruningGraftingArrangingSucculent UsesMedicinal SucculentsCosmetic SucculentsCulinary SucculentsSacred SucculentsLibraryBooksStoriesMyths and LegendsStampsWorld of Flowering PlantsYou are at:Home » Archive for & 34;Haworthia & 39;Jade Star& 39;& 34;Browsing: Haworthia & 39;Jade Star& 39;SucculentopediaHaworthia & 39;Jade Star& 39;Haworthia & 39;Jade Star& 39; is a slow-growing succulent that forms rosettes of green leaves with small raised tubercles.

By: Becca Badgett, Co-author of How to Grow an EMERGENCY GardenGardeners often face the dilemma of controlling pests and disease without the use of harsh and dangerous chemicals, which should be used only as a last resort. When dealing with lawn and garden fungal diseases, homemade lawn fungicide or homemade plant fungicide often solves these problems without damaging the environment and risking the health of you, your children and pets.

By: Amy GrantOkay, here’s the thing, you live in USDA zone 9 and so do lots of deer. You want certain cherished ornamental plants but, well, a deer’s gotta eat. Without taking the drastic step to eradicate all deer, look for deer resistant plants for zone 9. Are there any zone 9 plants that deer won’t eat?

Tomatillo Pruning: How To Prune Tomatillo PlantsBy Jackie Carroll?Can I prune a tomatillo plant?? This is a common question among many new tomatillo growers. Learn more about the support and pruning of tomatillos in the garden by reading the article that follows. Harvesting Tomatillo Fruits: How And When To Harvest TomatillosBy Bonnie L.

By: Liz BaesslerLady’s mantle is a low growing herb that produces delicate wisps of clustered yellow flowers. While historically it has been used medicinally, today it is mostly grown for its flowers which are very attractive in borders, cut flower arrangements, and in containers. Keep reading to learn more about how to grow lady’s mantle in containers.

The gardeners club celebrated its 5th anniversaryAlready the fifth year in MO & 34; Shuvalovo-Ozerki & 34; there is a club of amateur gardeners & 34; Zeleny Dar & 34; organized in 2003 with the financial support of the deputy of the Legislative Assembly from our municipality A.A. Redko. Classes are held in the House of Youth Creativity & 34; Sovremennik & 34 ;.

SUONI EMESSI DAGLI ANIMALII suoni emessi dalla tigre:ruggitoLa tigre (Panthera tigris della famiglia Felidae) emette un suono chiamato ruggito abbastanza tipico nei grossi felini.Nota 1Se desideri conoscere meglio questi felini, consulta la loro scheda tecnica:la TIGRE INDIANA O TIGRE DEL BENGALA e laTIGRE SIBERIANANote(1) Original photograph courtesy of U.

HOW TO GROW AND CARE OUR PLANTS PLADENIAD. sanderiiThe Dipladenia are evergreen climbers particularly appreciated for their foliage, for the colorful and abundant blooms and for the extreme ease of cultivation. »GENERAL CHARACTERISTICSThe Dipladenia genus belonging to the Apocynaceae family includes evergreen climbing plants with a herbaceous or shrubby habit originating in the South American jungle where they reach even 10 m in height.

By: Teo SpenglerWhen out hiking in nature, you may come upon an apple tree growing far from the nearest home. It’s an unusual sight that mayraise questions for you about wild apples. Why do apple trees grow in the wild?What are wild apples? Are wild apple trees edible? Read on to get answers to thesequestions.

By: Becca Badgett, Co-author of How to Grow an EMERGENCY GardenThe asparagus fern plant (Asparagus aethiopicus syn. Asparagus densiflorus) is normally found in a hanging basket, decorating the deck or patio in summer and helping to clean indoor air in winter. The asparagus fern plant is not really a fern at all, but a member of the Liliaceae family.

By: Teo SpenglerBoxwood (Buxus spp.) is a popular shrub in gardens and landscapes around the country. However, the shrub can be the host to boxwood mites, Eurytetranychus buxi, spider mites so tiny that the insects are difficult to see with the naked eye.If you are planting new boxwoods, consider varieties that are mite resistant.

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By: Mary H. Dyer, Credentialed Garden WriterWhat is Caraflex cabbage? Caraflex hybrid cabbage is a smallcabbagewith an unusual, somewhat pointed shape. Mature heads weigh less than twopounds (1 kg.). A tender, crunchy cabbage with a mild flavor, Caraflex hybridcabbage is ideal for slaws, wraps, cooked dishes, salads, and for makingstuffed cabbage.

By: Bonnie L. Grant, Certified Urban AgriculturistA succulent bowl with several different species makes anattractive and unusual display. Tiny chin cactus plants complement many typesof succulents and are small enough they won’t outcompete other diminutivespecimens. What is a chin cactus? This succulent, in the Gymnocalycium genus, is comprised of smaller cacti, most of whichproduce lovely, colorful flowers.

SOUNDS EMITTED BY ANIMALS The sounds emitted by the tiger: roar The tiger (Panthera tigris of the family Felidae) emits a sound called roar quite typical in large cats. and the SIBERIAN TIGER Note (1) Original photograph courtesy of U.

Prime destination for succulent loversRSSFacebookInstagramTwitterPinterestHomeSucculentopediaBrowse Succulents by Scientific NameBrowse Succulents by Common NameBrowse Succulents by GenusBrowse Succulents by FamilyBrowse Succulents by USDA Hardiness ZoneBrowse Succulents by OriginBrowse Cacti by GenusAbout SucculentsCultivationGeneral CareLight RequirementsPotting SoilWateringFertilizingPests and DiseasesRepottingPropagationPruningGraftingArrangingSucculent UsesMedicinal SucculentsCosmetic SucculentsCulinary SucculentsSacred SucculentsLibraryBooksStoriesMyths and LegendsStampsWorld of Flowering PlantsYou are at:Home » Archive for & 34;Trailing Ice Plant& 34;Browsing: Trailing Ice PlantSucculentopediaLampranthus aurantiacus (Orange Ice Plant)Lampranthus aurantiacus (Orange Ice Plant) is a succulent subshrub that grows up to 14 inches (35 cm) tall and spreads up to 5 feet (1.

By: Anne BaleyThe way you fertilize your garden plants affects the way they grow, and there is a surprising number of methods for getting fertilizer to a plant’s roots. Fertilizer side dressing is most often used with plants that need constant additions of certain nutrients, usually nitrogen. When you add side dressing, crops get an added boost of energy that takes them through crucial times in their growth.