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Ficus trees, ornamental members of the mulberry family which have rubber tree, weeping fig and fiddle-leaf varieties, are often kept small and grown indoors in pots. If not properly cared for, personal ficus trees become rootbound, developing heavily tangled, compacted origins which choke off all brand new origins and cause gradual or stopped upper growth. New trees may also be potted in addition to make them appear slimmer, resulting in nutrient competition and an low level of root density. Root…

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Prized for their sugary sweet flavor and disease immunity, white corn (Zea mays) cultivars like “Silver Queen” and “How Sweet It Is” feature prominently in many warm-season gardens. The plants need small hands-on upkeep aside from regular watering and feeding. However, the seeds must be implanted properly to perform their best. Timing and soil composition would be both most important aspects of putting white corn since both will affect the plants’ growth and vigor. Proper spacing also plays a vital…

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Native to Korea and Japan, dappled willow shrubs (Salix integra “Hakuro-nishiki”) are landscape multi-taskers. Whether working to curb sediment near streams or to hide your yard from prying eyes as hedges, they attract the weeping elegance of Asian Zen and rain gardens to your yard at U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 5 through 8. As a bonus, they are also resistant to deer depredations and tolerate wet areas. Characteristics Dappled willows are deciduous shrubs that grow 4 to…

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A balcony can become an outdoor oasis filled with lush green plants, colorful blossoms or abundant vegetables. Make the most of the small distance by putting in containers and arranging them to take advantage of vertical distance. Almost any vegetable or herb, most annual flowers and many perennial ornamentals can thrive at a container with appropriate care. Plants with the words “dwarf,” “miniature” or “terrace” in their title are especially bred to grow well in tiny spaces. Determine the sunlight…

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Herbs add flavor to your dishes, scent your home or cure what ails you. Most cooks are knowledgeable about basil, thyme and other popular kitchen herbs, but the herb list is far more than you may think. Clay tablets from Samaria at 2200 B.C. recorded above 1,000 medicinal herbs. Modern gardeners plant herbs for their culinary and medicinal properties, but also because herbs are great garden citizens; they require minimal sulfur and water, harbor few pests and repel destructive insects…

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