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Although each species of fruit tree differs, the same general rules for caution apply to all fruit trees grown in home orchards. Fruit trees need adequate light, nutrients and water to be able to make fruit. To be able to stay healthy, fruit trees need to be planted in soil with proper drainage. Planted in…
At least two species of the magnolia genus of flowering trees are commonly known as “Chinese” magnolias. Not all magnolias have development habits or roots that are suitable for growing near water lines. The most appropriate trees of any species are the ones that are small and slow growing. As a rule of thumb, the…
Interlocking pavers provide a good surface for walkways, outdoor patios and driveways with designs which you can not copy with concrete or asphalt. These pavers utilize a combination of edge restraints and mud at the spaces between individual pavers to create tension which holds them together like they were a single unit. When installing interlocking…
Dipper gourds (Langenaria siceraria) come in a variety of sizes and shapes, even though most have thin necks and bulbous bases. Some varieties feature brief necks, or grips, but some have long or curved grips. These ornamental gourds grow nicely as annuals in many spaces which feature at least 100 days of frost-free temperatures, producing…
If you have allergies especially to dust or dust mites — the bedroom might be one area of the house where you get the least break. Allergens of all sorts collect on the mattress along with your bedding; even in bed creates allergens, as shed skin cells provide food for dust mites. Special mattress and…
When you have eagerly awaited a plentiful harvest of squash (Cucurbita spp.) From thick, vigorously growing annual vines, it’s disappointing to discover that some of the stems have split and began dying immediately. Splitting and dying squash stems may only be the consequence of strong winds or heavy creation, or it may be proof of…
A sad, limp African violet (Saintpaulia spp.) Is a sorry sight, but you may have the ability to revive a wilted plant, based on the cause of the problem. African violets are tropical plants usually grown as houseplants, and they grow best in warm, even temperatures and moist soil. Even though African violets are usually…
Navy blue and white are strong colors to get a shower curtain — the expanse of the curtain can soften anything else from the room. So work with the combo by decorating in a maritime theme, juxtaposing a vibrant red in bathroom accessories, or picking up shades of the curtain in a new tile surface…
For the engine on your Craftsman Series 500 yard mower to operate it is crucial that the carburetor jet can inject the appropriate amount of fuel to the carburetor in the moment. Otherwise, your lawn mower will sputter and spit like its got a bad case of bronchitis. No sum of adjustments will fix the…