How to Grow Peach Trees
Tweet Before you decide to grow peach trees at home you need to be aware that to do so is a commitment. Peach trees are often susceptible to insect infestation and disease, so unless you are willing...
View ArticleHow to Grow Olives
Tweet If you live in a zone that has warm to moderate temperatures and mild winters, you might consider growing an olive tree. Olive trees are resilient and known for thriving in poor soil and on...
View Article3 Common Avocado Tree Pests and What You Can Do About Them
Tweet Ants The most common insect you’ll see on an avocado tree is the ant, which is interesting because ants don’t feed on the avocado tree directly. The ant feeds on honeydew which is secreted by...
View ArticleWhy are my Lemon Tree Leaves Yellow?
TweetOne of the joys of living in a warm zone line California and Florida is the ability to grow delicious citrus fruit. From oranges and grapefruits to lemons and limes, fresh citrus packs a tasty,...
View ArticleHarvesting Grapes
Tweet Many people are beginning to appreciate just how easy and rewarding it can be to grow your own grapes at home. Likely the biggest challenge you will encounter when growing your own grapes is...
View ArticleAvocado Leaf Spots
TweetOne potential problem that you might encounter when you grow your own avocado tree at home are spots on the avocado leaves. There can be more than one reason for spots on avocado tree leaves,...
View ArticleWhen Peach Leaves Have Spots and Holes
TweetA common problem with peach trees presents itself in the form of dark spots and holes on the leaves. Because we have had questions about this particular issue, we wanted to explain what it is,...
View ArticleWhere to Grow Blueberries
TweetFirst, a few basic rules for growing blueberries in the urban garden: 1. You will need an acidic soil with a pH anywhere between 4.1 and 5.0. 2. Your blueberry plants will require full sunlight,...
View ArticleHow to Grow Cinnamon
Tweet Cinnamon is exotic, spicy and flavorful, but did you know that the culinary spice comes from a tree? It may surprise you to learn that you can learn how to grow cinnamon at home no matter where...
View ArticlePlanting Fruit Trees: How to Plan Your Yard
Tweet “The best time to plant a tree is twenty years ago. The second best time is now.” Chinese Proverb Trees play an important part in the environment. Not only do they provide shade and beauty to...
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