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Gardeners are often surprised when an unknown bush in their landscape suddenly produces fruit resembling small hard apples. This phenomenon is typically caused by flowering quince (Chaenomeles species) – an old-fashioned deciduous flowering shrub. But other plants can also produce apple-like fruit. This article explores how to identify a mystery bush with apple-shaped fruit and … Read more
The ultimate question for any new indoor grower is “how long should I veg before flipping to flower?” Because the flowering stage has a fixed length of time. It is more or less around 60 days. But the duration of the vegetative stage is not fixed; at least not when you are growing indoors. The … Read more
Quicklime also known as burnt lime or calcium oxide (CaO) is an alkaline chemical compound with many industrial and construction uses. However, it can be difficult to find places to buy quicklime these days compared to in the past. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore where you can source quicklime and how to use it … Read more
Rose of sharon (Hibiscus syriacus) is a beloved flowering shrub known for its showy blooms in late summer. But this plant can sometimes struggle, often with only one side leafing out while the other side appears dead. So how do you know if your rose of sharon is dead or still viable? Here are tips … Read more
People think of geraniums as very low-maintenance summer flowers, and they’re right! But there are four things that geraniums don’t like. If you avoid these things, they will thank you with beautiful blooms. In this article we tell you what geraniums can’t stand. We’ll tell you how to tell when your geraniums aren’t doing their … Read more
Salvias are usually pretty easy to grow and don’t have many problems with pests or diseases. If you do have any problems, they’re probably because of the environment, how they’re placed, or how well you take care of them. Salvias usually do best in full sun and soil that doesn’t stay soggy. However, the exact … Read more
You may have heard many growers talking about curing and drying cannabis in a paper bag. Does it really work, and if so, is it a good idea? The short answer is yes! Let’s look at how to dry cannabis in a paper bag and what this method has going for it. A lot of … Read more
People who like to keep plants inside often choose peace lilies, which have beautiful white flowers and lush green leaves. People often ask, “Can peace lily be outside?” The answer isn’t as simple as “yes” or “no,” because it depends on things like the weather, the plant’s environment, and how it’s cared for. We’ll talk … Read more
You can grow more of these interesting houseplants from seeds, cuttings, or divisions. Here’s how to do it at home. Venus flytraps, or Dionaea muscipula, are known to be carnivorous because they catch and eat bugs in their leafy traps. And while theyre native to subtropical wetlands, they make fascinating houseplants, when cared for correctly. … Read more
It is common to cut seed potatoes before planting them. This will save seeds and help your garden grow more plants. As the weather starts to warm a bit in the spring it’s time to plant your seed potatoes. No matter what garden zone you live in, you should plant potatoes without any frost protection … Read more