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Growth at the Bottom of an Apricot Tree
Apricots are one of the first fruits to flower in the spring. Different apricots require different chill requirements, which is the number of hours between 45 and 32 degrees Fahrenheit. Apricot...
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How to Winterize a Pineapple Plant
Pineapples (Ananas comosus) are tropical plants that do best in warmer temperatures between 65 and 95 degrees Fahrenheit. In Mediterranean-type climates where the winters tend to dip close to freezing,...
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How to Install Lavatory Sink Drains
A bathroom lavatory sink, whether free-standing or enclosed in a vanity, has a sink drain that connects with an S-trap beneath the sink. Within the tailpiece before the drain connects to the S-trap,...
View ArticleHow to Prune a Clover Bush
Sometimes called Thunberg lespedeza, clover bush (Lespedeza thunbergii) is a deciduous flowering shrub widely grown throughout U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 4 to 8. The shrubs...
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How Greenhouses Work
For many people, greenhouses are wonders of nature, allowing steady and spectacular plant growth in a controlled internal environment when exterior temperatures don’t even approach minimal conditions....
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Angular Leaf Spot Disease in Cucumber Plants
Angular leaf spot is a serious disease of the cucumber family that results in reduced yields and fruit of poor quality. You may first notice the disease after a period of warm weather accompanied by...
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How to Plant Bare Root Strawberries in Hanging Baskets
If you have limited space, a desire for a beautiful hanging plant or a love for strawberries, a hanging basket of strawberries may be for you. Inexpensive, bare root strawberries planted in hanging...
View ArticleInstructions for Caring for an Asparagus Fern
Asparagus ferns (Asparagus densiflorus) feature dense, evergreen leaves. The small white flowers produce a sweet fragrance and later develop attractive red berries. Asparagus ferns only grow well as...
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Notice of Termination and Tenancy Rental Rights
California tenants usually sign leases or month-to-month rental agreements when renting a house, apartment or other rental unit. Leases specify an expiration date for the rental contract. A...
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Which Fruits & Vegetables Grow on Plants or Stalks?
Because a plant needs sunlight and a patch of soil to prosper, many plants use mechanisms that distribute seeds far from the parent plant. By offering edible fruit or vegetables on stalks or branches,...
View ArticleGrowing Serviceberry Seeds
Serviceberry, or shadbush, is the common name for species in the Amelanchier family. Common species such as alder-leaved serviceberry (Amelanchier alnifolia) and downy serviceberry (A. arborea) are...
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Pond & Lake Aeration Systems
Although a landscape water feature such as a pond or a lake consists mainly of water, oxygen is also a necessary component of any water feature. Ponds and lakes that do not contain enough oxygen can...
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Black Residue on Citrus Trees
Healthy citrus trees glow with glossy green foliage, fragrant snow-white blooms and bright fruit bursting with flavor. When black residue begins masking their flowers, leaves and fruit, alarm bells...
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Very Light Green Cucumbers on a Dying Vine
Cucumbers are, by and large, an easy and prolific addition to your vegetable garden. Occasionally, they will fail to thrive. Symptoms include pale color in cucumber fruit, which may also be small and...
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How to Remove Ink Stains From Synthetic Carpet Fibers
Ink leaves obvious stains, especially on light-colored carpeting. Many carpets are made of synthetic fibers which, although durable, can retain the stain more stubbornly than natural fibers. It's...
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Why Would Mushrooms Grow With Tomato Plants?
Soil-borne fungi are virtually everywhere, many industriously turning dead plant tissues into useful soil components. Others remain after the death of a host tree, or grasses, slowly making their way...
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Root Removal of Sweetgum Trees
Sweetgum trees (Liquidambar Styraciflua) sometimes grow overbearing root systems that bulge from the ground and damage landscape features. Their roots compete for soil nutrients and may cause damage to...
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Daisies & Ants
Ants scout for food wherever they can -- whether in the garden or in your home. Sometimes ants invade flowers, like daisies, using the soft soil to build a new colony or harvest the nectar from the...
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How to Sand & Stain a Dresser
Sanding and staining are important steps in achieving a professional finish on a wood dresser. Sanding smooths the wood grain during the prep phase and removes dust during the finishing phase. The...
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Black Spots and Yellowing Leaves on Honeysuckle Vines
Honeysuckles (Lonicera) belong to the Caprifoliaceae family. This plant grows in shrub or vine form and thrives in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 4 through 10a. In zone 9, this...
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