When it comes to growing Tendersweet cabbage, it’s best to get started in early spring. However, you can also grow a crop for fall harvest in milder climates. How to Grow Tendersweet Cabbages Plant seeds indoors four to six weeks ahead of the last expected frost in your region. This is the best plan if you want to harvest cabbage before the hottest part of summer. You can also purchase young plants at your local garden center....

When Can I Transplant Sago Palms? Once established, sago palm trees do not like to be moved. This does not mean that you can’t transplant sago palms, it just means that you must do it with extra care and preparation. The timing of transplanting sago palms is important. You should only attempt to move a sago palm in late winter or early spring when the plant is in its semi-dormant stage....

Succulent Planting Time Info Regardless of the appropriate planting time for your area, never leave a just purchased succulent in a pot of soggy soil. Home improvement and big box stores often soak containers to this point, and it can be deadly for the succulent plant. If this happens to you, unpot and gently remove all the wet soil you can and then let the roots dry out for a few days....

Pepino Fruit Harvest Info Although it prefers warm, frost-free climes, the pepino melon is actually fairly hardy; it can survive low temperatures down to 27 degrees F. (-3 C.). The succulent fruit varies in color and size from variety to variety but at its peak tastes much like a cross between a honeydew and cantaloupe with a hint of cucumber thrown in. This makes it a unique fruit that can be used in both sweet and savory dishes as well as being delicious eaten fresh on its own....

Also known as Chusan palm, windmill palms are named for the large rounded leaves held above a slender stalk, creating a “windmill” like form. Windmill palm trees are covered with dense, brown, hairy fibers with the 1 1/2 foot (46 cm.) long, fan-shaped fronds extending outward from jagged petioles. Although the windmill palm can attain heights of 40 feet (12 m.), it is a slow growing variety and generally is seen between 10 and 20 feet (3-6 m....

Marigold Leaf Problems Yellow leaves on marigolds can be attributed to many things. Powdery Mildew – The most familiar symptom of a powdery mildew infection is powder. Powdery white blotches form on the leaves and stems of a plant. This may not seem relevant to your marigolds with yellow leaves. However, when leaves are severely infected, they can twist or turn yellow due to this infection. What to do when you have powdery mildew as one of your marigold leaf problems?...

Growing and Fertilizing Apricots Apricot trees can be grown in USDA zones 5 through 8, which includes most of the U.S. They are more susceptible to spring frost damage than peaches and nectarines, though, and may suffer from very hot summers. Apricots need full sun and well-drained soil, but they do not need pollinators. Most varieties are self-pollinating, so you can get away with growing just one tree. Fertilizing apricots is not always necessary....

Cercospora Leaf Spot in Beans As mercury rises, garden diseases become increasingly larger problems. Leaf spot on beans isn’t new, but it certainly can be frustrating to discover that your plants are suddenly infected. When temperatures exceed 75 degrees Fahrenheit (23 C.) and the conditions are humid, it’s important to keep your eyes peeled for problems in the garden. Cercospora leaf spot in beans can start either as a seed-borne illness, stunting and killing young plants as they emerge, or more commonly as a leaf spot that can spread to bean pods....

Top Reasons to Be a Thankful Gardener To be thankful in the garden is to truly embrace and enjoy the outdoors, working with your hands, and doing something that is both practical and rewarding. There are days when gardening is frustrating or disappointing, but at Thanksgiving remember what is so good about being in the garden. Gardening is good for the soul. Thank your garden and your hobby for improving your mental health....

What Leads to Bougainvillea Flower Drop? Like every other plant, bougainvillea has particular growing needs that must be met if it is to bloom and grow happily. You may not get long-lasting blossoms if you fail to meet them. Bougainvilleas require warm weather. Bougainvillea flower drop can be caused by temperatures that are lower than those the plant is used to. Generally, bougainvillea plants are hardy in USDA plant hardiness zones 9 and above....

Can You Grow Breadfruit Indoors? The answer is a resounding yes. However, indoor breadfruit trees should be moved outside in summer so they can get maximum sunlight and pollinate through wind and insects. Additionally, breadfruit needs quite a bit of humidity which you can provide by misting and setting the container on a bed of rocks with water surrounding them. Once the plant is in a large enough container with good, rich but well-draining soil, there are just a few tricks to keep it happy and healthy....

This sweeter than usual cabbage is easy to grow either by planting seeds or transplants. Keep reading to learn how. Growing Caraflex Cabbage Plant Caraflex cabbage seeds indoors four to six weeks ahead of the last expected frost in your region. This allows you to harvest the cabbage before the weather turns hot. Watch for Caraflex cabbage seeds to germinate in four to ten days. If you’re not interested in planting seeds indoors, you may find it easier to purchase young plants at a garden center or nursery....

What is Carbon? All living things are carbon based. Carbon atoms bond with other atoms to form chains such as proteins, fats, and carbohydrates which in turn, provides other living things with nourishment. The role then of carbon in plants is called the carbon cycle. How Do Plants Use Carbon? Plants use carbon dioxide during photosynthesis, the process whereby the plant converts the energy from the sun into a chemical carbohydrate molecule....

What Is a Weeping Forsythia? Weeping forsythia is native to China but has become naturalized in many parts of North America. The plant spreads by taking root anywhere a branch touches the ground. Although it spreads easily, it isn’t likely to escape cultivation, so it isn’t on any of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s invasive plant lists. One reason that it fails to thrive in the wild is that many animals feed on the plant, including deer....

The arrowhead plant can be grown alone or in a mixed planting for additional interest. As the plant ages, however, it will begin to vine; therefore, it may be a good idea to grow the arrowhead plant in a hanging basket. Likewise, the plant can be trained on a pole or trellis for support. Arrowhead Plant Care Overall, arrowhead plant care is quite easy. The arrowhead plant should be allowed to dry out between waterings....

When to Pick Cherries Both sweet cherries (Prunus avium) and tart cherries (Prunus cerasus) can be planted in USDA plant hardiness zones 5 through 8. The variety of the cherry tree, weather, and temperature all determine when cherry picking is nigh. To get the maximum production from a cherry tree, it should also be planted in moist, well-draining and fertile soil in a full sun exposure of at least eight hours a day....

Plant nutrition is essential to vitality and good growth. Feeding mum plants will help ensure their continued health and a steady supply of those lovely, rayed flowers. Read on to learn when to fertilize mums and how to fertilize mum plants for years of beautiful healthy plants. When to Fertilize Mums It is important to provide nitrogen and potassium to chrysanthemums during their vegetative phase. Feed the plants before flower buds form to promote healthy roots, bud development, and a vigorous plant....

Clematis Plant Types Long-lived perennial clematis vines are beloved in the flower garden for their wide range of bright colors and interesting flower shapes. Coming in both single and double flower forms, clematis flowers can easily complement established flower borders. Though the hardiness of clematis vines will vary depending on the location and the type planted, growers seldom have trouble finding a variety that will thrive in the garden. The vine’s growth rate and mature height will also vary greatly depending upon the types of clematis planted....

Clove Tree Propagation Tips Clove trees grow in wet, tropical regions. They require consistent temperatures of 70 to 85 degrees F. (21-30 C.) that do not dip below 50 degrees F. (10 C.). Clove trees can grow in full sun to part shade. Commercially, they are grown in regions within 10 degrees of the equator, where companion trees such as jacaranda and mango can provide them with some shade. Common clove trees grow approximately 25 feet (8 m....

Identification of Common Coconut Palm Tree Insects There are a number of pests that frequent the coconut tree, causing considerable damage. Coconut scale insects and mealybugs are sap-sucking pests that feed on sap found in plant cells while excreting toxins from their salivary glands. Leaves eventually turn yellow and die. These coconut palm tree insects can also spread to nearby fruit trees and cause significant damage. Microscopic coconut mites will cause nuts to have a rough, corky texture....