Being able to grow your own lemon trees can be a great experience. But no matter how rigorously you care for them, sometimes problems still appear. There are lots of diseases that affect citrus fruit trees. All kinds of bacteria or fungi can affect your lemon or orange trees. Other dangers like nutritional deficiencies or …
Trees are often planted for providing shade but not all of them are suitable to withstand the scorching heat in hot climate areas. If you want to hide from the blazing sun more effectively, it’s essential to choose a tree that’s heat tolerant. Even particularly oppressive environments shouldn’t pose issues to trees that are adapted …
The Elm genus has more than 30 species of trees belonging to the family Ulmaceae. Elm trees can be recognized by inspecting the doubly serrated leaves with an oval shape. They’re deciduous trees whose petalless flowers turn to seeds called samaras. These winglike structures will usually surround the nutlike fruit of the elm. Considering its …
Citrus fruit trees are very appreciated around the world. Most varieties are native to southern parts of Asia and their fruits come in multiple kinds of shapes and colors. Even though lemons, oranges, and grapefruits are usually the first option when you think of a citrus tree, there are actually many other types worth some …
There are lots of flowers or shrubs that bring some colorful touches to your small garden. Due to size limitations, many people will steer clear from planting trees but there are actually some great options that can fit in your little yard. It’s all about selecting the correct tree type that doesn’t grow large enough …
If you have a mature tree in the garden, it’s difficult to work with its surroundings. Not all plants can be grown successfully in the shady area under trees. This is because there are some issues that need to be taken into account. Trees require a lot of nutrients and this can often translate to …
Whether you wish to repel mosquitoes, flies, or vegetable pests, there are many plants that can help you. This is thanks to certain plants’ natural properties. Depending on the type of insect, the emitted chemical substances can have a repelling effect. Even though lots of plants are harmless and many flowers seem pleasantly fragrant for …
There are different methods for bringing new plants to your garden but the most inexpensive one is to direct sow seeds. Some people might find the direct sowing process too difficult and stick to more convenient methods but it’s actually quite easy once you learn the basics. The best part about direct sowing seeds is …
While early spring may not be an ideal planting time for many vegetables, there are some plants that can still perform well. Despite the reduced temperatures and damp ground, some vegetables can still manage to produce a bountiful harvest in the spring. They go from seed to harvest even before summer settles in completely. Due …
If you’re an allergy sufferer, you will have some difficulties enjoying the beauty of a summer garden. It’s not fun getting stifled by pollen that quickly aggravates allergy symptoms. Thankfully, not all flowers activate your unpleasant allergy response in the same manner. You can remain sniffle-free by choosing to add allergy-friendly flowers to your yard. …