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Gardening Secrets: How to Grow Linden
Linden is not picky about soil, so it can be planted in any area.
Diana Dashkevich gardening gardening tips Garden 8 October 2023
Mulberry: Growing and Care
Mulberries begin to bear fruit in the 3rd or 4th year, but the berries are small. They become larger when the tree reaches 8-9 years of age. The bark of the trunk is brown, fissured, young branches are grayish-green or brownish, pubescent at the ends.
Diana Dashkevich berries gardening Garden 6 October 2023
Gardening Secrets: How to Grow Irga
Height is 3-8 m, on average up to 5 m. By the age of 40, the Canadian serviceberry becomes about 6 m tall and 7-8 m wide. Grows quickly (20-25 cm/year in height and width).
Diana Dashkevich berries gardening gardening tips Garden 6 October 2023
Plant illnesses that are hard to cure: Gardening insights
Garden plants often get sick - and some illnesses are harder to get rid of than others. In many cases, you have to get rid of plenty of trees and burn them just to stop it from spreading further.
Kate Yakimchuk gardening illnesses Garden 30 September 2023
Durian: How to Grow
This unusual fruit grows on trees whose distribution range includes the tropical countries of Southeast Asia, Central Africa, and South America.
Diana Dashkevich fruits gardening plants tips Garden 30 September 2023
More apples from an old tree: Gardening tips
Old apple trees tend to fruit less, and it's a natural process - at some point, you have to plant new trees instead of old ones. Meanwhile, if your old apple tree still produces fruits, you can do a few things to make your harvest bigger.
Kate Yakimchuk fruits apples tips Garden 30 September 2023
Growing avocados: Gardening tips
Avocados are amazing fruits that contain plenty of healthy fats - and that's why you should eat them regularly. Meanwhile, they can be pretty expensive - and that's why many people decide to grow them in their gardens.
Kate Yakimchuk avocado gardening tips Garden 15 September 2023
Growing cocoa trees: Gardening tips
Most people assume that it's extremely hard to grow cocoa trees, but it's not always true - you just need to live in a region with a suitable climate. If you're lucky, then you can start growing your own cocoa beans - and maybe even making your own chocolate!
Kate Yakimchuk cocoa gardening plants Garden 15 September 2023
You should burn infected tree branches: It's time to stop the disease
If you're a keen gardener, then you probably know that it's always better to burn the infected tree branches left from pruning. While it seems quite logical on its own, lots of inexperienced gardeners neglect that rule - so the disease spreads further.
Kate Yakimchuk pruning illness fire Garden 10 September 2023
Gardening Secrets: How to Grow Canada Spruce
The plant does not tolerate soil compaction and moisture stagnation - therefore it must be planted in places where groundwater is deep. The soil is better to choose loamy, well-drained and moderately moist.
Diana Dashkevich gardening gardening tips Garden 10 September 2023
Plant diseases that can't be cured: It's easier to prevent them to save your garden
Gardeners want their garden plants to be healthy and thriving - and it's not that hard to achieve, unless they become ill. Plant illnesses can be as contagious as human ones, and some of them are basically impossible to cure.
Kate Yakimchuk pruning illness gardening Garden 10 September 2023
Why you should apply chemicals on garden tree bark: Keep your garden safe and healthy
Tree bark protects your garden trees well, but it can be easily damaged - and it's your time to save your plants. Gardeners may use chemicals on garden tree bark for various reasons, depending on the specific needs and goals of their landscaping or tree care.
Kate Yakimchuk bark chemicals gardening Garden 9 September 2023
Sudden oak death: One of the deadliest plant diseases
Gardeners care about their plants a lot, but some diseases are hard to identify, and even harder to cure - and one of them is called "sudden oak death". It sounds pretty terrifying, and it actually is - it's highly contagious, and it can kill your garden trees pretty quickly as well.
Kate Yakimchuk oak illness gardening Garden 6 September 2023
Why you should plant some apple trees in fall: Surprising benefits
Most people assume that planting fruit trees should only happen in spring, but it's not always true. Planting apple trees in the fall has several advantages that contribute to their successful establishment and growth.
Kate Yakimchuk apples gardening seasons Garden 3 September 2023
Why garden trees emit resin: A sign of damage
Garden trees, like other types of trees, emit resin as a natural defense mechanism and to protect themselves from various threats. Resin is a sticky, viscous substance that trees produce in response to injury, infection, or environmental stress.
Kate Yakimchuk damage resin Garden 1 September 2023
Plant enough trees to provide enough apples your family: Finding the perfect number
Not everyone needs a huge garden - sometimes a few apple trees is enough to grow enough apples for your family. The number of apple trees you need to provide enough fruit for your family depends on several factors, including the size of your family, the apple tree variety, the yield of the trees, and your consumption patterns.
Kate Yakimchuk apples fruits gardening Garden 30 August 2023
Apple varieties that are hard to find in the USA: Delicious, but rare
In the United States, there are numerous apple varieties available, but some are rarer and harder to find due to factors like regional availability, limited cultivation, and popularity. It doesn't mean that it's impossible, though - if you specifically want some of these apples, you just need to put more effort to find them.
Kate Yakimchuk gardening varieties apples fruits Garden 30 August 2023
Roots go deep: Learn more about garden trees with the deepest root systems
Certain types of trees are known for having deep-rooting systems that extend far beneath the soil's surface. These deep roots provide stability, access to water, and nutrient absorption for the trees.
Kate Yakimchuk roots gardening Garden 27 August 2023
Thin your garden: How to understand that there are too many trees in your garden
Recognizing when there are too many trees in your garden is important for maintaining a balanced and healthy outdoor space. Overcrowded trees can lead to competition for resources, hinder growth, and even pose safety risks.
Kate Yakimchuk gardening tips mistakes Garden 26 August 2023
Gardening Secrets: How to Grow an Orange Tree
The period of full ripening of oranges is 6-12 or even 14 months from the moment of flowering. Oranges can be harvested within 2-3 months before they are overripe. The optimal time to harvest an orange tree depends on the conditions in your area.
Diana Dashkevich oranges gardening Garden 26 August 2023