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Sometimes, cucumbers develop but fail to turn green or start out green only to become orange or yellow. Yellowing cucumbers might signal a problem but they are sometimes a natural occurrence. Knowing the difference is the first step, followed by making some changes to prevent abnormal yellowing.
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Prune plumeria trees to control the flower tree's size and promote healthy growth. The best time to prune a plumeria tree is during the dormant season.
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Trailing begonias work well in hanging containers or baskets and need ordinary care plus some occasional trimming to help them grow properly and avoid becoming leggy or straggly.
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Moses-in-the-cradle is a relatively easy subtropical plant that also works as a houseplant. Basic care involves proper sunlight, consistent moisture, and fertilizing.
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To grow Spanish lavender, place the fragrant plants in full sun and keep the soil moist when there isn't enough rain. Mulching helps to control weeds around Spanish lavender.
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You can grow Yukon Gold potatoes by prepping and planting certified disease-free seed potatoes in a sunny spot in well-drained soil. Fertilize and water regularly to encourage strong tuber growth.
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Macho fern, as the name suggests is big and strong. Also known as giant sword fern, this is an easy plant to grow and care for, although just a little extra TLC now and then won't hurt its feelings.
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Shamrock plants need feeding with a bloom-supporting fertilizer regularly and should be kept moist. They need partial to full shade and good air circulation.
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It's hard not to love the looks of the pretty American holly, especially when it's sporting those delightful red berries. It's easy to transplant a holly tree, but you have to make sure you pick the right time.
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Although grown in similar conditions, snow and snap peas have very distinct pods. Snap peas have fleshy round pods while snow pea pods are broad and very flat. Both have a slightly sweet taste, but snow peas are harvested young to prevent full pea development and bring out their optimum flavor.
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If you're wondering why your green peppers are turning black, there are several potential causes to consider. A fungal problem or a viral disease spread by insects called thrips could cause peppers to blacken, or blossom-end rot might be the problem.
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Ranunculus or Persian buttercup plants grow well in a container but needs it needs optimal protection from frost, and strong light. Although the plant may seem time consuming to grow, it only needs occasional fertilizing for best flowering. If you take care of it, the plant will flourish.
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Grow grape tomatoes in a pot to get a regular crop without planting a full vegetable garden. To thrive, tomatoes need large pots with loose, well-drained soil. Support the plants with tomato cages; regular fertilizer also helps.
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Grow Better Boy tomatoes in full sun with fertile soil and adequate water. This indeterminate tomato variety is a heavy producer and needs support to grow well.
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Zinnias are low maintanance, hardy annuals that add color to most gardens in the U.S. They're easy to grow and thrive in direct sunlight with regular watering. While zinnias are suseptible to mildew and certain fungal infections and insects, routine maintanance should help to prevent both.
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You often find the coleus plant growing outdoors as an annual or perennial in some areas, but coleus also works as a houseplant with enough light. Nutrient-dense potting soil, regular watering and other simple maintenance tasks keep the coleus plant healthy and thriving inside your home.
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While mums are often sold as potted plants in fall, you can also plant them in the garden. Proper care for mums in the summer months helps the plants bloom heavily in fall. They need regular water and high-phosphorus fertilizer in summer, along with regular trimming for bushiness and flower buds.
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Care for indoor ivy is relatively easy when you provide the plant with ample indirect sunlight. Water it regularly and fertilize occasionally to promote growth.
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Flowering annuals grown in containers add color to an apartment terrace, a garden patio or any other outdoor spot. When choosing plants for potting, add some zinnias (Zinnia elegans) for blossoms that keep coming all season long.
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Common problems with rosemary plants include underwatering, overwatering and pest infestations. Giving your rosemary plants ideal growing conditions can help prevent these problems.
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If you enjoy vegetable gardening, you can grow more in less space if you plant certain crops on a trellis.
Read MoreIf you're looking for a large plant with attractive foliage that can brighten an indoor spot, the "Song of Jamaica" (Dracaena reflexa "Song of Jamaica") could be the solution. A type of dracaena that can also grow outdoors in U.S.
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Few perennials can top the daylily (_Hemerocallis spp._) for colorful flowers that keep coming for several weeks during spring and summer. Available in thousands of cultivars with different features, the daylily gets its name from its characteristic of keeping each flower open for only one day.
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Basil is a tender plant that's quite sensitive to cold temperatures. Temperatures below 40 degrees F can damage the plant, while frost can kill it.
Read MoreAs winter approaches weigela benefits from protection from sun scald and fall watering as well as a quick cleanup of dead stems.
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The aspen (Populus tremuloides) is an attractive shade tree that's sometimes called the quaking aspen because its delicate leaves flutter and "quake" in the slightest breeze. It's a native American tree that grows in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 1 through 6.
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Few ground covers can match Japanese pachysandra (Pachysandra terminalis) for toughness and versatility. A shrubby evergreen that's about 8 inches tall, it grows as a dense, green carpet that spreads to cover areas in partial or total shade. It's a vigorous grower.
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