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Crabapple Tree Fungus. While the ornamental crabapple tree is a common landscaping choice for homeowners, it is not unusual for trees to fall prey to an array of diseases and pests. Fungus problems are especially difficult to get rid of, but fortunately there are several things a homeowner can do to prevent and control damage to crabapple trees.
Read MoreWhat Type of Stem Does a Sunflower Plant Have?. A seedling sunflower's stem, or stalk, is made up of the Epicotyl, which is just above the first leaves (the cotyledons) of the plant, and the hypocotyl, which is below. The woody mature stems are sturdy, round, and often branch out to hold additional blooms depending on the sunflower variety.
Read MoreHow to Keep Flowers Alive in a Vase. As soon as fresh flowers have been cut, they can no longer take in water and nutrients through the roots. Make certain they live longer by replenishing the water supply as soon as possible. Put cut flowers in fresh water right away and give them the right amount of attention to increase their life in a vase. It doesn't matter if you cut the flowers from your own garden or bring them home from a store--the care is the same.
Read MoreHomemade Pest Control for Sunflowers. Making a homemade insecticide with a few natural items from your kitchen is a safe and economical alternative to commercial products. Sunflowers are hardier than most plants and are able to withstand attacks from the majority of garden pests. The most common sunflower invaders are aphids and ants, who create a type of mutual farming community on sunflower branches. Sometimes gardeners will plant sunflowers throughout gardens to purposely lure aphids and ants away from other plants and then douse the pests with an insecticide.
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