Elyse James

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Stories By Elyse James

  • Trees
    Trees By Elyse James November 4th, 2022

    How To Transplant A Holly Bush

    How to Transplant a Holly Bush. While it is not recommended that you transplant an already thriving holly (Ilex spp.) bush, it is possible to move an existing holly bush to a new location, if the need arises. Holly bushes are relatively hardy plants that can survive a transplant as long as the proper transplanting procedures are followed. Before moving a holly bush it is always a good idea to scope out the new location to ensure that it meets the holly’s growing requirements: partial shade to full sun, with well drained, acidic soil and eastern exposure.

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  • Produce
    Produce By Elyse James September 6th, 2022

    How To Grow Bananas Bigger

    How to Grow Bananas Bigger. When it comes to fruit production, the goal of the gardener is to produce not only the best tasting fruit, but the largest and most succulent. When growing bananas (Musa acuminate), consider a few important factors to ensure you're growing the biggest fruit possible. Bananas require high humidity, warm temperatures found in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 8b and 9, lots of water and a soil filled with nutrients. In order to grow larger banana fruit, you must tend to the plants daily to ensure all these conditions are met.

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