K.C. Morgan
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Stories By K.C. Morgan
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Why Are My Camellias Turning Brown?
Why Are My Camellias Turning Brown?. Camellias grow on flowering shrubs that resemble small trees. The flowers grow in shades of white, pink, red and purple. Diseases, pests and weather problems may compromise the overall health of camellia plants, turning flowers and foliage brown. Identifying and treating the problem is the only way to maintain plant health and avoid losing camellias entirely.
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Winter Blooming Roses
Winter Blooming Roses. Roses are a classic flower grown all over the world, both indoors and out. Commonly, roses are associated with the summer because so many species of the flowers bloom during this season. Winter-blooming roses follow a flowering pattern that's opposite to those summer blooms, providing color and life when many other garden plants lie dormant.
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Poisonous Small Red Berries On The Lawn
Poisonous Small Red Berries on the Lawn. Many weeds, vines and shrubs produce poisonous berries that are toxic to animals and/or humans. Small, red berries may fall to the lawn, putting them in easy reach of children and house pets putting them in danger if the berries are ingested or even touched by exposed skin. Symptoms of toxicity from berries include skin rash, vomiting, nausea and drowsiness.
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Poisonous Palm Plants
Poisonous Palm Plants. Palm trees (Arecaceae spp.) have distinct foliage that makes them attractive indoor and outdoor plants. Many gardeners add palm trees to their landscaping to make their outdoor areas look like a tropical oasis. The sweeping foliage provides shade, vertical landscape elements and color; some palm varieties feature berrylike seed-pod clusters. But precautions may be called for when it comes to poisonous palm plant varieties that present a danger to people, pets and native wildlife.
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Hass Avocado Leaves Are Turning Yellow
Hass Avocado Leaves Are Turning Yellow. Yellow leaves on an avocado tree signal a potentially serious, even fatal, problem. The Hass avocado tree is susceptible to the same cultivation and disease problems that may affect other avocado species. Native to California, the Hass avocado tree is named for Rudolph Hass, who successfully grew a found seed in his yard to produce the fruit-bearing tree. Yellow leaves aren't just unsightly, they're a problem. Cultivation deficiencies, virus and disease may be to blame for yellow leaves.
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When To Trim Japanese Boxwoods?
When to Trim Japanese Boxwoods?. Japanese boxwood (Buxus microphylla var. japonica) has been cultivated as a landscape plant in the United States for more than a century. Hardy to U.S. Department of Agriculture hardiness zone 5, Japanese boxwood is resilient to cold temperatures as low as minus 20 degrees Fahrenheit. Japanese boxwood grows with dense foliage, making it useful as a landscaping and topiary shrub. Boxwood shrubs must be trimmed regularly to maintain a neat shape. Time trimming appropriately to avoid doing damage.
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Trovita Orange Trees
Trovita Orange Trees. Trovita oranges probably originated from Washington navel oranges, though the tree grows best in the milder California climate, thriving in desert conditions. Oranges from the trovita tree have few seeds and a sweet, juicy taste. Under the right conditions and with the right care, trovita orange trees may be grown by home gardeners.
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How To Kill Crabgrass In Bermuda Grass
How to Kill Crabgrass in Bermuda Grass. Crabgrass and Bermuda grass are similar in appearance. Both are warm-season grasses that grow well in hot weather, but crabgrass is largely unwanted in lawns by homeowners. Crabgrass has a faint hint of blue to it and is an annual grass that appears in hot summer months. Killing crabgrass in a Bermuda grass lawn is a little tricky, because you don't want to cause any damage to the grass you want to keep.
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Why Are The Peaches Rotten Before They Are Ripe?
Why Are the Peaches Rotten Before They Are Ripe?. Peach trees, Prunus persica, produce edible fruits that have a sweet, juicy flavor. Amateur and professional gardeners alike grow peach trees to enjoy the fruits, but problems may prevent this practice. If fruit begins to start rotting on the tree, it could be a sign of potentially severe problems.
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