Lani Thompson
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Stories By Lani Thompson
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Yellowing Leaves On A Grapevine
Yellowing Leaves on a Grapevine. Grapes make up one of the oldest crops, and humans have been growing them for thousands of years. Some species, especially those that are native to North America, are easy to grow, but wine grapes can pose a challenge. In addition to nutritional deficiencies, grapes are susceptible to many fungal and viral diseases that can cause leaves to yellow and vines to die.
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My Oak Tree Has Yellow Balls Growing On The Leaves
My Oak Tree Has Yellow Balls Growing on the Leaves. The yellow "balls" growing on your oak leaves are abnormal growths of plant tissue called galls. Galls can also be found on other parts of the tree, including the branches, acorns and bark. Leaf galls may not look attractive, but they won't kill your tree.
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What To Do If Your Bromeliads Are Brown
What to Do If Your Bromeliads Are Brown. Bromeliads include a wide range of plant species, such as pineapples and Spanish moss, that all share two common traits. Their leaves are arranged in a spiral known as a rosette, and their leaves contain trichomes, which are shield-shaped clusters of cells known as scales. These scales have different functions such as helping to reduce water loss, absorbing moisture and protecting plants from radiation. Most bromeliads are grown for their colorful leaves, which can be gray, maroon, green, spotted or striped. Leaves that turn brown indicate a cultural problem or an attack by weevils.
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Does Soda Ash Kill Moss?
Does Soda Ash Kill Moss?. Moss grows on your shady lawn when there’s an underlying problem such as acidic soil, or poorly drained, compacted or wet soil. Often you’ll find that there’s more than one problem. Identifying the problem is important if you want to control moss because, if you don’t fix the underlying problem, it will grow back following treatment. Moss can be difficult to eradicate, but soda ash often kills it.
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What Is The Problem If My Ficus Tree Leaves Are Brown At The Tips?
What Is the Problem if My Ficus Tree Leaves Are Brown at the Tips?. There are over 800 species of Ficus, including well-known trees like the rubber tree and the weeping fig. These trees, which are native to India and Asia, are known for their glossy, leathery leaves that seem to drop every time their environment changes. However, if your ficus leaves are turning brown at the tips, it’s probably due to moisture problems, a lack of nutrients or disease.
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Dwarf Ixora Diseases
Dwarf Ixora Diseases. Ixora is an evergreen shrub that is related to gardenias. It produces clusters of red, yellow and pink flowers with tubular throats. Sometimes the flowers produce edible purplish-black berries, but they are not very tasty. Dwarf ixoras have tiny leaves and seldom grow more than 3 feet tall. They are easy to grow and maintain, although they are susceptible to some diseases.
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Troy-Bilt Lawn Mower Repair
Troy-Bilt Lawn Mower Repair. Many lawn mower problems are repaired with the help of the Troy-Bilt owner’s manual. Before you start, several steps ensure your safety. Make sure the lawn mower isn’t running and all parts, especially the blade, are stopped. Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it against the engine so that it doesn’t start accidentally. Wear safety goggles protecting your eyes.
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Why Is My Oak Tree Weeping?
Why Is My Oak Tree Weeping?. Slime flux, or wet wood, is a bacterial infection that causes trees to "weep" or "bleed" sap from the large branches or trunk of a tree. This "weeping" is called "fluxing". Slime flux attacks a wide range of trees including birch, maple, elm, willow and oak, and is common in large landscape trees.
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Bugs On Plumeria Plants
Bugs on Plumeria Plants. Plumeria are tropical trees with dark green leathery leaves and white, yellow or pink flowers that are known for their heady fragrance. Although they can grow 20 feet tall or higher in the wild, gardeners often control their size by planting them in pots. Plumeria are easy to grow, but many bugs attack them.
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What Fruit Grows On Palm Trees?
What Fruit Grows on Palm Trees?. There are about 1,100 different species of palm trees on Earth, most growing in tropical areas of the world. The fruit of each tree varies, ranging from the berry like fruits of the California fan palm to the fleshy fruit of the coconut palm. Some fruits are even covered in scales.
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Black Spots On Leaves Of Sunflowers
Black Spots on Leaves of Sunflowers. Sunflowers are easy to grow and they've been cultivated as a crop for around 3,000 years. However, they are susceptible to at least 30 different diseases caused by fungi, bacteria and viruses. The five most serious diseases are all caused by fungi and, of those, three of them cause black spots to appear on the leaves.
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