Maryellen Cicione

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Stories By Maryellen Cicione

  • Trees
    Trees By Maryellen Cicione November 4th, 2022

    Growth Stages Of A Fig Tree

    Growth Stages of a Fig Tree. The fig tree has a lot going for it, making it a prime choice for the home gardener. The tree is a vision of beauty in full bloom, easy to care for, offers many varieties and is tolerant of many types of weather, though it thrives best in climates with hot summers and cold winters. The growth stages of a fig tree provide intriguing cultivation, as you watch it mature from a seedling to a majestic fruit-bearing wonder that can reach upwards of 30 feet tall.

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  • Structures
    Structures By Maryellen Cicione November 3rd, 2022

    How To Make A Simple Weathervane

    How to Make a Simple Weathervane. From forecasting wind direction to decorating an outdoor structure or garden, a weathervane represents a timeless folk art classic. Weathervanes have been part of history as far back as the 1st century B.C. Commonly used by farmers and sailors to track the wind's changing direction, weathervanes have been a useful tool through the ages. Made in all shapes and sizes, weathervanes represent true Americana in many popular designs, such as a rooster, horse, eagle, merchant ship, or arrow. Some weathervanes are three dimensional and made from elaborate materials, while others are more basic and made from wood. Anyone can make a simple weathervane in just a few hours and design or paint it to reflect their style and interests.

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  • Trees
    Trees By Maryellen Cicione September 6th, 2022

    Uses For Mango Peel

    Uses for Mango Peel. One of the most popular fruits around the world, the mango provides a juicy, sweet and delicious present within its peel. While we commonly cut and peel back the skin of the mango to get to its luscious flesh, the exterior of this tropical fruit holds some healthy and nutritious benefits as well. Uses for mango peel vary around the globe, ranging from food applications to medicinal purposes. They add another dimension to a fruit that already gets high marks for its taste and versatility.

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  • Lawn Care
    Lawn Care By Maryellen Cicione September 6th, 2022

    Ornamental Plants That Cause Allergies

    Ornamental Plants That Cause Allergies. Because the majority of ornamental plants produce flowers,many also cause allergies when the flowers release pollen grains into the air. For home gardeners concerned about allergies, choosing plants that are pollinated by insects or that produce relatively small amounts of airborne pollen allows the enjoyment of ornamental plants without the sneezing, stuffy noses, watery eyes, or scratchy throats of allergic reactions.

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  • Flowers
    Flowers By Maryellen Cicione September 6th, 2022

    Hardy Outdoor Hanging Plants That Handle Heat Well

    Hardy Outdoor Hanging Plants That Handle Heat Well. While some outdoor plants droop and burn in the heat, full sun and hot temperatures are a treat for many annuals and perennials. With hardy outdoor hanging plants that handle heat well, you can accent areas of your landscape that get direct sun most of the day. Regions of the country that enjoy high temperatures much of the year can also take advantage of plants that thrive in the heat. Choices of resilient outdoor plants range from uprights that add fullness in a hanging plant container to trailers that provide sweeping foliage as it hangs over the planter.

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  • Produce
    Produce By Maryellen Cicione September 6th, 2022

    How To Care For Sick Plants

    How to Care for Sick Plants. Just a slight imbalance in soil, light conditions, temperature and watering can make a plant sick. So can pests and fungus. Caring for sick plants is a process of diagnosing symptoms and implementing corrective measures. There are standard procedures to follow regardless of whether the sick patient is a houseplant or an outdoor plant. Once you determine the root of the problem, you can take steps to alleviate the cause and nurse your plant back to health.

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