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Big Pumpkin Varieties. There’s something about pumpkins that brings out the kid in most people. Perhaps the most intriguing pumpkins of all are the big varieties. Big pumpkin varieties are most often used for decoration, carving and contests to see who can grow the largest. Growing big pumpkin varieties begins with selecting the right seed.
Read MoreHow to Increase Zucchini Yields. Zucchini is a versatile vegetable in that it can be used in recipes for appetizers, side dishes and desserts. While zucchini is available year-round in grocery stores, the best time to capture the full flavor of this healthy vegetable is in late spring and early summer when fresh zucchini begin to produce. One zucchini plant can easily provide for a family of four and when proper care is taken, even greater yields can be expected.
Read MoreHow to Troubleshoot Pole Beans With Yellow Leaves. Pole beans make a great addition to any garden as they are easy to grow, don't require a lot of space, unless you plan on canning, and provide a plentiful harvest. Gardeners appreciate the lush, green foliage that pole beans offer; however, when yellow leaves appear, one should act quickly to determine the cause and treat accordingly. Yellow leaves on pole beans do not necessarily mean the beans are dying, but without prompt attention could render unfavorable results in bean production and death of the plant.
Read MoreHow to Take Care of a Vermilion Plant. Vermilion, or smooth cordgrass, is a common plant that thrives along the shorelines of warm coastal wetlands of the United States and plays an important role in erosion control. Vermilion is a sustainable and renewable resource making an excellent instrument for coastal restoration and preservation projects. Once established, vermilion can grow to varying heights of 24 to 72 inches and spreads via underground rhizomes making it a hardy contender when proper care is given when planted.
Read MoreHow To Care For a Money Tree (Pachira Plant). If you have a superstitious nature, chances are you may have a Pachira Aquatica, or Money Tree plant, in your home or office. Since the Money Tree is believed to bring good luck, it just makes sense that one would want it to be as healthy and viable as it can possibly be. Even though these plants are steadfast in their own right, taking heed to the general care of a Money Tree plant can help ensure its longevity.
Read MoreProper Care for a Money Tree. When given proper care, a money tree plant makes an ideal addition for containers, rock gardens or indoor house plants. There are several varieties of money tree plants; the most common being Crassula ovate, Lunaria annua and Pachira aquatic, with nicknames such as Money Tree or Jade. Money tree plants are succulent indoor house plants often displayed as braided bonsai plants. These evergreen plants have numerous trunks that grow upward in various directions, tending to wind around each other. The foliage of a money tree is lush and green at the top of the plant, resembling a small tree.
Read MoreHow to Use Dog Hair to Keep Rabbits Out of Your Garden. Rabbits are adorable and seemingly harmless, except when it comes to your garden that you've toiled in tirelessly. Just when it's time to reap the rewards of your labor, those adorable creatures are beating you to the harvest. There are ways to effectively keep rabbits at bay without harming them; one is by using dog hair. Don't have a dog? Visit a local groomer or veterinarian, they will be happy to help you out.
Read MoreHow to Keep Sunflower Seeds From Getting Moldy. Sunflower seeds are excellent savers for the next planting season; whether they are purchased seeds that did not get planted or seeds harvested from sunflowers you've raised. In order for sunflower seeds to germinate, sunflower seeds must receive proper care and storage to prevent molding and decay. Additionally, one seed's decay can ruin an entire collection of seeds when stored in the same container. Minimizing the danger of mold overtaking your sunflower seeds requires a few straightforward steps.
Read MoreHow to Straighten Apple Trees. Whether you have a few apple trees or an entire orchard, each tree has the potential to grow unruly and bent. Since there are many determining factors for trees growing crooked such as the type of soil they are planted in, weather conditions (ice or wind), the root system of the tree, an obstruction, or sometimes, a rushed, mechanical planting can be to blame. No matter what the cause, an apple tree growing crooked can be corrected with the least effort while the tree is still young and less established.
Read MoreHow to Plant Lycopodium Seeds. Lycopodium is a type of evergreen often found growing upright and trailing in the wild, also known as ground pine and running cedar. These plants are commonly used for Christmas decoration and can vary from low-lying ferns to ground creeping vines. 'Planting seeds' is a term used loosely when referring to lycopodium, as this plant does not produce actual seeds. Lycopodium is a spore-bearing plant that produces both eggs and sperm within each spore in order to reproduce. Although germination is slow, starting a lycopodium from plant spores can be done successfully.
Read MoreHow to Care for Exotic Angel Plants. Exotic angel plants are perfect indoor plants that provide lush foliage and blooms that captivate and intrigue. Up to 400 varieties are available and include both climbers and trailers. Like most tropical plants, exotic angel plants thrive in humid and moist environments, which can be achieved indoors by making a few adjustments. Although exotic angel plants do not require special care, meeting the basic needs for your variety will ensure a healthy plant with showy foliage.
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