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Why Are There White Specks on a Hibiscus Plant?. Colorful variety is one great advantage of growing a garden, but if the white specks on your hibiscus flower or tree were not planned, you may be facing a problem with your plant. There are a number of factors that can cause white specks on hibiscus flowers and trees, and knowing what they are and how to fight them can save your plants, and possibly your whole garden.
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Read MoreHow to Repair a Crack in a Flagstone Patio. Flagstones form a sturdy base for a patio, and the variety of sizes, shapes and colors allow the installer to create unique patterns and designs. As reliable as these stones are, weathering and time will eventually wear down the stones, leading to cracks in the stones themselves. Patch cracks in flagstones with cement or concrete patches and mortar that will seal up the damage and stop your flagstones from looking broken and worn.
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Read MoreHow to Troubleshoot White Powder on Shrubs. Hundreds of types of plants throughout North America are susceptible to powdery mildew, a fungal disease characterized by patches of white or gray powder on the leaves. Plants, grass, trees and shrubs are all in danger of contracting powdery mildew, and the disease can potentially destroy the whole plant. The powder will be most evident on the leaves of the shrubs. Controlling and eliminating powdery mildew at its first sign in necessary to protect your garden.
Read MoreCatoni Aster Shrub Pests. The cotoneaster plant (sometimes referred to as a catoni aster shrub or hedge) is closely related to the rose, and the multiple species of this plant offer different coloring and sizes for variety in the garden. Regardless of the species, these plants grow as shrubs, generally reaching around 5 feet tall with colorful blooms. These plants grow best in full sun and rarely require supplemental watering, but they can suffer infestation from some pests that can cause damage to the plant.
Read MoreHow to Do a Rough-Finish Stucco. A plain, flat concrete surface provides nothing more than a dull, untextured gray appearance that does anything but excite the senses. To spice up the walls of your concrete building, add texture with an application of stucco. Stuccoing a building involves spreading a thin layer of new concrete over the surface that you can then rough up to create a textured, personalized finish. You can make the final stucco surface as rough as you like, as long as you correctly apply the stucco.
Read MoreHow Long Does It Take for a Cantaloupe to Mature from Planting?. Cantaloupe is one of the staples of summer, a sweet treat that hits grocery stores and produce stands across the country when the temperatures start to rise. The reason that we can get cantaloupe so early in the season is that the plants take only about three months to mature when properly planted and cared for, enabling households everywhere to enjoy their cool sweetness during the hottest months of the year.
Read MoreHow to Grow Ganoderma Lucidum. The Ganoderma lucidum mushrooms, also known as the reishi or lingzhi mushrooms, have served as a medicinal plant since ancient times. Ancient Asian remedies use Ganoderma lucidum to treat stress and sleeplessness, to boost the immune system and to reduce the size of some cancerous tumors. The mushroom can be cooked and eaten with meals or steeped in a tea for the medicinal benefits. Ganoderma grows naturally in the wild, but you can also cultivate the mushroom on a log to provide a constant supply for you and your family.
Read MoreWhat Happens When I Put Too Much Fertilizer on the Grass?. The nutrients included in fertilizer -- generally nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium, but sometimes including added benefits like calcium -- are sometimes the key to getting your lawn to sprout healthy and bright green as the spring turns into summer. However, overfertilizing grass can lead to serious damage that will ruin the look and feel of your lawn instead of promoting optimal health.
Read MoreTreatment for Lichen on Trees. You are more likely to find lichens on unhealthy trees, but lichens are not the cause of the trees' deterioration. Lichens are related to mold and moss and grow well on trees suffering from other issues, because the plants are not healthy enough to fight them off. Lichens do little damage other than blocking some sunlight from getting to the tree, but you can remove them for aesthetic reasons.
Read MoreWinter Gem Boxwood Pruning. Boxwood plants are generally grown for their ornamental appearance when planted in the home landscape, and the Winter Gem cultivar (Buxus Microphylla "Winter Gem") is particular decorative. The Winter Gem grows dense, thick, evergreen leaves. The shrub is compact, growing only to a height of about 2 feet and a spread of about 3 feet, so it can be used almost anywhere in the landscape. These plants also respond well to pruning, making them ideal for the grower that has a particular style or shape in mind.
Read MoreFloratam Grass Weed Control. Floratam grass, most commonly known as St. Augustine grass, is a popular selection for warm-climate lawns such as those in Texas, Florida and along the Gulf Coast of the United States. The grass is easily adaptable to many soil types and watering changes (from drought to flood), but despite its adaptability it must contend with weeds.
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