Plant Care

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Plum
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Pruning Plum

Scientific NamePrunus subg. Prunus Special ConsiderationsPlum trees are susceptible to Silver Leaf disease. Infected branches should be removed and placed in the trash. Dispose of the diseased branches in the trash. Do not recycle and do not compost. Plum trees also are susceptible to gumming …
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pomegranate
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Pruning Pomegranate

Scientific NamePunica granatum  Special ConsiderationsPomegranates can be trained as a tree but grow naturally as a bush made of a tall, arching thicket of canes. If grown as a bush, it is best to keep the diameter of the base to no more than 18-24 inches to make pruning easier and the fruit more…
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Pruning Fruit tree
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Pruning Fruit Trees

Monthly Care | Plant Care | Fertilizing | Pruning | Propagating | Planting | Tools | Garden Sanitation | Health & Safety in the Garden     When & How to Prune Common Fruit Trees Special considerations for pruning fruit treesFruit trees merit their own special section on…
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Saving seeds
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Seeds: Collecting & Storing

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Houseplants
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Houseplant Care

Monthly Care | Plant Care | Fertilizing | Pruning | Propagating | Seed Saving | Planting | Tools | Garden Sanitation | Health & Safety in the GardenHow to Care for Houseplants Plants growing indoors need some specialized care.  While they don’t face the weather extremes that outdoor plants do,…
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ornamental grass
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Ornamental Grasses

These are evergreen grasses that look good all year. Water Provide water during periods of drought; if not watered during these times, they tend to go dormant which results in brown foliage. Feed Dont add fertilizer; will become floppy if too much is added.
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succulents
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Propagating Succulents

Corrine Kutx, Unsplash Succulents are among the easiest plants to propagate. Snap off baby succulents (pups) growing right off the parent plant or make a cutting of a stem. You can take succulent cuttings in the fall, spring, or summer. Pruning/cutting tools.
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Bulbs

Lilies are amongst the most popular bulbs. Julia Kadel, Unsplash If you love showy flowers, bulbs are for you. Bulbs, corms, and tubers store the food that keeps the plant alive during dormant periods.
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Layering

With layering, stems are induced to produce "adventitious" roots while they remain attached to the parent plant. Adventitious roots are those produced in an unusual time or position. Blackberries are great candidates for tip layering.
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Pruning Fundamentals

> Before you start pruning > Understand new wood & old wood > When to prune > Make a pruning plan > What to prune and remove > How much to remove #1.
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