Spider Mites
There are numerous kinds of mites, also known as spider mites, and many feed on plants. They congregate in dense colonies in webs on the undersides of leaves. Symptoms of their feeding show up as silvering or a ... [... more]
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Miniature Roses For The Holidays
Not so long ago, miniature roses were almost strictly the province of hobbyists, usually ones already bitten by the rose-growing bug. But now, thanks to the influence of European gardeners and nurseries, an entirely ... [... more]
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Growing Herbs Indoors
My mother, co-founder of Richters Herbs, grows herbs indoors in window boxes. She "plants" herbs in their pots in a window box filled with soil up to the rim of the pots. This system may seem odd, because the roots ... [... more]
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Growing Citrus In Containers
For the most part, the areas where home gardeners plant the citrus trees are the same areas where citrus is grown commercially. But if space is limited or climate isn't suitable, it's still possible to enjoy these ... [... more]
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An Intelligent Indoor Plant Light
It’s great to brighten up a cold winter day by growing plants under lights indoors. Even a small African violet or orchid on a desk or table can help lift spirits. Now a new indoor plant light system makes growing ... [... more]
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Garden Shopping By Mail And Web
Shopping by mail or the Web is like having the world's largest garden center at your fingertips, an experience most gardeners instinctively understand. They've come to rely on the convenience and variety that remote ... [... more]
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Forcing Paper White Narcissus
The process of forcing paper white narcissus is a blend of flower arranging and indoor gardening, and simpler than either. Forced paper whites spend all their energy in growth and bloom, and can be discarded when the ... [... more]
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Cactus Rustling
Use of cacti in water conserving, xeriscape landscape designs and the collection of rare cacti by "cactophiles" from around the world are a multi-million dollar business. The legal and illegal harvesting are ... [... more]
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Forcing Tulips Indoors
Chill bulbs. Before tulips will sprout and produce flowers, they need a chilling period to simulate winter. Without this period, the bulbs won't grow or won't produce a good-quality flower. You can simulate winter by ... [... more]
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Chiritas From China
For best flowering, give the plants daytime temperatures from 65° to 75° F, with a 10° F drop at night and protection from strong direct sunlight. During winter, grow the plants under fluorescent lights. Chiritas ... [... more]
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Controlling Whiteflies And Aphids
An aphid's life. Aphids like the low light levels and cool conditions of spring and fall. They will attack all plant parts but prefer young, succulent growth. There are many species of aphids, some named after the ... [... more]
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Cymbidium Orchids
The individual flowers range in size from 2 to 5 inches in diameter, depending on the variety. Plant breeders have developed a wide spectrum of colors, including white, green, orange, burgundy, bronze, pink, and ... [... more]
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