Lemon trees are native to Asia and grow best in tropical and subtropical regions. If you live in USDA zones 9 to 11 you can grow lemon trees there. Lemon trees can grow up to 20 feet tall and 10 feet wide. They are toxic to animals. These trees are drought tolerant but are not tolerant to frost. If the weather in your region has extreme winters you can grow them in containers. The…
Guava is a tropical tree that can grow up to 10m. Its lifespan is about 40 years. There are many varieties of guava which vary in size and colour. Guava fruits are delicious and consuming them has many health benefits. Guava trees are not tolerant to severe frost, so it’s best to grow them in pots or containers if you live in colder regions. If you live in the tropical…
Chikoo or sapodila is a fruit tree that is native to Mexico and tropical countries of South America. Native plants grow up to 30 m tall and 1.5m in diameter whereas dwarf varieties can grow up to 3 feet tall. It is rich in vitamins A, and C, folate, antioxidants, potassium, copper and iron. Sapotas can be grown from seeds or grafting. Here is how to grow chikoo in your…
Have you ever wondered why your chickens lose a lot of feathers at a particular time of the year? This is because of molting, a natural process that happens in chickens. Molting is the process in which chickens drop their old feathers to regrow new ones. Molting generally occurs in chickens when the season changes from warmer to colder periods. Chickens usually start to molt when they are 16 to…
Buckwheat is an annual flowering plant that grows up to 60cm. It is a pseudocereal that is related to sorrel, knotweed and rhubarb. Growing buckwheat in your garden can benefit you in many ways. Buckwheat is a short season that grows in 10-12 weeks. It grows best in the spring and fall seasons. It is neither frost-tolerant nor drought-tolerant. Buckwheat needs moist well-draining sandy loam soil to grow well. It…
Pomegranate trees are easy to grow and they can grow anywhere between 3 feet to 30 feet tall. They are not affected by any kind of pests and diseases and are easy to maintain. Pomegranate trees take about 3 to 6 years to mature and give fruits. You can grow dwarf varieties in containers. These trees are self-pollinating and help to attract many pollinators. Here is how to grow a pomegranate tree at home. Growing conditions…
Papaya is a tropical fruit tree that is native to Central America. It grows well in tropical and subtropical regions. The native papaya tree can grow up to 30 feet tall and the dwarf variety can grow up to 6 feet tall. You can grow papaya in your backyard or if you don’t have enough space you can grow papaya in containers. Some of the dwarf papaya varieties include Red…
Stunted Cosmos plant Fertilizing your plants can help them to get the nutrients they require for their overall growth. But at the same time over fertilized plants can cause more harm than good. Overfertilizing your plants can burn their roots. Signs of over-fertilized plants: Luckily, you can still treat your plants during the initial stages of over fertilization reversing this condition. How to treat an overfertilized plant. Plants that are…
Coffee grounds have many uses in your garden. They can help in improving overall soil fertility. Although they can improve the soil they must be used in less amounts. You can mix coffee grounds with compost before using it on plants. Benefits of using coffee grounds for plants. Disadvantages of using coffee beans Certain plants don’t like coffee grounds. Some of them include Roses, chrysanthemums, garlic, lemon tree and sagebrush. How to use coffee…
Thrips are small microscopic insects that range from 0.5mm to 14mm in size. There are about 6000 types of thrips and most of them feed on plants. These insects feed on plants by puncturing the outer layer and sucking out the cell contents. This leads to silvering, and discolouration of the leaf’s surface which eventually kills the plants. They also leave excrement on the plant’s leaves and this can be…
