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If a mite problem develops, be sure to wash the leaves with a soapy water mixture. Choose a container for the palm 2 inches larger than the nursery pot. The pot should have adequate drainage holes.

The tender growths are best when harvested before showing their tips above the soil. So if you are a bamboo shoot fan, read on for more information on how to grow bamboo shoots for eating.is in the grass family of plants and grows fairly easily and rapidly...

Use the lowest deck setting on your mower.Regardless of the method you use to kill bamboo plants, expect that it will take you two to three years of treating the infested area before you will completely control bamboo spread.How to Control Bamboo Spread...

Bamboo needs plenty of water and good drainage.In the winter, the roots are at risk of cold. Protect them by wrapping the pot in burlap orIf you have especially cold winters, it might be safest and easiest to bring your container grown bamboo indoors.

And then their neighbor's. This reputation isn't unfounded, and you shouldn't plant bamboo without first doing some research. , and because of this, gardeners tend to shy away from it.

The leaves of black bamboo are evergreen, bright green and lanceolate in shape.Black bamboo can grow under varying light conditions, from full sun to partial shade. You will want to plant your plants 3-5 feet (.91-1.5 m.) apart for this purpose.

‘Pingwu' will do well in USDA zones 6-9.‘Oprins Selection' (or Green Panda), is another clumping, cold hardy and heat tolerant bamboo. The genusis an example of a pachymorph or clumping variety that is also a cold tolerant bamboo variety.The hardy...

Remove the plants, taking care to remove all of the roots to prevent the spread of the disease to other plants. A healthy stand of bamboo is surprisingly resistant to pests and diseases.

Repeat applications are usually necessary because miticides don't kill newly laid eggs.Oil sprays, which kill adults, larva and eggs, are effective if applied at the right time. Many growers have good luck with, and there are several types available in...

This will give the new bamboo clump some added protection while it establishes itself. Once you see fresh new shoots coming up, you can remove the shade fabric, but keep the soil moist throughout the year.

The running, more invasive type. Dig a hole that is twice as wide as the rootball on your bamboo. Set the bamboo in the hole and spread the roots out some in the hole. Also, check with your local extension office beforehand to see if planting the running...

They are more closely related to turf grass than they are to a tree. Organic compost provides a variety of soil nutrients at a modest rate. Some are majestic giants soaring to over one-hundred feet in the air.

Is turning brown; is that normal? If you suspect, look for tiny specks and fine webbing on the leaves.can do a lot of damage when left unchecked. Even natural fertilizer, such astolerate winters in climates as far north as USDA planting zone 5.

Clusters of red berries abound and are useful for indoor holiday arrangements. Heavenly bamboo is the common name of this plant; it is not related to plants in theHeavenly bamboo care is simple and straightforward.

Pruning heavenly bamboo plants keeps these foundation shrubs dense and bushy. Start by cutting back heavenly bamboo canes. In spring and summer it offers frothy white flowers that turn to bright berries in autumn and winter.

Yes, we are in the tropics and the weather is very fast-changing, forecast warned of a cold air mass arriving from South Pole bringing possibly rain, this is it! No problem, we have done enough for today and can stop working.

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The plant in question is Dracaena Sanderiana.After harvesting, the tips of the branches are cut and sealed, and the bundle of sticks (as few as three, and as many as - MANY) is placed in clear water.

It is difficult to overwater bamboo- generally the more water it gets the faster it grows (grown in heavy clay, some bamboo can rot, however). And if given too little water, most will start to show some leaf curl before things get seriously out of order.

Which shots above are of Mars and which are of Venus?Note: I apologize if I offended anyone... Since I am a male, it is difficult for me to approach this subject totally objectively...

Consider making a screen printed botanical tea towel based on a photograph of one of your favorite plants. I then pulled the frame up from the fabric, and allowed the resulting image to dry.After it was completely dry, I heat set the image, thus completing...

Just digging a hole slightly larger than the soil ball from the pot is not going to pass muster here! For each tree or plant, you must be sure to dig deep enough to remove any obstructions to strong, solid and deep root growth before backfilling and planting.

Like other grasses, it is always in motion. As an added benefit, it isWhile most of us prefer traditional medicines that we purchase at the pharmacy, it should be noted that bamboo muhly has been used for chest and bowel ailments.

Herbaceous plants and exotic flowers are impressive enough in a tropical garden, but to really complete the look, you need some genuine trees with the tropical look as well. Many of the trees I've presented in this article, such as Tree of Heaven, may...

I plan to make mounds of zucchini bread and give them as gifts. Mix well and store in tightly sealed jars. New and experienced gardeners alike will love a gift of seeds.For a unique gift that doubles as an ornament, make a seed ball to hang on your tree...

Polyscias species have been known to cause abut it seems rare. This aralia has ruffley compound leaves on light colored "trunk." One variety has been called "parsley aralia" and it does look a bit like parsley growing on a very small tree.

Ugh, tax time! Are you wishing that you had a magic money tree? A minor point but one that some readers may find importantMoney Tree art at left by the incomparable "Inky" Used here with permission, Thank you! Inky Art not to be used elsewhere without...