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While not prized as highly as a cooking apple as Granny Smith, the flavor mellows enough after a short period of storage to be more palatable out of hand. The acidic flavor lessens the longer the apple is left on the tree, and some growers sweeten the...

The nickname describes the scented sap that oozes down the trunk and hardens into gummy clumps.Not all trees that incorporate the name "gum" are Eucalyptus trees. For instance, the Sweetgum earned its name from American pioneers who used to scrape material...

The hard nut is produced within a green husk, which is removed before planting the seed. The macadamia tree grows to 40 feet in height with a spreading crown. If there is no rain, provide the tree with 1 inch of water a week.Fertilize the macadamia tree...

In addition to plankton and seaweed found in other areas of the ocean, the coral reef is home to mangroves., which are large and shrub-like. Plant life in the neritic zone is especially important to the ecosystem, both in the zone itself and globally,...

Men's actions (aboriginal tribes in past ages and white settlers more recently) had also a strong impact with fires and logging, wood harvesting and animal grazing.There are many birds as those can fly from mainland and settle here.

White upon opening, each bloom darkens to a cream color its second day and gradually ages to yellow or light orange. Once the branch has produced roots, cut it off below the roots with a sterilized knife or pruning shears.

Victorian box has dark-green leaves, and its showy white, springtime flowers give way to 1/4- to 1/2-inch-wide, yellow or orange fruit capsules in autumn. It grows 20 to 30 feet tall and has leaves that are light green on the bottom and dark green on...

The plant can be put outdoors if the average temperature does not drop below 50 degrees Fahrenheit, although an established Leptospermum can occasionally survive temperatures that drop below freezing.Water down a high-acidity fertilizer like Miracid once...

If taken in large quantities, its effects can be lethal.Also known as black-eyed Susan, the bead vine contains bright seeds often used in jewelry. Strychnine causes deadly muscular convulsions and is used as a common rodenticide.Also known as the thorn...

It blooms anytime from spring to midsummer, depending on climate. The pink or showy mimosa tree is native to central Asia, but has spread as a fast-growing, if not pesky weed across many parts of the temperate world.Mimosas from the genus Acacia bloom...

They are grown as ornamentals or house plants and some are naturally-occurring in the wild. Fig trees are native to Asia, Australia or the Mediterranean, depending on the species, but several types have become naturalized to the United States.

Unfortunately, symptoms aren't obvious until the infestation has progressed to the point of leaf yellowing or defoliation (leaf dropping). Curb scale growth by increasing airflow to your plants and giving each plant more breathing space.

Apply it in spring, then again three months later. A closer-to-home tall palm is Mexican fan palm (), which is emblematic of Los Angeles and tops out at 100 feet.Although palms can be hundreds of feet tall, their roots generally grow in the top 36 inches...

Many climbing species are invasive, found well out their native range. Others employ adventitious roots to ascend tree trunks, while a number of species have hooks or spines along their stems.Certain kinds of climbing bamboo native to Australia may span...

The majority of the plants within this group multiply vegetatively by cell division or formation of spores. It is encircled by Africa, the Southern Ocean, Asia and Australia and is home to a number of endangered marine animals, such as the dugong seals,...

They sprout from the nodes and then grow to wrap themselves around the stem. The stem is filled with vascular bundles and is the storage center for the sucrose, or sugar. In between the nodes are long sections called internodes.

The Garden should be called ‘Gardens' as it is divided in various spots where specific plants are grouped.We could spend a few more hours strolling through the gardens, the water garden we visited while going around in a previous article being a nice...

Kings Park, right in the city center is 400 hectares (990 acres) wide! I will of course take you back to Kings Park and the Botanical Gardens within for a more detailed promenade in further articles.

This plant ranges in heights of 3.3 to 49 feet in height. They grow naturally in tropical parts of Asia, Africa, Australia and Hawaii.There are over 200 species of the gardenia. The gardenia has elegant white flowers with a sweet fragrance.

Lavender is added to honey and infused in vinegar and salad dressings.Add 10 to 15 drops of therapeutic grade lavender essential oil to 1 cup of cream and 1/2 cup of organic honey.

Dead and diseased leaves can also invite insects and mildew. It's safe to cut the ti plant it back as much as 6 inches from the top of the soil. Groom the ti plant as the need arises to prevent the need for more drastic pruning.Trim the ti plant to control...

Once abundant on the island, New Caledonia flying foxes are now endangered due to competition and predation from introduced species. It is a common prey animal for the dhole, an unusual canid species found throughout Asia.

Spirale is a shrub that reaches heights of 3 to 8 feet tall, with twirling foliage in numerous shades of red and green.Crotons thrive in abundant sunlight, which is how they get their rich colorful hues.

Each flower measures four to seven cm in diameter, and each stalk bears, on average, between six and 10 flowers. The flowers are considered highly attractive, and the water hyacinth is often a feature of ornamental ponds and botanical gardens.The height...

If your King Palm is planted in a pot, pour enough water into the soil so that some runs out the bottom (make sure you have something to catch the water such as a bowl or a dish). The bottom of your planting site should have four inches of sand and the...

As you all know I always keep my promises, so today I will take you on a visit to Kings Park which I promised when I introduced the city of Perth. A shop sells various gizmos and souvenirs as well as a choice of books on gardens, horticultures, Australian...

Many of the warmer zones in the United States are too dry for avocado growing.Australia has a large avocado-growing industry, with over 70 varieties grown all over the country. Avocado trees were first introduced to Australia in 1840.