Is Rubber A Natural Resource

When learning how to care for a rubber tree plant, there are a few key things to remember, but rubber plant care isn't as difficult as one might think.Starting with a young rubber tree houseplant will allow it to adapt to being an indoor plant better...

During the fall and winter, allow the upper inch of growing medium to dry out between waterings.Rubber plants require good drainage but are otherwise easy-to-grow, attractive foliage plants.

If you need to, you can cut the remaining leaves in half, removing the half that is not attached to the stem.Place the rubber tree plant cutting in a warm place that is lit by only indirect light.

In fact, in some areas, this plant is used as aor patio plant. Is a large houseplant and most people find it is easy to grow and care for indoors. Taking care of a rubber plant growing in a container can include locating them outdoors during seasons of...

You can make this determination by simply inserting your finger into the soil or by using a moisture meter. Fill in the container with soil, leaving an inch of space at the top for watering.

Inspect the plant carefully, especially the undersides of leaves and the points where leaves meet the stems.Most pests are easily controlled by spraying with insecticidal soap spray.

Rubber plants need to be checked weekly during the growing season. When watering a rubber plant, drench the soil completely until excess moisture runs out the drainage holes. They go into a sort of hibernation until more sunlight is available.

They serve the commercial farmer or rancher with products geared for large operations, but did you know that they also cater to the home gardener? My local feed 'n seed is a gardener's candy store for those affected with spring fever, so I thought I'd...

Is the soil becoming unbalanced?Weigh the pros and cons for your own landscaping needs, but know this: we'll be hearing more about rubber mulch in the future, one way or another. The wire-free type is currently being used by many schools and municipalities...

And EFFECTIVE! I was amazed. Your cannas are accustomed to the lean, dry Texas soil and have adapted by being just tall enough to flower but not so tall that they will fall over. Most perennials require less water once they are established.

Summerhill Seeds offers the Easy Wave Petunia in thefour o'clock. The sand dries out quickly and isn't attractive to the gnats. Clivia should have a cool rest period in winter and during this time the roots should be very dry.

I may get a few, but they are easy to pull up or transplant to another area. You can replace pots as needed, move them into the house in bad weather, and you can add a decorative layer of mulch across the tops of all the pots for a uniform look.

I encourage you to read herto understand phosphorous. Phlox subulata and trailing rosemary will sort of billow over the edge and more slowly trail down. Saxifrage might trail over the edge; I haven't grown it myself.

A big part of what attracts people to Dave's Garden has always been our forums, where gardeners ask and answer questions for one another. If the vines get too lanky, trim the tops and start again.

Remember this saying about perennials, "The first year they sleep; the second year they creep; the third year they leap."answers:Here are a few Forums open to all members, not just subscribers, which may interest you:And if that's not enough, at the risk...

If your question is chosen for this feature, you can be sure you've helped others with the same question.Marie Harrison, (can2grow) and Melody answer the question:Remember, if you have a gardening question that you would like to suggest for this feature,...

Several studies indicate drought brings on early fall color, but I'm not able to determine if experts suggest excess moisture does as well. However, you are from Halifax, Nova Scotia, and the average first frost for your area is October 20, which makes...

I order blue plants that grow purple! So my recommendation is to plant new plants in containers or in a separate trial area until you find out if the color suits you. They are responding to the increased sunlight and space of the newly opened area.

I have some scarlet milkweed that I'm going to try and over-winter in the ground, so we're in the same boat. When the worst of the winter is over, remove the bucket and pull the mulch back so your plants can wake up.

When the rose hips ripen, they'll usually be red or orange, sometimes yellow. Break the hips open and collect the seed. To get the best germination percentage, the seeds do not need to dry out like most seeds you are familiar with.

You are going to want to do this a little bit at a time. Other questions may be moved to one of our other forums so your fellow members can help you. Our writers and admins will handpick a few of your questions and answer them in an upcoming Ask-a-Gardener,...

You want it moist, but not wet. Muster your self restraint and touch just a few plants at a time to your skin, and watch for reactions. I like to put a plastic bag over my pot to help keep moisture in, but I poke a few holes in it so it can breathe.

Other questions may be moved to one of our other forums so your fellow members can help you.Thanks to Joan for the Lilac image and palmbob for the palm image. I dont believe that there are any leaks from it.

Adds: There is a 'bush' version of the popular Sugar Baby watermelon. Some of the smaller winter squash vareties will climb a fence without any additional help as well. Scrolling up to "Search articles" I find the one I remember, by Jill M.

We find that peoples' gardens are as unique and varied as the people are. This happens when the lizard is attacked, especially if the predator grabs the tail. “There's a snake out there!” she exclaimed.

In Geoff Stein's excellent articles about, we learn how to care for these drought tolerant (or are they "water-wise") plants. Even a 1/4 inch of rain on a half-acre lot represents 3,400 gallons of water if collected and saved! (All units are US.) We need...

Occasionally we come across a question that we find particularly interesting or intriguing. Always let the daffodil foliage remain green as long as it wants to and don't cut it of until it withers and yellows.