Kone Australia

Use Akane apples quickly since they do not store well.The NJ-109 apple is an experimental apple similar in appearance to one of its parent apples, the Golden Crisp, but carries little to none of Golden Crisp's sweetness.

In Australia, koalas and termites are commonly found along their trunks and branches. For instance, the Sweetgum earned its name from American pioneers who used to scrape material from the tree to make chewing gum, according to the University of Florida.An...

Otherwise, soak the macadamia seed for 48 hours in a bowl of room-temperature water.Choose a 12-inch-deep germinating container for the macadamia tree seed. Set the thermostat to 75 degrees and place the container on top.

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. Plankton is often microscopic, but some are visible to the naked eye.

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.

The name puakenikeni (Fagraea berteroana) translates to "ten-cent-flower," the price of one of the white, trumpet-shaped blooms when the tree was imported into Hawaii in the 1930s.

Although numerous decorative shrubs yield orange berries, few trees do. Its leaves are on bright-red stalks and turn golden orange in autumn. A plant should have a trunk at least 3 inches wide and be at least 13 feet tall at maturity to qualify as a tree.

The Leptospermum is a small shrub that can eventually become a tree, usually never more than 24 feet tall in the oldest of specimens. The Leptospermum is recognized for evergreen leaves that are simple, sharp-tipped, and small.

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. If stung, remove the barbs in the opposite direction in which they entered.Black nightshade is a plant native...

A large amount of confusion arises when discussing plants named mimosa or acacia. The pink or silky mimosa, Albizia julibrissin, bears much larger flowers that are white and pink. Both are botanical genus names and both names are used colloquially for...

All fig trees also produce fruit, but some are more conspicuous than others.Florida strangler fig plants growing outside in the sunshine.Identify fig trees based on where they are naturalized.

Staghorn ferns are native to the Philippines, Southeast Asia, Indonesia, Australia, Madagascar, Africa and the warmer climates of America. When the ferns begin to reproduce, the fern's foliar fronds (fertile leaves) develop a layer of fuzzy-looking brown...

Instead, they grow dozens of very thin roots that grow outward horizontally from the tree base. This is the best known palm trunk type.Clustered trunks. A leaf that is palmate has lobes fanning out from one point, not unlike fingers radiating out from...

There are hundreds of species of climbing plants around the world, with representatives in many unrelated families. It can be difficult to fully ascertain the dimensions of a climbing plant, as they may be confusingly entwined or connected by inconspicuous...

Eelgrass, for instance, is commonly found in shallow ocean bays, coves and tidal creeks. Phytoplankton are important as they help to regulate the atmosphere and the overall health of the oceans by absorbing carbon dioxide.Seaweeds are the large, more...

The stem is filled with vascular bundles and is the storage center for the sucrose, or sugar. This process takes place in the leaves. The plant does produce large plumes, each consisting of thousands of tiny flowers.

This Botanical Garden is huge both in size and plants number, covering 18 hectares of land within Kings Park and displays an amazing number of different Australian species. Visitors can either sit under a large eucalyptus tree and enjoy the view on the...

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.

Gardenias come in single or double flowering varieties. They grow naturally in tropical parts of Asia, Africa, Australia and Hawaii.There are over 200 species of the gardenia. This plant ranges in heights of 3.3 to 49 feet in height.

Keep essential oil out of bright sunlight. 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. Occasional pruning will keep the ti plant healthy, neat, shapely, and within its boundaries.Begin with a pair of sharp garden pruners, which won't be likely to tear the tender tissues of the...

Unlike other tropical forests, tropical deciduous forests are defined by the presence of broad-leaved tree species and climatic conditions that include a long dry season, in addition to their tropical latitude.

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.

The water hyacinth is an aquatic plant, meaning that it grows partially or wholly in water. They can also survive (and thrive) when anchored in mud.Many ornamental garden ponds feature water hyacinths.The water hyacinth is generally found floating upon...

The bottom of your planting site should have four inches of sand and the rest of the site should have a mixture of sand and soil.Keep the soil moist and water the plant with plenty of water.

And thanks to Carrie you can now click on the images and get larger ones; enjoy! What is more surprising is that this huge park is found in the heart of the city which sky-scrappers can be seen through the tree's branches.

Avocados originated in Mexico and Central America. The tree is a tropical plant and does not like frost or temperatures under 50 degrees Fahrenheit. The best growing zones for avocado trees are U.S. hardiness zones 9 to 11.